Coventry’s Home for Folk Music
Live folk music, acoustic sessions, workshops, performances, and community events at The Albany Theatre.
Whether you’re an experienced musician, a complete beginner, or simply love live music, CV Folk brings people together through traditional and contemporary folk music in the heart of Coventry.
What is CV Folk?
CV Folk is a growing community of musicians, performers, audiences, and music lovers working in partnership with The Albany Theatre to celebrate and support folk music across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Since launching in 2018, CV Folk has created a welcoming space for:
- Live folk performances
- Acoustic sessions
- Community music workshops
- Traditional music education
- Emerging artists
- Collaborative performances
- Local music culture
From intimate acoustic evenings to hands-on workshops and community gatherings, CV Folk is all about bringing people together through music.
Who is CV Folk for?
CV Folk is designed to be inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all.
Whether you are:
- Picking up an instrument for the first time
- Returning to music after years away
- An experienced folk musician
- Looking for local acoustic sessions
- Interested in traditional music
- Searching for creative community events
- Looking to meet like-minded people
- A family wanting to experience live music together
…there’s a place for you at CV Folk.
No matter your age, experience level, or musical background, we encourage everyone to get involved.
Workshops and Learning
Learn, Play & Develop Your Skills
CV Folk workshops are designed to support musicians at every stage of their musical journey.
Sessions may include:
- Traditional folk tunes
- Ensemble playing
- Instrument techniques
- Vocal performance
- Improvisation
- Musical collaboration
- Folk traditions and storytelling
- Performance confidence
The workshops focus on participation, creativity, and community rather than perfection.
Whether you play regularly or are just starting out, our sessions are supportive, informal, and enjoyable.
Live Music & Performance
Experience Live Folk Music
CV Folk regularly hosts live performances featuring local musicians, touring artists, and emerging performers. Events range from:- Acoustic concerts
- Traditional folk performances
- Contemporary folk artists
- Singer-songwriter evenings
- Community showcases
- Collaborative performances
CV Folk & The Albany Theatre Partnership
The partnership between CV Folk and The Albany Theatre was created to support folk music, local artists, and community creativity across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Together, we aim to:
- Support local musicians
- Increase access to live music
- Create opportunities for participation
- Encourage creativity and collaboration
- Celebrate traditional and contemporary folk music
- Build stronger creative communities
The Albany Theatre provides a welcoming cultural home for performances, workshops, and community events.
How To Get Involved
If you’d like to attend future CV Folk events, explore the music section of the Albany Theatre’s What’s On guide for upcoming live folk music, acoustic performances, and community workshops.
CV Folk also offers friendly and inclusive guitar workshops for players of all abilities. To find out more about joining a workshop or getting involved with the local folk music community, contact CV Folk at [email protected].
