Events
Here is a list of most of the events that Nightjars will be performing at in the second half of 2026 and into 2027, as well as most of ourn past events since Priddy Folk Festival 2025.
Events
Here is a list of most of the events that Nightjars will be performing at in the second half of 2026 and into 2027, as well as most of ourn past events since Priddy Folk Festival 2025.
4th and 5th June 2027 - 24-hour Folkathon 2027 - organised by Nightjars, with a performance on the Saturday as Nightjars and performances as part of other groups throughout the event.
June 2027, date unconfirmed - Birthday celebration - music provided by Nightjars
26th June 2027 - Birthday celebration - music provided by Nightjars
29th March 2027 - Centunery 2027 - 100 continuous tunes at the Inn on the Green, Bristol, organised by Nightjars
12th January 2027 - Pucklechurch Folk Club 50th Anniversary Dance - music provided by Nightjars
27th November 2026 - Folk@Pill Ceilidh - music and calling provided by Nightjars and friends
18th October 2026 - Birthday celebration in Bishopston - music provided by Nightjars
4th October 2026 - Frome Independent Market - Nightjars will be performing on the Busking Stage.
20th September 2026 - Priston Folk Festival - Nightjars performance, 12:45-13:20 on the Chill Stage behind the Village Hall
19th September 2026 - Corryvrechan Autumn Ceilidh - Scottish dance display at St Monica Trust, Bristol
12th September 2026 - Ceilidh by the Library - outdoor ceilidh in Clifton Village
6th September 2026 - Star Beer Festival - tunes at The Star in Wotton-under-Edge
18th July 2026 - Big Picnic, Portishead - tunes and ceilidh dances
15th July 2026 - Clifton Arts Club - Nightjars performance, 12:00-14:00 at Victoria Methodist Church, Whiteladies Road, Bristol
11th and 12th July 2026 - Priddy Folk Festival 2026 - we will be returning to Priddy on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July at 11:15-12:30 (on both days) to host a guided session of classic and modern tunes from around the British Isles and beyond, with some surprises thrown in. Bring an instrument if you have one, and your favourite tune to play or request. Young musicians are especially welcome.
21st June 2026 - Hibernia at Bristol Plays Music Festival - Irish tunes
21st June 2026 - Nightjars on the SS Great Britain - Playford and O'Carolan tunes
20th June 2026 - Summer Solstice at Stanton Drew - Rag Morris dance display
20th June 2026 - Rockhampton Folk Festival - Rag Morris dance display
18th June 2026 - Grow Wilder Pride Event - Nightjars performance
12th and 13th June 2026 - 24-hour Folkathon 2026 - organised by Nightjars, with a performance on the Saturday as Nightjars and performances as part of other groups throughout the event.
4th June 2026 - Windmill Hill City Farm Volunteers' Party - BGS Reel Folk Group performance
2nd June 2026 - Pucklechurch Folk Dance - with Nightjars as the band
30th May 2026 - Wessex Folk Festival - Rag Morris dance display
25th May 2026 - Nightjars on the SS Great Britain
24th May 2026 - Wedding at Clevedon Hall - music provided by Nightjars
23rd May 2026 - Chippenham Folk Festival - Bristol Youth Folk performance
16th May 2026 - Birthday celebration at Mells Tythe Barn - music provided by Nightjars
4th May 2026 - Iron Acton May Fair - Folk@Pill performance
3rd May 2026 - Bristol Folk Festival - session at St George's Cafe Bar, led by Nightjars
1st May 2026 - Bristol Folk Festival - BGS Reel Folk performance at Arnolfini
11th April 2026 - Wedding at Huish Champflower - music provided by Nightjars and friends
30th March 2026 - Centunery 2026 - 100 continuous tunes at the Inn on the Green, Bristol, organised by Nightjars
24th March 2026 - Conference Ceilidh - ceilidh at Zerodegrees in Bristol
21st March 2026 - Equinox Ceilidh - ceilidh at St Alban's Church Hall, Westbury Park, Bristol, with music by BGS Reel Folk Group
17th March 2026 - St Patrick's Day celebrations - Irish tunes with the Beaufort Crowd at the Volunteer Tavern, Bristol
15th March 2026 - St Patrick's Day celebrations - performance with Tradfangled
13th March 2026 - Folk@Pill Ceilidh - ceilidh, with Michael calling
17th January 2026 - Rotary Club Ceilidh - ceilidh, with Nightjars leading the band
5th December 2025 - BGS Old Bristolians' Christmas Lunch - BGS Reel Folk Group performance
30th November 2025 - North Bristol Arts Trail - Nightjars performance
22nd November 2025 - Corryvrechan Celtic Roots Concert - Dance display, with Nightjars and friends as the band
15th November 2025 - Bristol RCSDS Course and Ceilidh
24th October 2025 - WEIrish social event - music provided by New Hibernia
5th October 2025 - Frome Independent Market - busking by Nightjars and friends
27th September 2025 - Michaelmas Feast - performances for Michael Eavis and guests by BGS Reel Folk Group
27th September 2025 - Wedding at Bristol Old Vic - music provided by Nightjars
13th September 2025 - Clifton Library Ceilidh - ceilidh, with Michael calling
13th September 2025 - Westbury Wildlife Park event - performance by Tradfangled
7th September 2026 - Star Beer Festival - tunes at The Star in Wotton-under-Edge
30th August 2025 - Anniversary in Hanham - music provided by Tradfangled
25th August 2025 - Birthday celebration in Hennleaze - music provided by Tradfangled
23rd August 2025 - Read With Me fundraiser - music provided by Nightjars and friends
16th August 2025 - Wedding in Nailsea - music provided by Nightjars
12th and 13th July 2025 - Priddy Folk Festival 2025 - Nightjars ran two guided sessions at Priddy Folk Festival, and taught a selection of tunes.