Martin Simpson
Some Kind of Jubilee album tour
Melodic. Moving. At his absolute best.
September 2026 sees the release of Some Kind of Jubilee the new album from Martin Simpson. 50 years on from his first LP, Golden Vanity, this record captures Martin at his absolute best supported by a cast of brilliant musicians. Recorded in Yorkshire and Santa Monica, courtesy of Jackson Browne, Some Kind of Jubilee contains new originals, reimagined classics and traditional songs.
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two Theatre Layout
Price: £30.10
Stage Times: Announced nearer showtime.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
About the artist
One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo performances. Martin was nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer – and has won numerous awards.
A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson plays his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.
