Cecil Sharp House

Cecil Sharp House Cecil Sharp House – home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society in Camden Town, London

A world-class dedicated folk arts centre, Cecil Sharp House is at the heart of English folk. With a unique history stretching back to 1930, the venue - owned and managed by the English Folk Dance and Song Society - is a memorial to the folk music and dance collector Cecil Sharp. Vibrant and diverse, Cecil Sharp House exists to serve its wide and diverse audiences, engaging with art lovers (oft tim

es folk art lovers) through unique and inspiring artistic events, and creative learning. The iconic Grade II listed building is home to EFDSS and the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, England's national collection of folk music and dance.

Our Spring/Summer gigs season is live!Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
10/11/2025

Our Spring/Summer gigs season is live!

Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73

There's big news coming on Monday morning so watch this space... 👀Our full spring/summer gigs season will go live at 11a...
07/11/2025

There's big news coming on Monday morning so watch this space... 👀

Our full spring/summer gigs season will go live at 11am, with 30 incredible gigs and dances for you to choose from!

Turn on post notifications or subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to see the line-up and secure your tickets 🔔

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Come and join us for a night of European music that is inventive, evocative, and endlessly exciting presented by the ne...
06/11/2025

Come and join us for a night of European music that is inventive, evocative, and endlessly exciting presented by the new mighty group, Firelight Trio. Fatea instrumentalist of tapestry of the year 2023, Gavin Marwick, groolively inventive accordionist/pianist Phil Alexander, and Ruth Morris (Outlander - HBO) play Swedish polskas, Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, dazzling original tunes, and more.

"A veritable roots music supergroup" - RnR Magazine. You won't want to miss it!

Wed 26 Nov
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Book now: bit.ly/4lXuh0p

Joining us for our next Trad Night are Carolyn Robson Music and Moira Craig, known for their stunning harmonies and wide...
05/11/2025

Joining us for our next Trad Night are Carolyn Robson Music and Moira Craig, known for their stunning harmonies and wide repertoire of traditional folk songs with a touch of contemporary flair.

Don't miss these spectacular singers unamplified, in our most intimate setting.

Wed 3 Dec
7.30pm
Book now: bit.ly/44VKMT9

November at Cecil Sharp House 🍂🎆🪗 Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss double header🎻 Nancy Kerr and James F...
04/11/2025

November at Cecil Sharp House 🍂🎆

🪗 Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss double header
🎻 Nancy Kerr and James Fagan's 30th anniversary show
👵 Granny's Attic return to the House
🔥 Firelight Trio bring eclectic European sounds
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Barn Dance
🕺Bhangra Ceilidh is back
🎼 Traditional Tunes and Popular Airs Conference

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Ahead of their double bill show with Archie Churchill-Moss on Wednesday, Grace Smith Music Trio take to our Instagram st...
03/11/2025

Ahead of their double bill show with Archie Churchill-Moss on Wednesday, Grace Smith Music Trio take to our Instagram stories to show an insight into the life of a musician - follow along throughout the day! instagram.com/cecilsharphouse

Gig details:
Wed 5 Nov
7.30pm
Book now: bit.ly/45e9Ype

Exploring English Folk Dance with Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe.Our new Online Library Course as part of The ...
31/10/2025

Exploring English Folk Dance with Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe.

Our new Online Library Course as part of The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Folk Uncovered strand, starts on 19 February.

If the question “what actually is folk dance?” stokes your fire, sign up now for our new online folk dance library course, a unique opportunity to delve into the history and development of folk dance in an English context and to debate and discuss key issues.The seven evening sessions are led by two experts in the field of folk dance. Mike is the premier researcher of the morris dance, while Chloe completed her PhD on the development of barn dances and ceilidhs.

Thursday evenings, 7.30pm
19 Feb - 2 Apr
Online
Book now: https://bit.ly/4oEyEhw

Image: Maltby Phoenix Sword, U.Dance 2012, photo Brian Slater, courtesy Youth Dance England.

31/10/2025

Coming up next Wednesday is a night of contemporary, expressive instrumental music in the form of a special Archie Churchill-Moss and Grace Smith Music double bill.

'If you're looking for the exciting future of folk music, you need to search no further' Folk Radio UK

Wed 5 Nov
7.30pm
Book now: bit.ly/45e9Ype

Collaborators since their teenage years and no strangers to performing at Cecil Sharp House, Granny's Attic return next...
30/10/2025

Collaborators since their teenage years and no strangers to performing at Cecil Sharp House, Granny's Attic return next month fresher than ever. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, boundless energy and their own inimitable style.

“Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre” - The Irish Times

Wed 19 Nov | 7.30pm
Book now: bit.ly/3TQEdw8

The National Youth Folk Ensemble have released an EP! Listen now on Soundcloud or Bandcamp. Some of the tunes are tradit...
27/10/2025

The National Youth Folk Ensemble have released an EP!
Listen now on Soundcloud or Bandcamp. Some of the tunes are traditional, others were created by tutors or ensemble members; all have been developed by the members of the National Youth Folk Ensemble under Artistic Director Jo Freya.

Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/efdss-1/sets/national-youth-folk-ensemble-cohort-9

Come down and celebrate Nancy Kerr and James Fagan's 30th anniversary in style at this special gig looking back at their...
24/10/2025

Come down and celebrate Nancy Kerr and James Fagan's 30th anniversary in style at this special gig looking back at their life together in music.

One of the most beloved and enduring acts in British folk, the duo combine stunning vocals and stellar instrumentation on fiddle, guitar and bouzouki with Nancy's insightful and poetic lyrics.

The couple have brought joy, inspiration and some memorably energetic arrangements to global audiences since their chance meeting in 1995. From traditional ballads and fiery Northumbrian fiddle tunes, this set will cover the great dynamic and thematic range for which Nancy and James are so admired.

“The telepathic and sympathetic interplay of Kerr and Fagan never fails to amaze” - Pay the Reckoning

Sat 15 Nov
7.30pm
Book now bit.ly/3TQEmji

Don't miss this special double header show for a night of groove-filled folk tunes; this music will stay with you long a...
23/10/2025

Don't miss this special double header show for a night of groove-filled folk tunes; this music will stay with you long after you finish listening.

Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss share intricate, engaging, and expressive instrumental folk music, rooted in traditional English music as well as taking influence from modern musicians. Both acts have released debut albums to great critical acclaim

Wed 5 Nov
7.30pm
Book now: bit.ly/45e9Ype

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