The Folklore Rooms is Brighton's premier intimate folk venue, tucked above The Quadrant pub at 12 North Street (BN1 3GJ) in the heart of the city. Launched in 2021 out of the Folklore Sessions promotion, it's a beautifully intimate 60-70 capacity performance space kitted out with top-of-the-line sound and lighting and cared for by a dedicated team of in-house engineers. It runs shows seven nights a week — from its own monthly showcase nights to full-band gigs — and has hosted the likes of John Smith, Passenger, Bess Atwell, Wunderhorse, Jamie Lawson, Joshua Hyslop and Great Lake Swimmers among hundreds of touring and local artists. A strong craft-beer selection on tap rounds out the experience.
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The Folklore Rooms Open Mic
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02 — About
Brighton and Hove, BrightonAbout the venue
The Folklore Rooms is Brighton's premier intimate folk venue, tucked above The Quadrant pub at 12 North Street (BN1 3GJ) in the heart of the city. Launched in 2021 out of the Folklore Sessions promotion, it's a beautifully intimate 60-70 capacity performance space kitted out with top-of-the-line sound and lighting and cared for by a dedicated team of in-house engineers. It runs shows seven nights a week — from its own monthly showcase nights to full-band gigs — and has hosted the likes of John Smith, Passenger, Bess Atwell, Wunderhorse, Jamie Lawson, Joshua Hyslop and Great Lake Swimmers among hundreds of touring and local artists. A strong craft-beer selection on tap rounds out the experience.
03 — Find The Folklore Rooms
Brighton and HoveGetting there
12 North St, Brighton and Hove,
Brighton BN1 3GJ
Brighton BN1 3GJ
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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12 North St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3GJ
Address12 North St, Brighton and Hove
AreaBrighton and Hove, Brighton
PostcodeBN1 3GJ
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The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Folklore Rooms is in Brighton and Hove, Brighton — use BN1 3GJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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