+ at St Helen's
Honey and the Bear
+ David Clifton
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
+ Bille Maree
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
Online:
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Sorrel Nation
+ Steve Jinski
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
Online:
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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 MaySam 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
Online:
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True Foxes
+ Painted Sky
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
+ Anna Renae
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
Online:
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Sarah Yeo
+ Lesley Pike
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
+ Adam Matthews
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
Online:
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Gilmore and Roberts
+ Rob Clamp
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
Online:
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Janice Burns and John Doran
+ Wednesday"s Wolves
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:
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About Us
Music At The Unicorn is a not-for-profit organisation entirely run by volunteers. We stage music gigs in Abingdon-on-Thames and give performance opportunities to up-and-coming musicians and singer-songwriters. We have been operating for over fifteen years. Huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers who make every aspect of the shows happen, from booking artists to running the bar.
© Music At The Unicorn 2026