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Members and guests welcome every Thursday. Music starts 7.45pm. We aim to start promptly at 7.45, particularly on busy nights. Enjoy the music! MFC

Minchinhampton Folk Club meets every Thursday night at Minchinhampton Cotswold Club, 11 High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN. We welcome all kinds of folk and roots-related music from the UK, North America and around the world. At MFC we believe in encouraging new performers and fostering fresh talent, so we do our best to help everyone feel at ease. We have welcomed singers and musicians from eve

rywhere from Denmark to the Ivory Coast, as well as the USA, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and the four corners of the British Isles. There'll be an equally warm welcome whether you're a terrified beginner (we were all there once) or a fully-fledged pro. We believe folk music should be fun and should be shared, so we particularly welcome musicians who set out to entertain and involve the audience. We encourage people to do chorus songs and tunes and familiar material which gives others the chance to join in and help us to have a lively evening. We encourage playing and singing along where appropriate - some wonderful musical partnerships have developed through acquaintances made at the club. From time to time we book paid performers in the club, or hold concerts featuring professional artists. These are well advertised (please check the news column right) - otherwise every night is a floor spot night. There is a short break at about 9.00 and then we aim to finish at 10-30. A donation of £2 is requested on the door (audience and performers alike) to cover the cost of club expenses - we think that's pretty good value. It can get quite crowded, so please be here early if you plan to play or sing and don’t be disappointed if you only get the chance to do one song or tune (it's usually one in each half per performer). If we don't already know you, please introduce yourself to the MC on arrival so you are not overlooked. We like to hear constructive comments and suggestions, so if you have something to say please let us know on the email or phone number below. We email regulars with news about club events, the professional musicians we book occasionally, the festivals and gigs we put on or take part in and what our regular performers are up to. To be kept informed, please send us your email address. You won't receive anything other than club news.

07/06/2026

Tomorrow (Mon 8th June) is our relaxed poetry session 12.30 - 2.00pm at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club. All welcome!

02/06/2026

Here we go with a roundup from last month.
Members, guests, performers and audience all welcome every Thursday with music from 7.45pm at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club.
We hope to see you soon!

31/05/2026

May was another busy month with a lovely guest spot from Chameleon and loads of memorable performances from our regulars. Photo review of the month coming soon!

Meantime we're looking forward to our guest night on Thur 18th June when we’ll welcome John Cooper Wilde. John visited the club a couple of times recently and blew us away. He's seriously talented and we have to hear more from him!
Don't miss it!

We're back on Thursday with floorspots all the way from 7.45pm at the lovely Minchinhampton Cotswold Club.

25/05/2026

Guest night was just as good as we predicted with James and Jan in fine form. It's always fun when they’re around and we’re happy to report that James will be back later in the summer with his solo set so there’s lots to look forward to. Thanks again Chameleon. We loved it!

James reminded us how lucky we are to have a great venue and a bunch of enthusiastic supporters. We can't do this without you so keep coming. The Folk Club, the Cotswold Club and live music needs you!

We’re back with an evening of floor spots on Thursday with music from 7.45pm and all for a £2 donation. All welcome at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club. We hope to see you there.

19/05/2026

It's guest night on Thursday and we can't wait to welcome back James Slater and Jan Newton aka Chameleon. It's always great having them around! Plenty of floorspots too so come along and be part of the fun. Music starts at 7.45.
All welcome at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club.

12/05/2026

We hope you enjoy this lovely version of Stormy Monday Blues played by Robert Cooper. Thursday's are never sad at MFC because performers, audience, members and guests are always welcome at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club. Floor spots all the way this week from 7.45 - 10.30. Come along! Be happy!

10/05/2026

Tomorrow (Monday 11th May), our relaxed and informal poetry session at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club running from 12.30 - 2.00pm. All welcome. Just pop in!

05/05/2026

As you can see, April was a busy month. Big thanks to everyone who came along to support MFC the Cotswold Club and live music.
We have a fabulous guest night to look forward to in the company of Chameleon on Thur 21st May, but this Thursday and next its floorspots all the way so we hope you will visit the club sometime soon, share a song or two or just enjoy the talent and friendship on offer every Thursday evening at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club ! Music starts at 7.45!

28/04/2026

We have another busy month coming up in May with a fabulous guest spot from Chameleon to look forward to. Loads of floor spots too every Thursday night so come when you can. Performers, audience, members and guests are all welcome at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club!

27/04/2026

Last Thursday was a wonderful night featuring a gorgeous set from Hilary Pavey & Jim Reynolds. Their songs are so well crafted and their voices and musicianship just wonderful, but they also bring fun, laughter and some tears to the stage. It was a memorable night for sure. Big thanks to the team on room set up and PA and to our regular performers too.
This Thursday it’s floor spots all the way from 7.45 - 10.30. All welcome at the Minchinhampton Cotswold Club !

Address

Minchinhampton Cotswold Club, 11 High Street, Minchinhampton
Stroud
GL69BN

Opening Hours

8pm - 10:45pm

Website

http://www.minchfolkclub.org.uk/

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