+ at St Helen's

Polly Morris plus support

Thursday 29th January

Performing laugh-out-loud funny songs and also heart breakingly poignant songs, Polly Morris is a whirlwind of entertainment. Her songs have clever lyrics and catchy melodies and with her seventh album of original songs just released she is never short of something new to make you smile.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM The Unicorn Theatre,
Abingdon, OX14 3HZ

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Hase Waits plus support

Thursday 12th February

Hase Waits are sisters Hannah Bainton and Heather Thomas, two exceptional flauists and low whistlers, who have been playing together since the age of 6 and 7, fiddler Phil Ball, guitarist/hurdy-gurdyist James Thomas, bassist Luke Hirst and percussionist Gary Hammond.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM The Unicorn Theatre,
Abingdon, OX14 3HZ

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Honey and the Bear plus support

Thursday 12th March

Honey & the Bear have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and dynamic.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM The Unicorn Theatre,
Abingdon, OX14 3HZ

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Suntou Susso plus support

Thursday 2nd April

Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora - the 22-string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka culture for over seven centuries.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM The Unicorn Theatre,
Abingdon, OX14 3HZ

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Sorrel Nation plus support

Thursday 23rd April

Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and beyond and possesses one of those voices that makes you immediately stop what you’re doing to give her your full attention.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM The Unicorn Theatre,
Abingdon, OX14 3HZ

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Music at the Unicorn are moving venue to St Helen's Church, whilst the building phase of the enhancement project at The Abingdon Abbey Buildings takes place.

All MATU gigs for the rest of 2026 will be at St Helen's.

Sam Carter and Jon Wilks

Thursday 7th May

Sam Carter returns with a tour of intimate venues, previewing material from his fifth studio album.

Jon Wilks is a singer, songwriter and acclaimed fingerpicking guitarist whose work is rooted in English folk traditions, memory, and place.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:30PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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True Foxes plus support

Thursday 4th June

Having performed over 700 shows (and counting) since forming in 2019, True Foxes, the acclaimed Alt-Country/Americana, cousin-duo from Cornwall, are quickly gaining recognition in the UK and beyond.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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The Lost Notes plus support

Thursday 3rd September

As heard on BBC Introducing, The Lost Notes are a 5-piece Folk/UK-Americana band from Moseley, Birmingham, renowned from for their energetic, joyous live shows with songs rooted in three-part vocal harmonies that would make even a Beach Boy sit up and take notice!

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Sarah Yeo plus support

Thursday 1st October

Devon based singer songwriter Sarah Yeo is excited to bring her new album 'The Circles Of The Grain' to venues around the UK in 2026.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Chris While and Julie Matthews plus support

Thursday 15th October

Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the Britsh singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years. They have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Gilmore and Roberts plus support

Thursday 5th November

Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award- winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

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Janice Burns and John Doran plus support

Thursday 3rd December

Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world.

Doors Open at 7:00PM | Music at 7:15PM St Helen's Church, Abingdon,
Oxon, OX14 5EH

Tickets: £15 from Frend and Co,
29 Broad St, Abingdon-on-Thames,
OX14 3LH

Online: CLICK HERE - TicketSource
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