Welcome to Cecil Sharp House
Explore England's award winning folk arts centre, at the heart of London.
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A world-class dedicated folk arts centre, Cecil Sharp House is at the heart of English folk. The House has played host to some of the biggest names in music. A busy schedule of dances, gigs, courses, workshops, lectures and talks awaits!
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As one of the most celebrated and legendary music and dance venues in London, Cecil Sharp House is the perfect venue to host your event. Whether you’re promoting a concert, hosting a meeting or looking for a teaching or rehearsal space, this unique venue provides a flexible solution. We can accommodate dance and music classes, private parties, weddings, conferences. Cecil Sharp House is used as a location for films, television programmes and fashion shoots.
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonYour chance to learn from a professionally trained Slovak traditional dancer.
Morena Slovak Dance Company
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonExplore choral folk song arrangements in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Monday Folk Choir Workshops Autumn 2019
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonLearn lively Cotswold morris dances, complete with hankies and sticks, in this friendly and accessible class.
Morris Dancing Autumn 2019
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonLearn Lancashire clog dancing, a great northern British tradition, alive and kicking in the south. Classes are suitable for beginners and there’s no need to bring a partner.
Camden Clog
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonLong established and much-loved folk club, with monthly guest nights. Floor singers always welcome.
Sharp’s Folk Club
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonImprove your fiddle playing in a friendly group, led by Pete Cooper, who teaches fiddle playing by ear.
London Fiddle School
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Latest news...
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Heg and the Wolf Chorus Interview
Thu 5th Sep 2019
The band from the South-West spent last year creating their second studio album, partially funded... -
A different kind of London experience
Tue 27th Aug 2019
We recently had the team from myhotelbreak.com visit us here at Cecil Sharp House when... -
Beachwalking with Old Man Luedecke…
Tue 20th Aug 2019
It’s a brilliantly sunny August afternoon on the Isle of Wight and Old Man Luedecke... -
Going green at Cecil Sharp House
Mon 5th Aug 2019
At the English Folk Dance and Song Society and Cecil Sharp House we are committed to improving... -
Exclusive interview: Les Poules à Colin
Mon 22nd Jul 2019
Next month we're looking forward to hosting three strikingly different Canadian folk acts in one...