'Big Gigs' at St Andrew's
At St Andrew’s we welcome some of country’s top, headline folk performers. See below for who we look forward to welcoming soon and reports on previous events
Coming up...
Sunday 3 November, 7.30pm
We are delighted to welcome back Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band. Their memorable visit to St Andrew's in 2023 was a sell out success and we can look forward to again welcoming them to Hertford where they will perform old favourites as well as music from a new album. Licensed bar available. Tickets are on sale via
Ticketsource.
Thursday 14 November, 7.30pm
Megson come to St Andrew's with a strong reputation and loyal following. Debs and Stu Hanna have gained a reputation not only for their arresting and intelligent songwriting, but also for their exquisite musicianship and humour. Licensed bar available. Tickets are on sale via
Ticketsource.
When tickets are on sale for our folk gigs at St Andrew's, you'll find all the details here: TicketSource
April 2024
Messrs Spiers and Boden presented us with traditional folk in the most wondrous and joyful way, thus making the evening at St Andrew’s memorable for everyone who attended.
March 2024
Welcome back Martin Stewart Simpson - thank you for a great gig. Don’t leave it five years before you return.
January 2024
To say that Eliza Carthy is a ‘talented musician’ is an understatement. She has been performing since she was 13 and has conquered the world of folk music, with a long list of awards and prestigious collaborations with other folk celebrities.
December 2023
Just before Christmas, we were entertained by the lively, energetic multi-instrumentalists known as The Churchfitters, closing a memorable season of folk concerts on the altar stage at St Andrew’s in 2023.
November 2023
A brilliant, virtuoso concert from Kris Drever, the winner of several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. He was thrilled to play St Andrew’s; St Andrew’s was thrilled to have him.
November 2023
Fairport Convention returned to play the altar stage at St Andrew’s having been impressed by the acoustics in the church and the warm hospitality on their visit in 2022.
March 2023
According to Mojo Magazine, Cara Dillon has "quite possibly the world's most beautiful female voice". She has been captivating audiences for over twenty years. It was a joy to hear Cara perform in the beautiful surroundings of St Andrew's Church.
February 2023
On stage at St Andrew's, we had the line-up of fiddle player Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers.
November 2022
McTell is the latest in the growing line of premier folk performers to grace the altar stage at St Andrew’s. He comes with a professional career spanning 50 years; a catalogue of over 200 original songs and collaborations with some of the most famous folk musicians around.
September 2022
The latest folk artist to grace the altar stage at St Andrew’s, Jon Boden stands six feet tall and commands our attention immediately.
May 2022
The legendary Fairport Convention performed at St Andrew's on 6 May 2022, playing music from across their huge back catalogue as well as from contemporary releases.
December 2019
A Christmas concert like no other - celebrated folk ensemble Melrose Quartet treated us to the finest rousing Sheffield village carols alongside new seasonal songs.
June 2019
Playing as an acoustic singer songwriter for over 40 years, Knightley has built a reputation as one of England’s most accomplished folk performers.
April 2018
One of the most skilled folk guitarists playing on the British and American folk scene performed to a capacity audience at St Andrew's Church