Five members of Fairport Convention performing, each in a separate vertical strip. Instruments include a violin, drums, guitar, bass, and mandolin

Fairport Convention

Global/Folk with support from Jenn Butterworth Wed 1 Apr 2026, 7:30pm The Haymarket

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Tickets:

£39 (includes £4 booking fee)

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time, the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – their passion for performance.

This tour will present a mix of long-established favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.

The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, and Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin, and vocals. Joining them on stage will be former member Dave Mattacks on drums.

They will also be joined by the wonderful, award-winning Jenn Butterworth as a special guest on the tour. A renowned guitarist and singer based in Scotland, Jenn brings her exceptional talent and warmth to the stage.

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Reviews

Fairport is an institution, a festival, purveyors of memories, and keepers of the folk flame. But most of all, they are a brilliant live band
Folk & Tumble
Stuffing their set with a surprising amount of new material for a vintage act, Fairport are still clearly having fun and brought the house down
The Guardian

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