10th - 16th May 2026
Folk events in Coventry & Warwickshire
Wes Finch
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Blues Festival @ Southbound Café-Bar
Various incl Ben Clempeon, Mesa, Wes Finch, Jack BlackmanRailway Arch, 12 Neilston Street, Leamington CV31 2AZ
SOUTHBOUND - Free admission
12:15 : Blues Alphabet
13:45 : Ben Clempson
14:45 : Hubcap
16:00 : PJ Baker's Blues Irregulars
17:15 : Mesa
18:30 : Wes Finch
19:45 : Jack Blackman & The Beautiful Wreck
(Times are approximate and may change.)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Temperance (WLDFLWRS)33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa CV31 3AFTickets £9.12 incl booking fee.
We are thrilled to welcome back WLDFLWRS to perform another full headline set. Another brilliant Sunday afternoon of live music.
This show is part of the South Town blues festival, jointly organised with our good friends and neighbours Southtown. May 8th to 10th 2026.WLDFLWRS are Jack Blackman (guitar and vocals), Wes Finch (bass and vocals), Chris Quirk (drums and vocals) and Jono Wright (guitar and vocals). Despite emerging from rural Warwickshire you could be mistaken for thinking they come from 70s Laurel Canyon with their sun drenched harmonies and alt country stylings. Whilst respectfully acknowledging the direction of their forebears, they offer their own distinctive and compelling new sound.Last November WLDFLWRS performed their highly acclaimed 'Last Waltz' show, celebrating the iconic concert and the songs of The Band to a packed Birmingham Town Hall with special guests including PP Arnold, Nigel Clake (Dodgy) and many more.Don't miss out on seeing them in the intimate setting of Temperance.Phone: 01926 730102Email: mail@temperance.bar
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Humber - Acoustic Music Session
Humber Road, Coventry CV3 1BA
Free Sunday afternoon music session.
Albany Theatre (The Fureys Farewell Tour)Albany Road, Coventry CV5 6JQAfter 2 previous performances, THE FUREYS will play their last ever concert here as part of their FAREWELL TOUR on Sunday 10th May. Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS - renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc - taketo our stage for the final time as part of their FAREWELL TOUR.The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty. In 1972, Gerry Rafferty wrote ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’ for Eddie. BBC Radio 1 presenter, the late John Peel made it his single of the year.They are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as I Will Love You and When You Were Sweet Sixteen, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981.
Eddie Furey recalls how “many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents or grandparents’ collection”. Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar while still a teenager. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during Dave’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.
Tickets £31 - 024 7699 8964
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Springboard Festival 2026 (Wren)Criterion Theatre, Berkeley Road Sth, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6EFTickets £10 (concessions)
Tickets £10 (concessions)
Wren play the music of the American South, songs and tunes that crossed the ocean and came back better. Lyrical, haunting, strange, beautiful, enchanting - music that will stay with you. Bob Powell and Jimmy Medici play dobro, slide guitar, banjo, bowed dulcimer, mandolin and double bass behind the stunning vocals of singer and whistle player Jennie Ives:
“…. like grit boiled in honey, amazing swing and syncopation, a completely fresh approach to the tradition. Brilliant and one to watch.The missing link between Eliza Carthy and Alison Krauss.”
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Monday 11th May
Warwick Folk Club (Performers Night with MC Don Arthurson)
The Old Fourpenny Shop, 27-29 Crompton St, Warwick CV34 6HJAdmission £3
Payment on the door by cash or card. Floor spots available. If you wish to perform please email robinfromwfc@gmail.com to book a spot.
PLEASE NOTE - THE WFC PUBLICITY MAILBOX WILL NOT BE MONITORED FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS PERFORMERS' NIGHT. SO IF YOU EMAIL TO BOOK A SPOT AND DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY, PLEASE JUST TURN UP. THERE WILL BE A SPOT FOR YOU - JUST LET DON KNOW WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON THE NIGHT. If you don't wish to perform there's no need to book.
Session at the Four Provinces (Oakfield Band)Four Provinces Pub (Upstairs room),
19 Allesley Old Rd, Coventry CV5 8BU
Meets most Mondays but confirm with venue on 024 7667 2021
The host band has an eclectic repetoire of folk tunes with over 370 sets played from the music. Instruments include guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordians, violins, flute and whistle.
"CovTrad" traditional music session
Weekly on Mondays
Humber Hotel, Humber Road, Coventry CV3 1BA
Free casual music session focused on traditional tunes from Britain and Ireland with bits of Americana, Skandi etc. If you are a beginner with only a few tunes, let us know and we'll join in at a speed that works for you.
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Fox Acoustic session
(Music and song session /singaround)
Weekly on Mondays
The Fox Inn, The Square, Attleborough, Nuneaton CV11 4JY
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Tuesday 12th May
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Weekly on Tuesdays
Hearsall Inn, 45 Craven Street, Coventry CV5 8DS
The Coventry Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We are dedicated to promoting Irish music, dance and language.We hold music classes for a range of traditional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, button accordion, mandolin and bodhran, every Tuesday evening commencing at 7.00 pm for tin whistle and 7.30 pm for all other instruments. Lessons are £2 per week with the first taster lesson absolutely free. Details https://coventrycomhaltas.wordpress.com/about/
Classes are followed by a session in which musicians of all abilities are welcome to come along and join in. If you do not play an instrument but enjoy listening to Irish music you are also more than welcome to join us.
The Coventry Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We are dedicated to promoting Irish music, dance and language.
We hold music classes for a range of traditional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, button accordion, mandolin and bodhran, every Tuesday evening commencing at 7.00 pm for tin whistle and 7.30 pm for all other instruments. Lessons are £2 per week with the first taster lesson absolutely free. Details https://coventrycomhaltas.wordpress.com/about/
Classes are followed by a session in which musicians of all abilities are welcome to come along and join in. If you do not play an instrument but enjoy listening to Irish music you are also more than welcome to join us.
Castle Inn, Warwick (Session)
88 West Street, Warwick CV34 6AW
Weekly on Tuesdays
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Wednesday 13th May
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Kenilworth Centre
(Kenilworth Acoustic Traditional Session)
Weekly on Wednesdays
Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ
https://www.thekenilworthcentre.com/whats-on/groups/kenilworth-acoustic-traditional-session/
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Bedworth Folk Club (John Richards Band + Tom Patterson)
Bedworth Ex Servicemens Social Club, Ryepiece Ringway, Bedworth CV12 8JH
Free admission - jug collection
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday Tuneworks at Kenilworth Ale Room
(Tuneworks music session)
Weekly trad tunes session, upstairs at the Ale Rooms, Kenilworth.
£3 (£2 unwaged) contribution towards room hire appreciated please.
All sensitive musicians welcome, beginners, improvers and established players.
More info @www.tuneworks.co.uk #
Why not pick up an instrument and learn to play traditional tunes in a sociable and welcoming environment?
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Springboard Festival 2026 (Lewis Holmes)
Criterion Theatre, Berkeley Rd Sth, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6EF
Tickets £10 (concessions)
Playing last year as part of the duo Nowhere Club, this year we have a solo set from Lewis Holmes, playing his own songs, new and old. Jingly jangly, twingly twangly folky harmonies with multi-layered melodies and harmonies combining with witty, sometimes political and always heartfelt lyrics. This year he will also be collaborating live with Coventry Poet Laureate Andrea Mbarushimana.
Full evening programme, 7:30 - 9:45pm:
Compere Nezlihan Ozar
Plays: The Dream Collector by Fin Kennedy, Tell Them by Hodan Mohammed and Gloria by Derek Headley
Poetry: Andrea Mbarushimana and Amy Rugg
Music: Lewis Holmes
More details: https://criteriontheatre.co.uk/production/547
Tickets £10 https://criteriontheatre.co.uk/tickets
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Springboard Festival 2026 (Lewis Holmes)Criterion Theatre, Berkeley Rd Sth, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6EFTickets £10 (concessions)
Playing last year as part of the duo Nowhere Club, this year we have a solo set from Lewis Holmes, playing his own songs, new and old. Jingly jangly, twingly twangly folky harmonies with multi-layered melodies and harmonies combining with witty, sometimes political and always heartfelt lyrics. This year he will also be collaborating live with Coventry Poet Laureate Andrea Mbarushimana.
Full evening programme, 7:30 - 9:45pm:
Compere Nezlihan Ozar
Plays: The Dream Collector by Fin Kennedy, Tell Them by Hodan Mohammed and Gloria by Derek Headley
Poetry: Andrea Mbarushimana and Amy Rugg
Music: Lewis Holmes
More details: https://criteriontheatre.co.uk/production/547
Tickets £10 https://criteriontheatre.co.uk/tickets
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Priory Visitors Centre (The Drone Rangers + Wren)
6 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
Step into a soundscape where the dusty trails of old-time music meet the shimmering horizons of ambient folk. This special double-bill brings together trios at the forefront of the "New Americana" movement.
The Drone Rangers weave a hypnotic tapestry of old-time melodies and ambient textures, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and expansively modern.
Joining them are Wren, an Americana trio known for their intricate acoustic arrangements. Expect an evening of immersive storytelling, resonant strings, and the kind of music that lingers long after the final note fades.
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Bluegrass at the Squirrel with Wes Stanton(Bluegrass session)The Squirrel, Bishopton, Stratford upon Avon CV37 9LDAcoustic jam session
Godiva Sessions - David Monks 80th Birthday(Hosted by Yonderland - Paul Monks & Jane Moss)
Function Room,The Humber, Humber Rd, Coventry CV3 1BA
'Tonight's Godiva Sessions will be slightly different. Most of you will know my dad as a regular attendee at the sing-a-round, well he's got a milestone birthday so we are combining this with a folk evening. We will be in the function room and the Floorspots are taken but please come along if you know him'
Admission is free but a jug will be open for voluntary donations to future guests.
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Springboard Festival 2026 (Amit Dattani)
Criterion Theatre, Berkeley Road South, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6EF
Tickets £10 (concessions)Folk, blues and Americana singer-songwriter Amit Dattani has garnered attention from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Americana UK and fRoots, with his nimble fingerpicking and striking lyrical originality. Named in ‘Best Gigs of 2023’ by Tradfolk, Amit’s raconteur spirit and superb musicianship has garnered a strong reputation on the live circuit. His musicianship, lyricism and fiercely defiant spirit come to the fore on his most recent release — Wrong Kind of One. Set against the backdrop of a debilitating health condition, this collection of songs captures resilience and hope in equal measure, earning plaudits and recognition for its honesty, warmth and craft.
Full evening programme, 7:30 - 9:30pm:Plays: The Dream Collector by Fin Kennedy and The 18:17 Bus to Nowhere by Judea JessPoetry: George BastowMore details: https://criteriontheatre.co.uk/production/547Tickets £10 https://criteriontheatre.co.uk/tickets
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Friday 15th May
7:15pm - 10:00pm
Ryepiece Concerts at Holy Trinity (Anna Ling + Anna Anise)
Ettington Church, Halford Rd, Ettington, Stratford upon Avon CV37 7TH
Anna Ling is a Devon-based singer, composer and producer making DIY mythopoetic alt-folk from a yurt near the River Dart. Her music weaves layered vocal harmony through playful rhythm, and raw, emotionally resonant songwriting. Her current album, Light, is a delight from start to finish.
Veggie food included in the ticket price. Bring your own drink and glass and experience live music the best way possible.
Tickets £14 + £1.18 booking fee
Tree House Bookshop (Kenneth Pattengale)And Saturday - Both nights SOLD UUT4 The Square, Kenilworth CV8 1EB£17.34 incl booking fee.Join waiting list for any ticket returns on:Best known as one half of US duo The Milk Carton Kids, Kenneth Pattengale returns to the stage solo for the first time in sixteen years. A distinctive guitarist, singer and producer, he has spent the past decade and a half refining a musical language defined by precision, restraint, and emotional clarity.This rare solo appearance isn’t a step away from anything so much as a step into new creative ground, where his songwriting and guitar work can unfold with uncommon freedom. Intimate and quietly daring, it offers a vivid glimpse of an artist charting a new path.We are so excited to have this major artist coming to play in Kenilworth, and at our little bookshop!Doors 7pmMusic 7.30pmBYO
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wellesbourne Beer Festival Morris Displays
(Shakespeare Morris + Silhill Border Morris)
Wellesbourne Bowls Club, Loxley Close, WellesbourneWarwick CV35 9RU
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Saturday 16th May
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Temperance (Beth Rowley)
33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa CV31 3AF
Matinee tickets on sale. Evening show Sold Out
Tickets £19.30 incl booking fee
Phone: 01926 730102
Email: mail@temperance.bar
We are deloghted to announce that Beth Rowley will be performing a rare intimate concert at Temperance as part of her new album launch tour
MATINEE SHOW ADDED DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND. DOORS 2pm
Beth Rowley, the acclaimed UK singer and songwriter, returns in 2026 with a brand-new tour. Renowned for her rich, soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting, Beth weaves together Blues, Americana, and Gospel Spirituals with a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.
With over two decades of experience, Beth has grown into one of the UK’s most distinctive voices, performing everywhere from intimate clubs to major stages. Whether fronting her full five-piece band or appearing in a stripped-back duo, she delivers performances filled with authenticity, passion, and power.
Her latest project, Pale Jewel Volume II, revisits the music of her youth, celebrating the spirituals and Americana classics that shaped her artistry. Showcasing the rawer, deeper edge her sound has developed, Beth continues to captivate audiences with a voice that resonates long after the music ends.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Beth Rowley live on her ‘Pale Jewel Volume II’ UK 2026 tour.
Tree House Bookshop (Kenneth Pattengale)And Friday - Both nights SOLD UUT4 The Square, Kenilworth CV8 1EB£17.34 incl booking fee.Join waiting list for any ticket returns on:Best known as one half of US duo The Milk Carton Kids, Kenneth Pattengale returns to the stage solo for the first time in sixteen years. A distinctive guitarist, singer and producer, he has spent the past decade and a half refining a musical language defined by precision, restraint, and emotional clarity.This rare solo appearance isn’t a step away from anything so much as a step into new creative ground, where his songwriting and guitar work can unfold with uncommon freedom. Intimate and quietly daring, it offers a vivid glimpse of an artist charting a new path.We are so excited to have this major artist coming to play in Kenilworth, and at our little bookshop!Doors 7pmMusic 7.30pmBYO
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Albany Theatre (Queer Ceilidh with The Rainbow Folk)
Albany Road, Coventry CV5 6JQ
The Rainbow Folk are coming to Coventry with the queerest ceilidh in town!Join us on the dance floor for an LGBTQ+ led evening of live music, dancing and laughter.Our incredible live band combines accordion, fiddle and guitar with self-penned folk tunes and infectious enthusiasm. You don’t need any experience of ceilidh (kay-lee) dancing to join in as our friendly and inclusive caller will lead you through the dances step-by-step.Folks of all queer/LGBTQ+ identities and allies welcome!Featuring: Lisa Heywood (caller), Natalie Brookes (accordion), Beth Gifford (fiddle) plus a special guest on guitar!Access and inclusionWe want our events to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. We will be using gender-free dance instructions and also welcome folks with access requirements to join us on the dance floor. If you’d like to discuss any specific requirements or have questions about access please contact us at therainbowfolk@gmail.comTickets £15 - 024 7699 8964
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Nelly's Retro and Vintage (Bit The Pip)
Unit 7 Western Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0AHNelly's Retro vintage is a fab quirky venue that specialises in grass roots live music, private parties and venue hire. We have all types of music from original artists/bands/musicians etc.. We are very different to anywhere else with our very unique decor and vibe, you won't find anywhere else like it We have plenty of free parking and we are based opposite the train station in Stratford.
Bit The Pip are a folk-fusion duo, hailing from two different sides of the globe. The band perform an honest, endearing mix of folk tunes and originals, intertwined with storytelling and improvisation. On stage, the pair journey through shades of light and dark, combing silky vocal harmonies, infectious rhythmic guitar and soaring violin improvisation, in a state of pure togetherness.
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