Welcome to Cambridge Folk Club

Intimate roots and acoustic music

Cambridge Folk Club presents Open Stage, Showcase and Guest Nights. Buy your tickets on-line from this website or phone 01638 603986

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 every Friday night at 8.00pm.

The Golden Hind is being refurbished so please note that

until the end of March our concerts will take place upstairs at

The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AX

For details of what's coming up, see the Programme at a glance page and the Detailed Programme page.

Events around Cambridge Folk Club:

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Friday 6th March 2026:

Acoustic Open Stage

with special guests

John and Pauline Pearce

At The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AX

8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)

Entry: £6(door), £5(advance), £4(members & performers).

Buy tickets here.

John and Pauline Pearce met in London in 1979 and have enjoyed writing and performing their songs ever since. They count Hank Williams, Joni Mitchell, Nic Jones and Martin Carthy amongst their early musical influences, Inspiration for their tunes often comes from British or American traditional music but can also be from jazz or music hall. They like to write about a range of subjects and steer away from love songs. Their CD, ‘Good Times’ is now available.
“Thank you so much for a great night, everybody appreciated your performance. You’re such a brilliant duo.”

https://www.johnandpaulinepearce.com

A number of 10-minute floor spots will also be available on the night.

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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:

" it is always so special playing Cambridge Folk Club. It has a special place in our hearts and has such a unique atmosphere. No other Folk Club I have ever played comes close."

Maddie Morris sent us this after performing at the Folk Club on 16th February 2024:

"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."