Experimental to established: British Underground at Folk Alliance 2026

Written By Crispin Parry

British underground present
a fresh line up of folk artists at
folk alliance international, NEw orleans

Rowan Gatherer, Gwena Harman, Sonny Brazil and Alice Beadle of Goblin Band.

British Underground arrives at Folk Alliance International 2026 with a lineup that reveals the layered range of contemporary folk music emerging from the UK and Ireland.

From January 21 to 25, 2026, Folk Alliance International gathers the global folk community to exchange ideas, discover new sounds and build lasting connections.
At the heart of the four day gathering are the official showcases: curated 20-minute performances that place showcase-ready artists in front of industry audiences.

British Underground host the Amplified and Unplugged rooms at the conference, reflecting a scene that is traditionally rooted yet alive with bold new perspectives. The result is dynamic storytelling shaped by evolving culture, where shared histories meet both classic and experimental folk.

British Underground at Folk Alliance International 2026 is an invitation to discover folk in the present tense. Explore the full lineup below:

AK Patterson

Amy Rigby

Annie Dressner

Aysanabee

Bruce Molsky

Cera Impala

Clever Hopes

Crys Matthews

Dallahan

Danni Nicholls

Dean Owens & The Sinners

DUG

Genevieve Racette

Georgia Mooney

Goblin Band

Grainne Hunt

Great Lake Swimmers

Janie 'Bird' Price

John Smith

Kathryn Williams

Maya de Vitry

Merrick Winter

Morganway

Polly Paulusma

Ranagri

Roswell Road

Ruth Theodore

Ryan Young

Sweet Petunia

Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel

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Experimental to established: British Underground at Folk Alliance 2026
Experimental to established: British Underground at Folk Alliance 2026


British Underground at Folk Alliance International 2026 is an invitation to discover folk in the present tense. Explore the full lineup.

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