South Molton Acoustic is run by a small team of local musicians and friends who love live music. These sessions are supportive, relaxed and family-friendly. We have a listening, appreciative audience.

South Molton Acoustic Sessions

Open Studios

July 25th-27th 2025

A weekend of workshops, live music and open workshops and galleries from the Heaven Scuplture Yard. and Wildeness Studios artists and craftspeople.

Live music all weekend on the Greenstage featuring: Tim Lee The Doghouse Collective Peter and Jane Retro Firefly Amy Pearl Steve McGrady Tina Blaber Fara Afifi Eleanor Marsh and more….

Free entry – donations welcome

John Jenkins ‘Restless Hearts’ Album Launch Tour 2025 - Special Guests Steve McGrady and Tina Blaber. Over 18s only. Doors open 6pm - Music starts at 7pm

Charity fundraising event - live music, good food and local beers

The third Dolfest bank holiday event! Music, beer and cider festival, fun for everyone. Raising money for local charity, Ivison Trust. Loads of raffle prizes to be won which are donated from fantastic local businesses. 30 acts throughout the 3 days.

Cuckoos Open Mic is a variety mic every Wednesday at SoHo Playhouse. Singers, song writers, comedians, magicians, burlesque, poetry, cabaret performers, performance artists and more. Each performer is given 7 minutes to do whatever they want as long as it doesn’t involve fire or glitter. There is a $5 cover. The doors and sign up are 9:30 and the show starts at 10pm the goes late. The show also has a featured act in the middle who does half an hour.

At FRIGID New York the focus is the stage! One of the most supportive rooms in New York City. Whether it’s a performance art piece, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, or something entirely off the top of your head, you'll find a home in the attentive welcoming community.

Cambridge Folk Club Open Stage

UK Open Mic Night at the Coach and Horses

Special Guest - John Jenkins Album Launch Tour. Tickets; £5 in advance or £6 on the door

The Barrel Sessions - Later with James Veira at the Banham Barrel

Performers and audience frequently comment on the sheer variety and high standard of the acts; as well as appreciating the listening atmosphere, artists value the opportunity to network that these nights offer. Pay on the door.

Live music evening as part of Rivers of Light, an event to celebrate the origins of Newmarket - the chalk streams which run through the town.

Local musicians play 20 minutes sets - hosted by The Larks

Solo acoustic set as part of FOPP Record Store's National Album Day event. Free entry.

Summer fundraising concert featuring four live bands raising money for Amnesty International

Solo set for the Music at the Market event which is part of the Newmarket Music + Art Festival 2022

A lively evening of music from a range of local musicians each playing 4-song sets

Music Festival held in a signature marquee that makes for a brilliant environment for performers and audience alike, rain or shine, and the two-stage set up allows for continuous live music. Entry to the Festival is free of charge for all, but voluntary donations are encouraged to help the Village Hall Trust.
The Bluegrass Buddies will appear on Sunday as part of the acoustic day. Gates from 12 noon. Acts finish at 6pm. No advance tickets.