Reading’s long-running folk song and music club, Readifolk, has confirmed its schedule of guest artists, singers’ nights, and themed sessions running throughout autumn and winter 2026.
The Sunday evening gatherings take place at the Community Hall inside Watlington House on Watlington Street, and feature a mixture of visiting guest performers and informal open-floor sessions where audience members can join in.
Singer and concertina player Steve Turner returns to the club on Sunday, 27 September, presenting a set shaped by his vocal style and duet concertina accompaniment.
Norfolk singer Damien Barber visits on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
He draws heavy influence from traditional East Anglian vocalists such as Walter Pardon and Peter Bellamy, combining unaccompanied traditional singing with guitar and concertina arrangements.
Songwriter and guitarist Craig Joiner takes to the stage on Sunday, 25 October 2026. A founding member of the band Romeo’s Daughter, Joiner has worked on the live circuit for more than 25 years.
Artists including Bonnie Tyler and Steps have recorded his compositions, and films such as Jack Reacher and A Nightmare on Elm Street have featured them.
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, trio Baum, Maggs and Taylor perform a set crossing traditional and contemporary folk, blues, jazz, and novelty songs. The group formed in 2019 following the dissolution of the Bacuma Boys.
Folk-rock three-piece Hunter Muskett arrive on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Originally formed in 1968, the band recorded two albums before disbanding in 1974, after which guitarist Doug Morter performed with Magna Carta, the Albion Band, and Maddy Prior.
Reformed in 2010, the trio now tours with original acoustic and electric material spanning folk, blues, and Americana.
The guest calendar concludes on Sunday, 6 December 2026, with a Celtic Christmas special from multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey.
The double BBC Musician of the Year and BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner brings a festive performance pairing melodeon and guitar virtuosity with seasonal singalongs.
Running alongside the guest nights are several themed evenings.
Audiences can attend Fisher Folk on Sunday, 4 October 2026; That’s Spooky on Sunday, 1 November 2026; Campfire Songs on Sunday, 29 November 2026; and a Festive Session on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Informal singers’ nights take place on Sunday, 20 September; Sunday, 11 October; Sunday, 15 November; Sunday, 13 December; and Sunday, 27 December. These open sessions welcome anyone to perform a song or tune, while listeners are equally welcome without any requirement to take part.
Where can I get more details on Readifolk’s Reading programme, and how can I get tickets?
Readifolk meets every Sunday from 8pm to 10.30pm at the Community Hall, Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RA, with pedestrian access via South Street.
Admission is paid on the door. Guest nights cost £10 for adults and £5 for people aged under 25. Floor singers are welcome to perform on guest nights.
Singers’ nights and theme nights cost £3 on the door, with free admission for people aged under 25.
The venue has no licensed bar, and attendees are welcome to bring their own drinks. Local shops and a pub are situated close by.
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