Open since 1930, this stately red-brick building was purpose built as the home of the English Folkdance and Song Society (and is named after its founder), and plays host to a musical selection inspired by their mission to 'preserve and promote English folk dances in their traditional forms. As a result, the roster is packed with barn dances, ceilidhs, traditional folk luminaries and the occasional ukulele shenanigan. More unexpected acts like Goldfrapp and Sigur Rós have played here in recent years too, but they're very much the exception to the cultural heritage-based bill.
Cecil Sharp House
| Venue name: | Cecil Sharp House | Contact: |
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| Address: |
2 Regent's Park Rd London NW1 7AY |
| Transport: | Tube: Camden Town |
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Things to DoCeilidh Club
Take your partners for a high-energy Scottish country dancing night with attitude, complete with a live band and a caller to guide you through the steps. No experience required. Tartan not necessary, but definitely encouraged.
Dancing Fri January 30th 2015 - Sat January 31st 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
Music
Wesley Stace's Cabinet Of Wonders
For the first British edition of his acclaimed New York revue show, writer and folk singer Wesley Stace has assembled a diverse gang of guests that includes Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and the novelist Jonathan Coe.
Country Sat January 31st 2015 - Sat January 31st 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
MusicCara Dillon
Traditional and rootsy Irish singer Dillon (formerly a member of folk-pop group Equation) possesses a terrific voice, clear as a mountain stream, and her 2010 LP – a set of covers of traditional songs called 'The Hill of Thieves' – was voted album of...
Thu February 12th 2015 - Thu February 12th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
KidsFun with Folk
Kids aged six to nine can take dancing right back to its roots in this dance and music workshop focusing on English folk songs and concluding with a performance for family and friends. Previous sessions have focused on the likes of morris dancing, molly...
Mon February 16th 2015 - Mon February 16th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
KidsGet Your Folk On!
Young musicians of all levels (and all instruments) can join these workshops in creating folk music whether they're new to the genre or already know the lyrics to Fairport Convention's first album. The sessions will involve singing and dancing as well...
Tue February 17th 2015 - Fri February 20th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
MusicGreen Man Festival Presents Hwyl
The crew behind Green Man, the acclaimed indie and alt folk festival in the Brecon Beacons, host a Saint David's Day celebration in north London's folk music hub Cecil Sharp House. Sweet Baboo, Stanley Brinks, Georgia Ruth and Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog will...
Folk Sat February 28th 2015 - Sat February 28th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
Nightlife
Swing Street Ball
Swing-era, boogie woogie and R&B.
Thu March 5th 2015 - Thu March 5th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
Music
Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
Ace, unassuming folk duo (and winners of the 2012 Isambard Folk Award) who take their stripped-back settings of traditionals slow and steady – often to spellbinding effect – on debut album 'The Seas are Deep'. He's been compared to a young Richard Thompson,...
Thu March 12th 2015 - Thu March 12th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
Things to DoKim Gordon
The amazing Gordon – co-founder, bassist and guitarist of New York noise-rock legends Sonic Youth, among other artistic pursuits – appears in conversation with Miranda Sawyer, to launch her new memoir 'Girl in a Band'. Tickets include a free copy of the...
Tue March 17th 2015 - Tue March 17th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY -
MusicEddi Reader
The ex-Fairground Attraction singer plays a headline slot, performing pop-folk highlights from her new album 'Vagabond'.
Folk Tue March 24th 2015 - Tue March 24th 2015Read moreRegent's Park Rd London London NW1 7AY
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Jo Rowlands
A fantastic venue with friendly staff, excellent events for individuals and groups including fantastic outreach work, a great cafe and very interesting exhibitions. Plus, I recently attended a family barn dance and great fun. My teenage niece had really enjoyed folk music week long course over half term and she told me she loved it. Keep up the good work!
