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Folk Events This Weekend in New York City
Folk events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Folk Events This Weekend · New York City
THU 30 JUL
Live From Desert 5: Chase Manhattan
Ginger Winn, Chase Manhattan, Aji
countryamericanacountry rock
Desert 5 Spot
Stud Country - Queer Line Dancing & Two-Stepping
Stud Country
countryqueer countryelectronic
Xanadu Roller Arts
Wild Child
Wild Child
folk popindie folkpop
Racket NYC
JOEL HARRISON GUITAR CHOIR
Joel Harrison
jazzexperimental jazzfolk
Barbès
Carly Glenn
Carly Glenn
indiepopfolk
Pete's Candy Store
R (A) H Quintet
R (A) H Quintet
jazzsoulblues
Pete's Candy Store
THE ARNTZEN FAMILY & FRIENDS
The Arntzen Family
bebopsynthpopjazz
Barbès
Jack Adams
Jack Adams
indiefolkindie rock
Pete's Candy Store
FRI 31 JUL
Cestari Presents: Morgan Brown + Hayley Brooke + Ryan Marsh
Hayley Brooke, Ryan Marsh, Morgan Brown
popindie popindie rock
Sugar Mouse NYC
Jesse Welles
Jesse Welles
folk punkfolk
The Rooftop at Pier 17
The Live Boob
indie rockfolkalternative rock
Pete's Candy Store
Bee Hall, Dane Bachman, and more
Dane Bachman, Bee Hall, Ellie Shannon, Sasha Sasha
alt countryindie folkfolk
Purgatory
Hot Tuna Acoustic
Hot Tuna
jam bandblues rockrock
The Capitol Theatre
BILL CARNEY'S JUG ADDICTS
Bill Carney's Jug Addicts
jug bandold-timejazz
Barbès
Reckon So
Reckon So
folkindie
An Beal Bocht Cafe
Peter Stone
Sanvi Belwal, Peter Stone, Juliette Lola
indie popfolksoul
Pete's Candy Store
Tealeaf Collective Presents: An evening with Dylan Charles
Dylan Charles, Taylor Van Cleave
indie folkroots rockfolk
Chelsea Table & Stage
Friday Night Live Music
Chase Manhattan, Valley Latini
americanacountryfolk
Desert 5 Spot
In The Mood For Love x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
In The Mood For Love x The Red Pavilion Jazz Band
jazzchinese jazzlatin jazz
The Red Pavilion
Sanvi Belwal
Sanvi Belwal, Juliette Lola, Peter Stone
indiefolkindie pop
Pete's Candy Store
SAT 1 AUG
Music with Abigail - Music in the Park with Littles!
Abigail Jones
children's musicfolkworld
The Picnic House in Prospect Park
Venezuelan Music Fest 2026
latinworldfolk
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Ghana Picnic Takeover: +233 Ghanaians
afrobeatsafrobeatworld
Crotona Park
An n Pale with Paul Beaubrun | VERTIÈRES Album Listening Party
Paul Beaubrun
komparoots rockworld
Haiti Cultural Exchange
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
30
danceability
40
valence
50
grit
40
organicness
95
commerciality
30
tempo
40
vocality
85
About Folk
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative ballads to upbeat, danceable jigs, yet the overall mood consistently remains intimate and raw rather than polished or overly processed. Semantically linked to Americana and country, it serves as a crucial foundational precursor to modern singer-songwriter styles while maintaining a distinct focus on historical preservation and heartfelt human experiences.
Also known as: Folk music
Parent genre:Folk
Folk events in New York City this weekend - FAQ
- What Folk events are in New York City this weekend?
- Mood tracks all Folk events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Each listing shows the full lineup, venue address, and ticket link. The calendar is updated daily as new events are confirmed. Browse above for this weekend's complete Folk schedule in New York City.
- Where can I find Folk in New York City this weekend?
- Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. Find every Folk venue and event in New York City this weekend above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Folk music?
- Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative balla…
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