Use the Colour code to find events that interest you: SONG: folk clubs, singarounds & concerts IN RED, MUSIC: sessions IN GREEN, DANCING (social): ceilidhs, barn dances, scottish, irish set, french dancing & Playford IN BLUE, DANCING (team): morris, clog, longsword, rapper sword, molly & appalachian displays to watch, or learning sessions - IN PURPLE, FESTIVALS & other IN BLACK
Thu 1 December
600 Whiskies Unplugged Acoustic Music Night upstairs in the Stables Bar, 600 Whiskies (was George Hotel), 20 High St, Leadenham, LN5 0PN - usually 1st Thursday each month - 8.15pm - 07835 711709 or email here
Learn english rapper sword dance with Rockingham Rapper - Childer's Club, 1A Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA - beginners welcome - partner not needed - 8 to 10pm - every Thursday - 07901 754064 or email
Voodoo Unplugged - 'Open Mic' acoustic session - 1st Thursday of the month - Mama Liz's, 9a North Street, Stamford, PE9 1EL - 8 to 11.30pm - email
Fri 2 December
First Friday Folk, The Wishing Well, Main St, Dyke, Bourne PE10 0AF - singaround - 8pm - 1st Fridays (different venue in Dec) - 01778 570115 Dean Hardy or email
Great British Folk Weekend at Butlins, Skegness - guests so far (dont know who is on which day) Ralph McTell, Seth Lakeman, Richard Digance, Emily Smith, Feast of Fiddles, The Churchfitters, Peatbog Faeries, Chumbawumba, Three Daft Monkeys, The Wurzels, Cara Dillon, Kanda Bongo Man, Alejandro Toledo & the Magic Tombolinos, Martyn Joseph, Matthews Southern Comfort, Fairport Connection, Pentangle featuring Jacqui McShee, The Dylan Project, Steve Gibbons Acoustic
Music session - Red Lion Hotel, Horncastle, LN9 5HT - 8.30pm - 2nd and 4th Friday of every month – email
No Frills Ceilidh with The Beltonas (caller Sue Gray) - St Mary's Church Hall, Rose Lane, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3RN - doors open 7.30pm for 7.45 start, 10.30 finish - no bar so bring your own alcohol - tea & coffee included - homemade cakes on sale - tickets £2.50 from email
Sat 3 December
Kieran Goss in concert - supported by Lesley Curtis & her band - St James Church, Aslackby (between Bourne & Sleaford), NG34 0HG - tickets £15 including meal - doors open 7pm for 7.30pm meal - 01778 440974 or 01778 832970 or email
Acoustic song & music session - Fox Inn, 34 Manor Road, Folkesworth, PE7 3SU - 8pm - 1st Saturday in the month - 07885 706502 or email - these evenings are usually acoustic, amplified occasionally.
Great British Folk Weekend at Butlins, Skegness - guests so far (dont know who is on which day) Ralph McTell, Seth Lakeman, Richard Digance, Emily Smith, Feast of Fiddles, The Churchfitters, Peatbog Faeries, Chumbawumba, Three Daft Monkeys, The Wurzels, Cara Dillon, Kanda Bongo Man, Alejandro Toledo & the Magic Tombolinos, Martyn Joseph, Matthews Southern Comfort, Fairport Connection, Pentangle featuring Jacqui McShee, The Dylan Project, Steve Gibbons Acoustic
St Agnes Fountain - St Agnes Fountain are about to embark on their 11th sell-out Christmas tour. Since their first get together to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album in 2001, the quartet of founder, David Hughes; Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and BBC Folk Awards Best Duo 2009, Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the season - They have now released seven treasured albums (five studio and two live CDs) including 2008's acclaimed "Soal Cake" and their 10th year celebratory album "Spirit of Christmas" but it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were actually being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year). Christmas, as they say, starts with St Agnes Fountain - Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL - 8pm - tickets £18 (£14) from 01780 763203
Sun 4 December
Irish (mainly) music session - Palmerston Arms, 82 Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PA - every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - 01733 896340
Great British Folk Weekend at Butlins, Skegness - guests so far (dont know who is on which day) Ralph McTell, Seth Lakeman, Richard Digance, Emily Smith, Feast of Fiddles, The Churchfitters, Peatbog Faeries, Chumbawumba, Three Daft Monkeys, The Wurzels, Cara Dillon, Kanda Bongo Man, Alejandro Toledo & the Magic Tombolinos, Martyn Joseph, Matthews Southern Comfort, Fairport Connection, Pentangle featuring Jacqui McShee, The Dylan Project, Steve Gibbons Acoustic
Haconby Open Mic - PA provided, no drums please - Hare & Hounds, Haconby, Bourne PE10 0UZ - 1st Sundays - 8pm - 01778 571428 Nick Gomm
Learn Appalachian dance - watch some here - with Tap & Sync - 5. to 7.30pm every Sunday - Thurning Village Hall, Barkston Main Street, Thurning, Peterborough, PE8 5RB - contact Pam 07725 191754 or email
Music session - Red Lion Inn, Church Road, (just off A16 Boston road), Stickford, PE22 8EP - 8.30pm - email To find pub, look for pub signs on main road or turn for Community Centre
Mon 5 December
Sir Harry's Sword junior sword dancers (9 to 16 years old) - most Mondays - 7:00 till 8:00 - Childers Club, Station Road, Whittlesey 01733 208205 or email
Folk at the Oak, Oak Inn, 48 Stamford Rd (the A43), Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3PA - singaround - 8.30pm - alternate Mondays - Bob Bakewell - 0116 2593395
Dance for Life barn dance/ceilidh - WI Hall, Park Lane, Holbeach, PE12 7EE - 7pm to 9.30pm - 1st Mondays - £3.50/£2.50 concessions, under 16's free with paying adult - pay on door or book in advance at 01775 723026 - tea, coffee, biscuits or bring your own drinks - hosted by local bands
Musicians and Dancers wanted. Learn Molly Dancing (women & men) with Pig Dyke Molly - every Monday - 8.15 to 9.45pm - upstairs in the Performance Theatre, Thomas Deacon Academy, Queen's Gardens, off Park Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2UW (as you come through the gate on Queens Gardens look to the right hand side of school and head down to the south entrance) - 01733 345883 or email
Tue 6 December
Acoustic Session, Millstone Inn, Barnack near Peterborough PE9 3ET - 8pm - 1st Tuesdays - details: 01733 891860 - MySpace
Learn Morris Dancing (men only) - Peterborough Morris, Fletton Ex-Service & WM Club, 243a High St, Peterborough PE2 9EH - every Tuesday, 8.30pm, Sept to April - 01733 757981 or email
St Neots Folk Club, Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH - check website for guest - every Tuesday 8.15pm - 01234 376278
Irish set dancing - every Tuesday in term time, but not 2nd Tuesdays of the month - 9 to 11pm - £1 - Ebeneezer's Club, Grove St, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9AG - 01733 757286 or 01733 893417
Scottish Country Dance - 8pm Tuesdays - St Mark’s Church Hall, 82 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2SN
Wed 7 December
Spalding Folk Club guests this week: Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston - "...Miranda’s rich, spine tingling vocals and strident yet sensitive double bass playing ", "Rex's mandolin style & fluidity augments Miranda's songs beautifully", South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding PE11 1SS click here for map & car parking - 1st Wednesdays - 8.15pm - usually £6 (£5 members) 01406 380100 or email
Learn English Clog Dancing (women & men) or join the band - Crosskey Clog, Village Hall, Gunton's Rd, Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7RT - every Wednesday, 8 to 10pm, Sept to April - 01778 393507
Learn Border (anglo/welsh) Dancing (women & Men) or join the band - Bourne Borderers - Edenham Village hall, Church Lane, Edenham, Lincs, PE10 0LS - every Wednesday - 8pm to 10pm - tel: 01778 424846
Peterborough Folk Dance Club, Marholm Village Hall, Peterborough, PE6 7JA - partner not needed - 7.30 to 9.30pm - Wednesdays - 01733 266873
94.9 FM or click here to listen live online - Tom Lane's Folk programme on BBC Radio Lincolnshire includes a "What's On" rundown, music tracks and sometimes a live guest - 6.30 to 7pm every Wednesday click here for website
Mike Harding's folk, roots & acoustic show on Radio 2 - 7 to 8pm every Wednesday or listen through BBC iplayer
Thu 8 December
Music session - Lincoln Arms, Bridge Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1XA - a regularish session but not always the same Thursday in the month - 8.30pm - 01775 723026
Learn english rapper sword dance with Rockingham Rapper - Childer's Club, 1A Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA - beginners welcome - partner not needed - 8 to 10pm - every Thursday - 07901 754064 or email
Pennyless duo at The Crown Inn, 19 High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland. LE15 9PY - 8pm - 01572 822302
Angel Open Mic - Angel Inn, 59 Main Street, Yarwell, Peterborough, PE8 6PR - every other Thursday - 01780 782582 or email
Fri 9 December
Whittlesey Folk Evening - songs & tunes - The Bricklayer's Arms, Station Rd, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA - 8pm - free admission – 2nd Fridays excl. Jul & Aug - 01733 206627 or email
Music session - The Chequers, St Mary's Street, St Neots, PE19 2TA - mainly tunes with a few songs - 2nd Friday of each month - 8.30 to 11pm - email
Music session - Red Lion Hotel, Horncastle, LN9 5HT - 8.30pm - 2nd and 4th Friday of every month – email
Sat 10 December
Hannah James & Sam Sweeney - Although still only in their early 20s, Hannah and Sam need little introduction to the folk scene having been regulars at festivals for many years. They play predominantly English songs and tunes on Accordion and Fiddle, and the live show naturally includes Hannah's renowned high-energy clog dancing - support: Harry Preen and George Ramsay - tickets £10 from 01778 380197 or email
Scandinavian Music & Dance - 8 to 11pm - Function Room, Northwick Arms, High St, Ketton, Stamford, PE9 3TA - no experience or partner needed - suggested donation: £3 - email - I suspect that there might be a dance workshop earlier in the Methodist Church Hall, off Bull Lane (signposted from Ketton High Street) - tel: 07815 515233 for all details
Sun 11 December
Irish (mainly) music session - Palmerston Arms, 82 Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PA - every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - 01733 896340
Haconby Unplugged (song session, see 3rd Mons for tune session) - Hare & Hounds, Haconby, Bourne PE10 0UZ - 2nd Sundays - 8pm - 01778 425422 or email
Learn Appalachian dance - watch some here - with Tap & Sync - 5. to 7.30pm every Sunday - Thurning Village Hall, Barkston Main Street, Thurning, Peterborough, PE8 5RB - contact Pam 07725 191754 or email
Music session - Red Lion Inn, Church Road, (just off A16 Boston road), Stickford, PE22 8EP - 8.30pm - email To find pub, look for pub signs on main road or turn for Community Centre
Mon 12 December
Irish & american tune session - Ship Inn, 20 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EF - 9pm - 2nd Mon of the month - email
Boston Folk Club - guest this month: Christmas Party Night with the Boston Folk Orchestra- upstairs at Eagle pub, 144 West St, Boston (just across from the rail station), PE21 8RE - normally 2nd Monday of the month - 01205 358783 or email
Musicians and Dancers wanted. Learn Molly Dancing (women & men) with Pig Dyke Molly - every Monday - 8.15 to 9.45pm - upstairs in the Performance Theatre, Thomas Deacon Academy, Queen's Gardens, off Park Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2UW (as you come through the gate on Queens Gardens look to the right hand side of school and head down to the south entrance) - 01733 345883 or email
Sir Harry's Sword junior sword dancers (9 to 16 years old) - most Mondays - 7:00 till 8:00 - Childers Club, Station Road, Whittlesey 01733 208205 or email
Tue 13 December
Irish set dancing - every Tuesday in term time - 9-11pm - £1 - The Swiss Cottage, Grove St, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9AG - 01733 757286 or 01733 751477
Open Mic Night - every 2nd Tuesday in the month - The Bull, Guntons Road, Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7QW - 8.30pm - free - email
Learn Morris Dancing (men only) - Peterborough Morris, Fletton Ex-Service & WM Club, 243a High St, Peterborough PE2 9EH - every Tuesday, 8.30pm, Sept to April - 01733 757981 or email
Gretton Singaround, Hatton Arms, Gretton, near Corby NN17 3DN - singaround - 8.30pm - alternate Tuesdays - Andy Butterworth 01536 770302
St Neots Folk Club, Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH - check website for guest - every Tuesday 8.15pm - 01234 376278
Scottish Country Dance - 8pm Tuesdays - St Mark’s Church Hall, 82 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2SN
Wed 14 December
Redmile Music singaround - Barnstone Country Club, Works Lane, Barnstone, Notts NG13 9JN - 8.30pm - free - fortnightly on Wednesdays - everyone is welcome to play, sing, or relax and listen, where musicians of all abilities can get together and enjoy each other's music - for details contact Sairz on 01159 332225 or 07841 333315 or email
Learn English Clog Dancing (women & men) or join the band - Crosskey Clog, Village Hall, Gunton's Rd, Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7RT - every Wednesday, 8 to 10pm, Sept to April - 01778 393507
Learn Border (anglo/welsh) Dancing (women & Men) or join the band - Bourne Borderers - Edenham Village hall, Church Lane, Edenham, Lincs, PE10 0LS - every Wednesday - 8pm to 10pm - tel: 01778 424846
94.9 FM or click here to listen live online - Tom Lane's Folk programme on BBC Radio Lincolnshire includes a "What's On" rundown, music tracks and sometimes a live guest - 6.30 to 7pm every Wednesday click here for website
Mike Harding's folk, roots & acoustic show on Radio 2 - 7 to 8pm every Wednesday or listen through BBC iplayer
Backroom Acoustic Music Club - songs & music - Railway Inn, 132 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HS - 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month - email
Thu 15 December
Spalding singaround, Welland Yacht Club, River Bank, Spalding PE11 3AA (follow Cradge Bank next to BP station) - 3rd Thursdays - 01205 723884 click here
Open Mic session - Deepings Rugby Club, Linchfield Rd, Deeping St James, Lincs PE6 8EP - 3rd Thursdays - 8pm - 01778 380163 or 01778 345228 or email
Learn english rapper sword dance with Rockingham Rapper - Childer's Club, 1A Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA - beginners welcome - partner not needed - 8 to 10pm - every Thursday - 07901 754064 or email
Fri 16 December
French dancing - waltz, mazurka, bourree, scottish, etc - dancers & musicians of any level welcome - Northwick Arms, High St, Ketton, Stamford, PE9 3TA - 8 to 11pm - 3rd Fridays, except July & Aug - details Adam or Mary 01780 720521 or email
Irish Music session - Crown Inn, 8 Duck St, Elton, PE8 6RQ - 3rd Thursday in the month - 9pm
Sat 17 December
Pennyless trio at The Drill Hall, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EY - 12-2pm - 01522 873894
Sun 18 December
Irish (mainly) music session - Palmerston Arms, 82 Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PA - every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - 01733 896340
Singaround - Marquis of Granby, 65 Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DA - some tunes - 4 to 8pm - 3rd Sun in the month - 01529 300277 or email
Grantham Folk Club, Blue Pig Inn, Vine Street, Grantham, NG316RQ - 3rd Sun in the month - email or 01572 789939
Learn Appalachian dance - watch some here - with Tap & Sync - 5. to 7.30pm every Sunday - Thurning Village Hall, Barkston Main Street, Thurning, Peterborough, PE8 5RB - contact Pam 07725 191754 or email
Music session - Red Lion Inn, Church Road, (just off A16 Boston road), Stickford, PE22 8EP - 8.30pm - email To find pub, look for pub signs on main road or turn for Community Centre
Pennyless trio in the Back Room at Mama Liz's Stamford. Free entry, North Street, Stamford PE9 1EL. 01780 765888 4-6pm
Mon 19 December
Haconby Hare music session - musicians & listeners welcome - Hare & Hounds, 2 West Rd, Haconby, Bourne PE10 0UZ - 3rd Mondays - 8pm - 01778 571563 or email
Open Mic - The Crown Inn, Duck St, Elton, Northants, PE8 6RQ - 3rd Monday of the month - 8pm - 07736 434234 or email
Bluegrass tune session - Shuckburgh Arms, Main St, Southwick, Oundle, PE8 5BL - 3rd Mondays of the month - 8.30pm
Musicians and Dancers wanted. Learn Molly Dancing (women & men) with Pig Dyke Molly - every Monday - 8.15 to 9.45pm - upstairs in the Performance Theatre, Thomas Deacon Academy, Queen's Gardens, off Park Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2UW (as you come through the gate on Queens Gardens look to the right hand side of school and head down to the south entrance) - 01733 345883 or email
Folk at the Oak, Oak Inn, 48 Stamford Rd (the A43), Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3PA - singaround - 8.30pm - alternate Mondays - Bob Bakewell - 0116 2593395
Sir Harry's Sword junior sword dancers (9 to 16 years old) - most Mondays - 7:00 till 8:00 - Childers Club, Station Road, Whittlesey 01733 208205 or email
Tue 20 December
Learn Morris Dancing (men only) - Peterborough Morris, Fletton Ex-Service & WM Club, 243a High St, Peterborough PE2 9EH - every Tuesday, 8.30pm, Sept to April - 01733 757981 or email
Mainly music session, with the odd song - King's Arms, Kings Arms Lane, Polebrook, near Oundle, PE8 5LW - 3rd Tuesday of the month - 8pm - contact: 07903 649842 or email
Open Mic - The Boat, 2 Ramsey Rd, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE1 2DR - every 3rd Tuesday of the month
St Neots Folk Club, Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH - check website for guest - every Tuesday 8.15pm - 01234 376278
Scottish Country Dance - 8pm Tuesdays - St Mark’s Church Hall, 82 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2SN
Wisbech Acoustic Music Club - The Three Tuns, Norwich Road, Wisbech, PE13 2AP - 4th Tuesdays - 7.30 to 11pm - tel 07730 814013 or email
Wed 21 December
94.9 FM or click here to listen live online - Tom Lane's Folk programme on BBC Radio Lincolnshire includes a "What's On" rundown, music tracks and sometimes a live guest - 6.30 to 7pm every Wednesday click here for website
Mike Harding's folk, roots & acoustic show on Radio 2 - 7 to 8pm every Wednesday or listen through BBC iplayer
Learn English Clog Dancing (women & men) or join the band - Crosskey Clog, Village Hall, Gunton's Rd, Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7RT - every Wednesday, 8 to 10pm, Sept to April - 01778 393507
Learn Border (anglo/welsh) Dancing (women & Men) or join the band - Bourne Borderers - Edenham Village hall, Church Lane, Edenham, Lincs, PE10 0LS - every Wednesday - 8pm to 10pm - tel: 01778 424846
Thu 22 December
Learn english rapper sword dance with Rockingham Rapper - Childer's Club, 1A Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA - beginners welcome - partner not needed - 8 to 10pm - every Thursday - 07901 754064 or email
Angel Open Mic - Angel Inn, 59 Main Street, Yarwell, Peterborough, PE8 6PR - every other Thursday - 01780 782582 or email
Baston concert: Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer - although best-known for their instrumental skills with Scottish small pipes, accordion, Swedish nyckelharpa and guitar, the duo are well recognised for their song arrangements too. With their blend of traditional material and contemporary interpretations, they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh - Supporting artistes : tbc - The Barn, Main St, Baston, near Bourne PE6 9PA - 8pm - bring own drinks - tickets £8 from 01778 560497 (these concerts often sell out)
Fri 23 December
Music session - Red Lion Hotel, Horncastle, LN9 5HT - 8.30pm - 2nd and 4th Friday of every month – email
Sat 24 December
Sun 25 December
Mon 26 December
(best check this one is still on) Folk at the Oak, Oak Inn, 48 Stamford Rd (the A43), Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3PA - singaround - 8.30pm - alternate Mondays - Bob Bakewell - 0116 2593395
(best check this one is still on) Music eve - no fixed genre, any music as long as it's good - Angel Inn, St Osyths Lane, Oundle, PE8 4BG - 8.30pm - Rog & Pam 01832 273030, 07903 649842 or email
Tue 27 December
Music session - Red Lion, King Street, West Deeping, PE6 9HP - 8pm - nibbles provided
Music session - Durham Ox, Church Street, Orston, Notts, NG13 9NS (just off A52) - last Tuesday of the month - 8 to 11pm - Mark Pargin 01949 850059
Music and song session - Shuckburgh Arms, Main St, Southwick, Oundle, PE8 5BL - 4th Tuesdays of the month - 8.30pm - 07732 169161 or email
Gretton Singaround, Hatton Arms, Gretton, near Corby NN17 3DN - singaround - 8.30pm - alternate Tuesdays - Andy Butterworth 01536 770302
Wed 28 December
Learn English Clog Dancing (women & men) or join the band - Crosskey Clog, Village Hall, Gunton's Rd, Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7RT - every Wednesday, 8 to 10pm, Sept to April - 01778 393507
Learn Border (anglo/welsh) Dancing (women & Men) or join the band - Bourne Borderers - Edenham Village hall, Church Lane, Edenham, Lincs, PE10 0LS - every Wednesday - 8pm to 10pm - tel: 01778 424846
Redmile Music singaround - Barnstone Country Club, Works Lane, Barnstone, Notts NG13 9JN - 8.30pm - free - fortnightly on Wednesdays - everyone is welcome to play, sing, or relax and listen, where musicians of all abilities can get together and enjoy each other's music - for details contact Sairz on 01159 332225 or 07841 333315 or email
94.9 FM or click here to listen live online - Tom Lane's Folk programme on BBC Radio Lincolnshire includes a "What's On" rundown, music tracks and sometimes a live guest - 6.30 to 7pm every Wednesday click here for website
Mike Harding's folk, roots & acoustic show on Radio 2 - 7 to 8pm every Wednesday or listen through BBC iplayer
Backroom Acoustic Music Club - songs & music - Railway Inn, 132 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HS - 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month - email
Thu 29 December
Peterborough Open Mic - Cherry Tree, 9-11 Oundle Road Peterborough, PE2 9PB - 8.30pm - last Thursday of every month - Jules Morgan 07810 867229 or email
Fri 30 December
Music session - Red Lion Hotel, Horncastle, LN9 5HT - 8.30pm - 2nd and 4th Friday of every month – email
Sat 31 December
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