Est. MMXXVI · For players, singers & listeners
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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
Doolin, Ireland · venue for members
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Irish session
Dublin, Ireland · venue for members
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Irish session
Dublin, Ireland · venue for members
Every night
Next: Sunday 18 Oct, 8:00 pm local
Irish session
Galway, Ireland · venue for members
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Next: Sunday 18 Oct, 8:00 pm local
Irish session
Westport, Ireland · venue for members
Every night
Next: Sunday 18 Oct, 8:00 pm local
Mixed / Celtic session
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · venue for members
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Next: Sunday 18 Oct, 8:00 pm local
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Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 5 hours ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 5 hours ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 5 hours ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 5 hours ago.
Mixed / Celtic session, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added by Academy of Folk 5 hours ago.
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