Here is a list of forthcoming events from Launceston Folk Club. We’ve got some amazing acts coming up this year. Below you can see details – please note that acts are not finally confirmed until tickets go on sale, usually a month or two ahead of the date. Ticket sales opening are announced in the newsletter (and often somewhat earlier for members special price tickets announced in the member’s newsletter)
Saturday 21st September
Launceston Town Hall
12 noon until 11pm
Launceston Folk Club
Anniversary Day Festival
Come and celebrate our first year – details being arranged but expect a great gig with many star turns
Sunday 6th October
Eagle House Hotel
Churchfitters
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw or a glass harp. Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. And traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax. Anglo-French Alt-Folk
Friday 18th October
Launceston Town Hall
Gigspanner Big Band
Presented in collaboration with Cornwall Folk Festival
The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music. High-energy, virtuosic performances appeal to both traditionalists and those looking for something more experimental. Described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’.
Thursday 31st October
Launceston Town Hall
Fairport Convention
YES – the Fairports return to Cornwall – IN LAUNCESTON !!!
The Original Folk-Rock band that kick-started a musical revolution and still kick up a storm. Not to be missed, the musical event of the year. Presented in collaboration with Pirran Sounds CIC
Saturday 16th November
Launceston Town Hall
Martin Carthy
Another of the greats comes to Launceston. He taught tunes to Bob Dylan in ’62 and has played with just about everyone. A distinctive guitar style and a wealth of experience foretell a night to remember.
Sunday 8th December
Launceston Town Hall
Phil Beer
And yet another of the greats comes to Launceston. Phil in solo mode following the end of Show of Hands activities.
‘Phil is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best known as a top flight fiddler’ – or so they say. He says “I’ve now been ‘on the road’ for 45 years. I’m amazed I’m still standing. I’ve made hundreds of albums with bands/singers/ musicians and done gigs with them.”
Whatever – A great treat in store for us – acoustic music at its very best.
2025 Winter Season now being prepared – continuing regular sessions monthly on a Wednesday, with occasional special guest acts on other day – watch this space
POSTPONED
New Date and Venue tba
John Kirkpatrick
John Kirkpatrick has a rare skill on a variety of push-pull squeezeboxes – the melodeon, the button accordion, and the Anglo concertina and has featured in more well-known bands then you can shake a stick at.