Riding the wave of their triumphant return to the fields of a sold-out Cropredy Convention last weekend, legendary British Folk-Rockers,
Fairport Convention, are now busy gearing up for their 2025 Autumn Tour. Hitting the road on Wednesday 8th October.
Fresh off the back of two classic performances at Cropredy – both opening and closing the festival that has become the highlight of their dedicated fanbase’s year – the band that pioneered British Folk Rock will take in 23 dates across England, Scotland and Wales before rounding things off in suitable style at The Tung Auditorium in Liverpool on November 2nd.
Fans of both the band and their synonymous gathering in the Oxfordshire fields were treated to a Cropredy Convention to remember this year – featuring some memorable performances from established acts such as Albert Lee, Trevor Horn and Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre, whilst also being introduced to some of the UK’s finest emerging talent like The Henry Girls, Urban Folk Quartet and The Salts.
There were even a couple of illustrious surprise guest appearances – including Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant joining Deborah Bonham for a couple of numbers in the blissful Saturday afternoon sunshine.
Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) – surprise guest of Cropredy 2025. Courtesy of Tracey Welch Photography.
Never a band to be accused of resting on their laurels, the band will regroup as a four piece for a more intimate and stripped-back tour, with a setlist as expansive and eclective as ever. Celebrating a whopping 58 years in business in 2025, Fairport Convention continue to shape the musical landscape of British Folk-Rock. With a passion for performance that has never waned, the formidable Fairport live experience continues to sell out venues across the country.
“Stuffing their set with a surprising amount of new material for a vintage act, Fairport are still clearly having fun and brought the house down.” – The Guardian
Each trip around the sun heralds another milestone, with 2025 marking 40 years since ‘Gladys’ Leap’ – the first album of the reunited Fairport Convention, featuring Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg and the first contributions from Ric Sanders – all of whom join the lineup for the Autumn 2025 Tour.
Fairport have always been partial to obscure titles, with this particular album being named after Gladys Hillier – a 65 year old postwoman from Cranham, who created a shortcut on her daily route by jumping across a fast-flowing brook. The spot was recently named after her on the Ordnance Survey map as ‘Gladys’ Leap’.
Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention) headlining Cropredy (2025). Courtesy of Oz Hardwick.
Fairport Convention’s Autumn Tour runs from 8th October to 2nd November, with some shows already sold out. Tickets are available to purchase now on the links below.
Fairport Convention – Autumn 2025 UK Tour
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
The Green Hotel, Kinross – TICKETS
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
The Green Hotel, Kinross – TICKETS
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Byre Theatre, St Andrews – SOLD OUT
Sat, 11th Oct 2025
Lemon Tree, Aberdeen – TICKETS
Sun, 12th Oct 2025
St Lukes Church, Glasgow – TICKETS
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Crookes Social Club, Sheffield – TICKETS
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
The Witham, Barnard Castle – TICKETS
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Victoria Hall, Settle – TICKETS
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Town Hall, Masham – SOLD OUT
Sat, 18th Oct 2025
The Met, Bury – SOLD OUT
Sun, 19th Oct 2025
The Mill, Banbury – TICKETS
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
The Exchange, Twickenham – TICKETS
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
St Mary’s Arts Centre, Sandwich – TICKETS
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Theatre Royal, Winchester – TICKETS
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
St James’ Church, Emsworth – TICKETS
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Medina Theatre, Isle of Wight – TICKETS
Sun, 26th Oct 2025
The Cutty Sark, London – TICKETS
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Acapela Studios, Pentyrch – SOLD OUT
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
The Sub Rooms, Stroud – TICKETS
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Assembly Rooms, Ludlow – TICKETS
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Norden Farm, Maidenhead – TICKETS
Sat, 1st Nov 2025
Village Hall, Lowdham – SOLD OUT
Sun, 2nd Nov 2025
The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool – TICKETS
Chris Leslie playing the opening acoustic set at Cropredy (2025). Courtesy of Tracey Welch Photography.
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