Camden may be the home of punk, but it also has the Green Note: one of the best places in London to see live folk and world music, with gigs every night of the week. The setting is intimate: a tiny bare-brick room with mics set up in a corner, backdropped by red curtains. Most tickets are under £10 (£12 at the door)
Acts include many British and Irish folk, bluegrass and traditional bands, as well as really eclectic musicians from around the world. Beer, wine and vegetarian snacks and tapas are available.