Name: Folk in the Forest
Start: 2025-10-04T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-04T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Cafe Ambio, Whinlatter Visitor Centre, Keswick CA12 5TW

Enchanting evenings of music in Whinlatter Forest, with floor spots, special guests and an informal session to round off the evening.
A folk club with a difference - set in the glorious surroundings of the Whinlatter forest, showcasing local artists and with opportunities to join in yourself. The combined magic of music and nature is an unforgettable experience, and a great way to connect with others through music.
Each evening starts with floor spots, followed by special guests, and we finish the evening with an open session - bring an instrument or a song to share…
If the weather's favourable, we'll have the event outdoors on the verandah, so dress warmly! If the weather's bad, we'll move indoors to the cafe.
Tickets by donation - suggested amounts £3 - £10. Please pay what you can afford, and help us keep prices low for those facing financial hardship.
Cafe Ambio has a licenced bar and is serving delicious food from 17:00 so enjoy a hearty meal followed by some great entertainment.
SPECIAL GUESTS
September 6th: Anne-Marie Sanderson / Tryckster Acoustic
Anne-Marie Sanderson is a prolific and inspiring singer / song-writer steadily building a following for her warm and sensitive delivery of original songs exploring the complexities of modern life. Anne-Marie’s songwriting is both thought-provoking and uplifting, combining deft guitar work with imaginative melodies, making for a compelling live proposition.
West Cumbrian folk stalwarts Tryckster have been entertaining audiences for over twenty years with their lively blend of raucous folk tunes and politically conscious songs of hope and social justice. This stripped-back acoustic version of the band will be performing material from their new album, bring your dancing shoes!
October 4th: Pete Garnett / Shanty Lads
Accordion virtuoso Pete Garnett - formerly of Scottish Klezmer / Balkan band Moishe's Bagel - is a remarkable musician, drawing on global folk traditions to create a captivating set of tunes from around the world, all played with dextrous skill and an eminently danceable vibe.
The Shanty Lads are west Cumbria's answer to Fishermen's Friends, a boisterous shanty group with boundless energy and humourous banter. Their rousing brand of singing is entertaining and powerfully accessible, and bound to have the whole cafe united in song.