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 27th March 2026:

Acoustic Open Stage

with special guest

Paul Goodwin

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.

Paul Goodwin has spent the last ten years or so playing his quietly heartbreaking songs anywhere that would have him, to anyone who would listen, and to quite a few people that wouldn’t. His music has taken him all over the UK, as well as to Canada, France and America, and he’s played alongside acts ranging from Alessi’s Ark to Waterson:Carthy to Wayne Hussey. His painstakingly produced first album, ‘Scars’, came out in 2009. His second full album, ‘The Northern Lights in the Neon Tube’, followed in 2016, and in 2022 he released ‘Christmas, single’ with Polly Paulusma.
“These are songs of depth and intensity” – Whisperin’ and Hollerin’

https://www.paulgoodwin.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."