Welcome to Cambridge Folk Club
Intimate roots and acoustic music
Cambridge Folk Club presents Open Stage, Showcase and Guest Nights.
We are a live music club offering all styles of acoustic and folk music. We support local and national artists in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
We meet most Friday nights at The Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP unless otherwise stated. All our events are at 8.00pm.
For details of what's coming up, see the Programme at a glance page and the Detailed Programme page.
Buy your tickets on-line from this website or phone 01638 603986.
Please note that under 18s are not allowed in the Golden Hind after 9pm.
The Golden Hind serves food until 9pm. Please see their website https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cambridgeshire/golden-hind for a menu.
IMPORTANT: If you park your car in the Golden Hind car park, please remember to register you car at the screen on the bar inside the pub.
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Please note that there is no concert on Friday 6th November because the Function Room at the Golden Hind is being refurbished.
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Friday 13th November 2026:
Phil Beer
Support: Clark & Johnson
At The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AX
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £20
The venue for this concert has been changed because the function room at the Golden Hind is being refurbished on this date.
Phil Beer:
‘Phil is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best known as a topflight fiddler.’ But in his own words: “I would actually take issue with that statement. I didn’t write it. I’m very good at what I do. The trick is to design what you do in order to accommodate your limitations. That’s why I don’t teach. I leave that to the pros. I’m too busy gigging or making albums anyway. 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 most of them. Some are world famous, some you’ve never heard of. Whilst I ache in the places I used to play (L Cohen!), I’m still up for what is about to happen, not what has been and gone. Hopefully, myself and my compatriots have more to contribute yet before we shuffle off.”
Phil plays in the all-star line-up, Feast of Fiddles. But his skills don't stop there, he also plays slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American cuatro, not to mention contributing rich vocals.
A Phil Beer gig has been described as “a heart-warming, understated and thoroughly entertaining show of accomplished musicianship from a virtuoso performer”. And that says it all.
Clark and Johnson
Firm favourites at Cambridge Folk Club, Clark & Johnson mix ear‑catching originals with imaginative covers inspired by Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine, Karine Polwart and John Martyn. Karen’s expressive voice and Tony’s intricate guitar and bouzouki create a warm, good‑humoured atmosphere rooted in the pubs and clubs of Essex, Herts and Cambs. Grounded, melodic and quietly compelling — a relaxed opener for Phil Beer.
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Praise for the Folk Club
Lester Lloyd Reason of The Lights made the following comment after they had performed at the Folk Club on 28th March 2025:
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"Cambridge Folk Club is an example of what a folk club should look like, and the direction I hope the folk scene continues to go in. With a commitment both to the tradition, and to creating events that welcome everyone. Cambridge Folk Club is a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere for artists and audiences and a true embodiment of what folk music should be. People coming together, sharing music, laughter and community through song. The team are welcoming, friendly and helpful, the sound is beautiful and the audiences are appreciative."
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Open Stage 2024 album
This album is now available on streaming platforms.
A play list is available on YouTube at:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yLo4_Tifwg&list=OLAK5uy_lfzk4z7Fz8WqDfPC66H3enzvB_YWqhFGY
For more details see the Open Stage 2024 Album page.
