Abigail Lapell live at The Folklore Rooms

Abigail Lapell is performing live at The Folklore Rooms in Brighton on 16 November 2026. This show, presented by Folklore Sessions, brings the Toronto-based singer-songwriter to the city as part of her tour supporting her most recent record, Shadow Child. Lapell has established a distinct musical identity, often categorising her work as 'prairie noir' or 'Canadiana desert rock'. Her career to date includes over 48 million streams across digital platforms and three Canadian Folk Music Awards, where she has been recognised as English Songwriter of the Year and for Contemporary Album of the Year.

The performance will feature songs from Shadow Child, which was released on 8 May 2026 via Outside Music. The album is a thematic exploration of motherhood, comprising nine tracks that correspond to the nine months of her pregnancy leading up to the birth of her son in November 2024. The record includes contributions from several notable collaborators, including Jill Barber, Frazey Ford, Dana Sipos, and Pharis Romero. During her live sets, Lapell provides her own accompaniment, switching between piano, harmonica, and fingerstyle guitar to support her vocals.

The Folklore Rooms is situated at 12 North Street, positioned above The Quadrant Pub in the centre of Brighton. The venue is a space dedicated to folk music and is known for offering an intimate environment for both the artist and the audience, with a capacity of just 60 people. Doors for the event open at 19:30, and the music is scheduled to begin at 20:00. It is important to note that this is an 18+ event. Tickets can be purchased through See Tickets, with a standard price of £15.20 and a nominal value of £13.50.