'FolkOnMonday', a night of the best of the folk and roots scene, held on the first and third Monday of the month. See 
Green Note, Camden, North London
"Vegetarian café-bar/live music venue featuring styles ranging from jazz and blues, to folk, roots, world, singer-songwriters and americana. A great venue for acoustic/intimate gigs. Located at 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN, just a few minutes walk from Camden Town tube station (Northern Line).
London's best acoustic music venue!
'FolkOnMonday', Camden, London
Folk Night held on the first and third Monday of the month, featuring the best of the folk scene, some names you may have heard of and hopefully some that will be new to you....
Live Irish Jam Session at The Boogaloo, Highgate, North London
Every Sunday from from 5-11pm - Free Entry
traditional Irish jam session, wood fire, candle lit pub and steaming bowls of Snack Queen chilli.
All Stripped Down, Dusk Till Dawn, 1 Archway Close, Archway, North London N19 3TD
The night runs every Sunday and the vibe is Folk, Country, Americana, Blues, Jazz, Rock And Roll, Bluegrass and Rockabilly.
Mondegreen Folk Club
Held on the first Sunday of the Month at The Auld Shillelagh pub Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16
Hosted by folk group Mondegreen (combining Irish fiddle music with original and traditional folk songs), this is an anything goes, all welcome night. Free entry.
'Keep on the sunnyside', The Albion, West Kensington
‘Keep on the Sunny Side’ is a new music club at the Albion pub Kensington, founded by The Kilcawley Family and Rob Owens. The kick-off party is on 1st November. The evening will kick off with the Kilcawleys singing some of their favorites and welcoming you to a warm friendly atmosphere. A place where joining in is encouraged much like the music clubs of yesteryear. Floor spots will last about two hours followed by the headline act.
The mood will be a blend of 1960’s Kasbah chic, an americana beatnik hootenanny and a steaming night with your family. Cushions, soft ambient lighting and low level seating will relax and take you from your daily stresses to a sunnier side of life. Leave feeling uplifted after seeing some of London's best talent.
Folk in the Cellar at The Cellar Bar, The Constitution, St Pancras Way, Camden, London
Held every other Thursday With Northern Celts, Typsy Gypsys, Steve Woodcock, Omri and Emma Scarr
And many more with a session at the end of the night
Pull Up The Roots, Clerkenwell (Usually), London
"Promoting New, Old, Trad and Contemporary Folk, Roots, Americana, Psychedelia & Beyond"
Softly Softly, Hampstead
"Held on alternate Tuesdays
Entirely unplugged, the evening features sets from three or four top folk and acoustic acts per night, in a cosy, laid-back setting..."
Islington Folk Club
Held every Thursday evening with guests.
Rebetiko Jam Session, The Horseshoe, Clerkenwell Close, London EC4 (Farringdon tube)
A monthly Rebetiko jam session is held on the first monday of every month
Entry is free. All are welcome to play, dance, sing or listen to the music at London's best Greek music party night.
Contact Andy on 07910 160 114 or Chris on 07950 660361. E mail andy@rebetikoodysseyband.com or Christopherjones99@yahoo.co.uk
The Kalamazoo Klub, Crouch End, North London
A monthly Folk/Acoustic Club with guests in Crouch End, North London
Unity Theatre Folk Club
Meets at The Victoria pub, 2 Mornington Terrace, London
On the last Monday of the month.
Greenwich Traditional Musicians Co-operative Greenwich Traditional Musicians Co-operative hold a weekly session in the centre of Greenwich and provide a range of facilities, which are detailed on their site.
Folkmob, Eltham, South East London
"The FolkMob is an acoustic music club that meets every Wednesday............... New players and singers are always welcome. It doesn't have to be pure folk music! we also like blues, country, cajun, jazz, rock, pop or anything else that you can play."
The Icarus Club, Lewisham, South East London
"Acoustic heaven every Thursday at the Station Hotel featuring top quality acts from the local area and way, way beyond !
Fine food is served until 9:00 for those in need of pre-gig sustinence !
8-11 pm "
Sidcup/ Bexley Guitar Society, Sidcup, South East London
Held Monthly on the last Sunday.
The Goose Is Out Folk Club, East Dulwich, South East London
Big name folk concert nights at DHFC
Also traditional folk nights Upstairs at the Mag, a smaller, unplugged venue where floorsingers and musicians are welcome.
Big Chill DJs Folk2Future
Real ale and late bar at both venues.
Kit & Cutter, Deptford, South London
Monthly Saturday Night Folk Club
Blackheath Folk Club, Blackheath
Meets every tuesday for an open mic acoustic session at The British Oak, Old Dover Rd, Blackheath SE3 8SU. All welcome.
The Raven
Raven play a range of traditional and contemporary folk music and original material following the folk tradition. Using vocal, guitar and flute to interpret traditional ballads, folk song and shanties.
De Fuego
"De Fuego is a sensational guitar duo playing fast instrumental flamenco and rumba-based music"
David Shevelew
"David is a guitarist and songwriter born and based in London. Since first picking up a guitar in 2005 he has played traditional and contemporary folk music and is now writing his own songs with a strong emphasis on story telling and truth. Since 2009 he has been playing the folk scene and having made the Semi Finals of the BBC Radio 2 Young folk award, will be gigging more widely in 2011."
The London Klezmer Quartet
"The London Klezmer Quartet is a dynamic group of performers much in demand on the UK folk, world and pop music scenes. Their deep understanding of klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews, is reflected in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances that captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds."
Tatcho Drom
"Tatcho Drom is a London-based quintet who play acoustic music from the Balkans and beyond with the flair and passion of generations past"
Paprika
London based band Paprika is a well-established band in the World music scene. Coming from Romania, Serbia, and UK the boys have a generous serving of musical minestrone, with ingredients from Eastern European traditional, Balkan, Gypsy and classical music.
"One of the most popular and regular bands at London's 'Ceilidh Club'"
Dry Bones
"play original material and a mixture of pre-war blues, American folk, country and Southern Gospel."
Licence to Ceilidh
"young and energetic five-piece ceilidh band based in London and available for hire throughout the UK and beyond. We have an extensive repertoire of traditional folk dances suitable for people of all abilities, and absolutely no previous dancing experience is necessary to take part."
Rún
"Rún gives new life to old songs. With a repertoire based on four-part harmony interpretations of Celtic songs about one-horned cows, red-haired girls, hayropes and bogeymen, the five-strong group performs acapella and with Celtic harp."
Los Musicos
"Play traditional music from Cuba, the Caribbean and South America."
Oscar Cainer
London based Country/Folk Singer Songwriter.
The Dog Roses
'South London's Finest Rockin' String Band'
Whirling Skirmish
Whirling Skirmish produce a full, rich and highly rhythmic sound, far larger than might be expected from just two musicians, easily sufficient to fill any size venue and guaranteed to get toes tapping. Their repertoire is wide, including English, Scottish, Irish and American.
The Magic Lantern
"lay alternative folk with elements of jazz improvisation using a range of lovely instruments including bass clarinet, cello, cavaco (brazilian ukelele), guitars, and percussion."
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Barnet Folk Club
"Barnet folk club is on the 3rd Friday of every month at The Arts Depot, North Finchley - Admission £3.00, Bar available"
Cecil Sharp House
The home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society and hosts several folk/Cajun/Bluegrass etc events
Sharp's Folk Club, Camden, North London
A friendly informal sing-around downstairs in the bar at Cecil Sharp House every Tuesday evening. If you've a folk song to sing, come along, you will get on. Each evening begins at 8pm. Admission is £3.50 per person (£3.00 for performers) on singers' nights, and on guest nights usually £5.00 (£4.50).
Hammersmith Irish Centre, Blacks Road, Hammersmith
London's premiere centre for Irish arts
Seisiún /Session : Usually 2nd Friday of month BUT the Christmas seisiún will be Fri 5th December 2008.
The West London branch of Comhaltas hold their seisiún (session) of traditional Irish music, song and dance 8.30-11pm on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9DT. It is free of charge and the public is welcome to attend and to join in. Dates of sessions and other info on the branch here:
http://comhaltas.ie/locations/detail/west_london/
Venue in South West London with regular well known Folk and Singer-Songwriter acts along with acoustic showcases every Monday evening.
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Halfmoon Unplugged, The Half Moon, Putney
Every Monday evening at the Halfmoon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1EU. From 8pm. Still only £2.50.
"HALFMOON UNPLUGGED" is the third generation of a tradition of Monday night acoustic sessions which have taken place at London's famous music venue, the Halfmoon Putney, on and off since the early 60's.
Every Monday night is a chance to see only the very best emerging singer-songwriters and unplugged bands from across the UK and the globe. It is the quality of music, laid back atmosphere of this historic venue, and an audience that are there purely to enjoy excellent new music that make Halfmoon Unplugged stand out from other acoustic events as one of the worlds best.
Twick Folk
Held Every Sunday
Has "been presenting folk music events most Sundays at the Cabbage Patch Pub in Twickenham since 1983. It's now one of best known and most highly respected folk venues in the London area and takes great pride in presenting an eclectic selection of folk/acoustic acts from all over the world in 'concert' conditions"
Club Acoustica London’s newest Country Bluegrass Folk and Blues Club
Every alternate Friday @ The Crown, 174 Richmond Road, Twickenham,
Oopen mic – jamming – house band THE DEPUTIES plus special guest bands/artists
Doors open 8.30pm
Teddington Acoustic Music Club, The Adelaide, Park Road, Teddington, West London
"Formerly the Teddington Folk Club, TAMC is now held upstairs at The Adelaide on Park Road on the first Friday of each month, from 8.30pm to 11pm. The club is run to an open-mic format and all genres of acoustic music are welcome – traditional and modern folk music, blues, singer-songwriter, instrumental or a capella. Entry is free to audience and performers. Anyone wishing to play should turn up on the night and give their name to that month's host/MC. Contact jsporter@ndirect.co.uk to join the emailing list for regular updates."
Uxbridge Folk Club
"Uxbridge Folk Club re-opens initially on a monthly basis at the Uxbridge Royal Naval Association (in the car park behind the shops at Hillingdon Circus). Floor singers and musicians welcome. If you enjoy traditional and modern folk music in an atmospheric setting with a great bar, then this is for you. Hillingdon tube station is just two minutes walk from the venue"
Court Sessions
South London's Premier Venue for Traditional Music and Song
Friday evenings at 8pm, at: The Selkirk p/h
60 Selkirk Road
Tooting SW17 0ES
London Cajun Club
Meets on the first friday of each month with guests in Camden
Aint Nothing But the Blues
Probably the only venue outside the States providing live Blues every evening
Croydon
Folk Song Club
Meets Monday evenings close to the centre of Croydon
Croydon Folk and Blues Club
Meets every Sunday at Ruskin House, Croydon, Surrey
Sutton Musicians Co-operative, Sutton Cricket Club, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Surrey
£3 singers night / open mic, £5 guest band night
Hosts Victoria and Camilla from The Feuding Lloyds and Mike and Betty from the Acoustic Astronauts
Guest Musician each week, All acoustic acts welcome
Acoustic Music & Song Session at Two Brewers Public House, Gloucester Road, Selhurst (Nr Croydon), South London (from 8:30pm)
Very informal format; traditional and contemporary British songs, plus mainly traditional tunes, with English bias. However, every evening is unique, and depends upon the mix of performers. No charge
Herga
Folk Club
Every Monday at Pinner Green Social Club, Rickmansworth Road, Pinner, Middlesex, North West London
Walthamstow Folk Club, Walthamstow, London E17 Held every Sunday Night from 7:30pm
Loughton Folk Club, Loughton, Essex
Loughton Folk Club is open on Thursdays from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4NX for live acoustic music of all kinds. Loughton Club is next to Brown’s Garage, very close to the High Road for Buses and a few hundred yards from Loughton tube station. There is parking front and rear and the inexpensive bar serves real ale.
We have sessions for Tunes, Chorus Songs, Ukuleles plus we feature local artists and have floor spots. Entrance £2 except guest and feature nights. ALL MOST WELCOME.
Whats Cookin', Leytonstone
"East London’s new weekly club devoted to the country, bluegrass, western swing, cajun, rockabilly, hillbilly and alt-country scene. Every Wednesday evening from 8.30pm (starts 28 April). Admission FREE! Featured artists, guest performers and DJ’s Midnight Vernon and Rockin’ Steve playing the best roots sounds ever committed to vinyl."