Welcome to the Dorking Folk Club website and our programme page.
Membership can now be renewed for 2026 on the door when you attend.
We continue to have some restrictions in place following the Covid pandemic. Currently:
- People should not attend the club if they have any symptoms (no matter how mild) of any acute illness that could be Covid. These include symptoms associated with the common cold, flu, raised temperature and / or digestive upsets.
We will post updates here so please check the website regularly.
Please note that admission to the Club is by card payment only and that this is also the preferred method of payment at the bar.
For all evenings, doors open at 8pm and the entertainment commences at 8:30pm.
We cannot admit dogs or other pets to the Folk Club. Guide and assistance dogs are permitted and we would be grateful for advance warning of these.
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01 July 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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08 July 2026 Ian Brown Entrance £13 Ian is a UK-based folk singer-songwriter, manager from the New Forest. He is a former pig farmer and is known for his comedic, story-driven songs and work with artists like Fisherman's Friends and Show of Hands. He co-wrote Sand Thom’s number one single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker”. He also co-wrote the lead song from the long running West End Show “Dream Boats and Petticoats”. He is a not the front man of The Stone Roses as is sometimes suggested but rather is often found in playing folk clubs and at festivals in the South West and North of England. And tonight, he is with us. Those who saw him last time he played the club will no doubt want to see him again. Why not join them, you will not be disappointed. |
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15 July 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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22 July 2026 Huw Williams Entrance £15 Huw is a singer-songwriter from the South Wales market town of Brynmawr, and in the 1990’s he was known for his duo with Tony Williams (no relation). Their songs were covered by many other artists in Europe and the US, and they had a close association with Ralph McTell and Fairport Convention, both of whom championed their music. Huw and Tony developed a large fan base and toured theatres and festivals, performing one final tour in 2001. Since then, Huw has continued to tour as a solo performer, and some of his most well-known songs include “The Summer Before the War”, “Rosemary’s Sister” and “I Can Jump Puddles”. You will be in for an evening of foot-tapping melodies, deeply moving songs and hilarious humour. |
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29 July 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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Summer break – club resumes on 9th September with a singers’ night. |
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09 September 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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16 September 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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23 September 2026 We Mavericks Entrance £15 Masters in the art of connection, they interweave soulful harmonies, effortless strings and driving rhythms to form a singular musical voice. Their sound has been called contemp-folk, alt-country, but no words capture the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences. With rave reviews across the globe, expect laughter, tears, and soul-stirring songs with a worldly appeal. |
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30 September 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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07 October 2026 Steve Turner Entrance £13 A master of the Manchester folk scene since the late '60s, Steve Turner remains at the absolute top of his game. Renowned for stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, he pairs a magnificent voice with virtuoso concertina, mandolin, and tenor banjo. Don't miss this UK folk icon as he tours his milestone 10th studio album. |
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14 October 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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21 October 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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28 October 2026 Christopher Crompton Entrance £13 A masterful West Midlands artist weaving a tapestry of genres, cultures, and profound storytelling. Christopher Crompton’s distinctive voice and guitar work blend the deeply personal with the political, seeking universal truths in everyday life. Raw, compassionate, and thought-provoking, his words and music set out to make you truly feel something. |
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04 November 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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11 November 2026 Anna Bass & Ray Taylor Entrance £13 Equally at home on festival stages or intimate house concerts, this duo delivers a beautifully chilled-out blend of original songs and beloved folk covers. Front and centre is Anna Bass, whose 'quite amazing' vocals have been hailed as a major contender for the most euphonious voice in contemporary folk. Don't miss an evening of gentle, captivating acoustic music at its absolute finest. |
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18 November 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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25 November 2026 Hunter Muskett Entrance £15 An acoustic/electric 3-piece delivering distinctive, original songs wrapped in a folky, bluesy Americana vein. Originally formed in 1968, their legendary early work features collaborations with bassist Danny Thompson and producer Keith Relf. This enduring trio has been back on the road since 2010, pairing vintage mastery with three recent critically acclaimed albums. As firm favourites at the club, we are pleased to welcome them as the final guest of 2026. Don’t miss a captivating performance rooted in over 50 years of musical history! |
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02 December 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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09 December 2026 Singers’ Night Entrance £5 Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. |
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Christmas break |
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