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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Friday 30th October 2026:
Acoustic Open Stage
with special guest
William Bains
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £6(door), £5(advance), £4(members & performers).
William Bains grew up with a wide range of music, none of which included Folk. He cites his musical influences as Tom Lehrer, Gilbert and Sullivan, and any Disney movie from before around 2005. He has written songs and song parodies for as long as he can remember, but only realized that anyone else might want to hear them quite recently, so he is now a regular on the Cambridge 'open stage' scene. This is his first 'proper' performance at a Folk Club. He does not have an album to sell you, but if you want a book on alien life, see him afterwards.
A number of 10-minute floorspots will 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:
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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.
