Bowes Park Month of Folk 2026

Bowes Park Month of Folk returns for February 2026 at some of our favourite North London venues

Here’s a short video of the 2025 highlights.

All shows free admission (collection taken) unless otherwise stated

Sunday January 25 - 2.30pm: Wet The Tea (plus support) at Shaftesbury Hall - £10: https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/WTT26

Wet The Tea combine traditional Irish roots with many other influences and creates something a little bit different. With bluegrass, English folk and modern elements thrown into the mix, their original song and tune sets are quite unique. Your ticket includes free tea/coffee and cake

Saturday January 31 - 2 to 5pm: Launch of All Good Bookshop Song Writing Circle at All Good Bookshop https://allgoodbookshop.co.uk/events (donation requested)

Tuesday February 3 - 1.45 to 3.15pm: Folk and Traditional Songs - in conjunction Crouch End and District U3A at Alexandra Park Library (donation to cover room hire)

Wednesday Feb 4 - 8.00pm - Amy Belle @ Hillbilly Social

With her fresh and inspiring melodies and an inimitable voice, this songwriter charms fans worldwide with her talent and charisma, which have taken her from busking in the streets of Glasgow to duetting with Rod Stewart at the Royal Albert Hall. Do not miss!

12 Feb 7.45pm – Magic Number @ Mum’s Bistro (BPFC)

Ailsa, Paul and Nick bring their warmth, curiosity, and artistry to an eclectic array of music. Breton drinking songs, Georgian polyphonic lullabies, soulful Jewish melodies, and a few absolute bangers. Feature spot this month from Ian Coles. Floor spots available in first half of the evening.

Thursday  Feb 26 - 1.30pm - Open Rehearsal with New River Shanty Crew @ Shaftesbury Hall (all welcome)

Welcoming and energetic folk and shanty singing group - for all levels of experience. 

Sunday March 1 - 2pm – Feorin @ Pavilion Café – O.R. Tambo Rec

Combiningthe vocal and songwriting talents of all three members of the band, and adistinctive instrumental blend of dulcimer, guitar, fiddle and recorder, Feorin bring you a range of foot-stompingtunes and narrative songs that will stay with you.