Making and responding to music with others is a great way of connecting and building community. We are involved with informal social music and dance sessions as well as running more structured groups such as the Southampton Folk Orchestra, aiming to play for others in concerts or dances.

We also provide workshops and taster sessions for folk festivals and community groups of all ages.

Southampton Folk Orchestra

Play some fantastic tunes Make music with others Create musical arrangements Perform live Learn about our musical heritage Do you play an instrument? Would you like to play with other people in a relaxed and friendly setting? Southampton...

Folk Orchestra Performances

Southampton Folk Orchestra aims to perform at least once each term. Find out where you can come and hear us along with details of past events. Friday 21st November 2025 at 7.30pm Orchestral Folk! - with Wessex Folk Orchestra St Denys Church, Dundee...

Workshops and Demonstrations

For Community groups, organizations and festivals we offer a flexible range of talks, demonstrations and workshops based on folk traditions of Hampshire and the south of England. Contact us if you would like a presentation or workshop for your group...

Sessions

Although they're not part of FolkActive, all of us love playing and dancing in folk sessions. They're a fantastic way for people to make music together in an informal and supportive environment - community music at its best! We were closely involved with...