Est. MMXXVI · For players, singers & listeners
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in every town.
A living map of folk and traditional music sessions around the world. Find your next session, festival or gathering.
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Irish session
Chicago, United States · venue for members
Wednesdays
Next: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8:00 pm local
Irish session
Galway, Ireland · venue for members
Every night · from 5pm
Next: Thursday 22 Oct, 5:00 pm local
Irish session
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · venue for members
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · from 5pm
Next: Thursday 22 Oct, 5:00 pm local
Irish session
Cork, Ireland · venue for members
Every night · from 7pm
Next: Thursday 22 Oct, 7:00 pm local
Mixed / Celtic session
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · venue for members
Thursdays · from 7:30pm
Next: Thursday 22 Oct, 7:30 pm local
Irish session
Doolin, Ireland · venue for members
Every night
Next: Thursday 22 Oct, 8:00 pm local
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Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 3 days ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 3 days ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 3 days ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 3 days ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 3 days ago.
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