Welcome to Cambridge Folk Club
Intimate roots and acoustic music
Cambridge Folk Club presents Open Stage, Showcase and Guest Nights. Buy your tickets on-line from this website or phone 01638 603986
We are a live music club offering all styles of acoustic and folk music. We support local and national artists in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We meet every Friday night at 8.00pm in the upstairs function room at The Golden Hind, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1SP. This easily accessible pub offers a wide selection of draught lagers, beers and ciders, and a great range of pub food, and there's parking too.
For details of what's coming up, see the Programme at a glance page and the Detailed Programme page.
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Monday 1st September 2025:
Round-the-room session
Round the Room Session starting at 8:00 pm
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
Another opportunity to come along and perform. Instruments welcome. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
Free admission but donations welcome.
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Friday 5th September 2025:
Open Stage with special guest Dear Wife
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £5(door), £4(advance), £3(members & performers).
Dear Wife is the solo project of folk singer and songwriter Louise Essex, from Hertfordshire. Her sound blends delicate vocals with dynamic acoustic guitar in songs that speak of womanhood, loss, queerness, nature and downfalls. Her debut EP, Folly, which has been likened to “star-gazing for the ears”, is out now!
https://www.facebook.com/dearwifemusic/
A number of 10-minute floor spots will also be available on the night.
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See the Detailed Programme page for information and tickets for our weekly concerts for the rest of the year.
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Praise for the Folk Club
Lester Lloyd Reason of The Lights made the following comment after they had performed at the Folk Club on 28th March 2025:
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"Cambridge Folk Club is an example of what a folk club should look like, and the direction I hope the folk scene continues to go in. With a commitment both to the tradition, and to creating events that welcome everyone. Cambridge Folk Club is a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere for artists and audiences and a true embodiment of what folk music should be. People coming together, sharing music, laughter and community through song. The team are welcoming, friendly and helpful, the sound is beautiful and the audiences are appreciative."
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Open Stage 2024 album
This album is now available on streaming platforms.
A play list is available on YouTube at:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yLo4_Tifwg&list=OLAK5uy_lfzk4z7Fz8WqDfPC66H3enzvB_YWqhFGY
For more details see the Open Stage 2024 Album page.
