Cecil Sharp House

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Cecil Sharp House
Geese performing at the Shh Festival

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.

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Address: 2
Regent's Park Rd
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NW1 7AY
Transport: Tube: Camden Town
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  • Music

    Sharp's Folk Club

    Performances of folk music, songs and stories.

    Until Tuesday July 25 2017
  • Clubs

    Ceilidh Club

    With a wonderful band and a caller who will let you know the steps, no experience is necessary, just turn up and have a go.

    World Friday July 7 2017
  • Music

    The Takeover

    A performance by a number of student folk artists, including London Youth Folk Ensemble, Centre for Young Musicians Folk Ensemble, The Trad Gathering and several others.

    Folk, country and blues Sunday July 9 2017
  • Music

    Orchestras For All Modulo Programme: Summer Concerts 2017

    The ensemble performs Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition, plus other pieces.

    Classical and opera Monday July 10 2017 - Tuesday July 11 2017
  • Music

    The Savoy Family Cajun Band

    The four-piece group from southwest Louisiana performs its classical and contemporary Cajun material.

    Latin and world Friday July 21 2017
  • Music

    London Folk Festival

    A one day intimate folk festival featuring headlining acts, Jim Moray and Lady Maisery.

    Folk, country and blues Saturday September 2 2017

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Laura B
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I've only visited for the Ceilidh Club but I absolutely love it. The venue is great, with a nice relaxed bar and cafe downstairs - nicely priced drinks and a good selection. The Ceilidh Club is amazing fun, really really sweaty and you need your wits about you to get the steps right - but all the spinning around is excellent. Highly recommended!

Rachel G

Great location, with small intimate halls and a big hall with fabulous acoustics. The range of music is great, and there is a lovely bar in the basement. A great night out with a sense of tradition at the same time

Elise A

Ceilidhs, gigs and workshops a-plenty... And good ale on draught. I'd move in if I could!

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!

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