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
Fri 1 Jun
Ceilidh / Barn Dance to the Elusive Black Dog ceilidh band - Rippingale Village Hall, Station Street, Rippingale, near Bourne, PE10 0TA - 8pm - tickets from 01778 440444 or 07973 711746 or email
The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT - see website for full details
Sat 2 Jun
Ceilidh / Barn Dance to the Elusive Black Dog ceilidh band - Edenham Village Hall, 44 Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, PE10 0LS - 8pm - tickets from 01778 591209
Ceilidh / barn dance to the Waggonload of Monkeys - Baston Church, Baston near Peterborough, PE6 - details 01778 560497
The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT - see website for full details
Sun 3 Jun
The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT - see website for full details
Ceilidh / Barn Dance to the Elusive Black Dog ceilidh band - Blue Bell, 9 High St, Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3LR - 8pm - tickets from 01780 763003
Mon 4 Jun
King's Morris dancing out on Spring Bank Holiday - 11am: Bircham Windmill Country Days weekend, Great Bircham - 12 noon: Jolly Sailors, Brancaster Staithe - 1pm: Hoste Arms, Burnham Market - 2pm Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-sea - 01553 76890 or email
The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT - see website for full details
Ceilidh / barn dance to the Waggonload of Monkeys - Vergette's Farm, Ufford, Peterborough, PE9 3BH - 07802 331200
Tue 5 Jun
Ceilidh / barn dance to The Fruitcake Band - barn venue in Mill Lane, Tallington, Stamford, PE9 4RR - 01778 740880
Wed 6 Jun
Spalding Folk Club guests: Horizontal Sunday - Horizontal Sunday are: Lincolnshire maestro David Gray on melodeon, Rebecca Nice from the Isle of Skye on fiddle and clarsach, and Sarah Dorward from Dundee on fiddle - 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
Thu 7 Jun
Baston concert: The Young'uns - A second visit by the talented and funny folk group. One of the very few young folk groups to still sing traditional a capella music, Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes are three very fine singers who perform with passion and gusto. Their music draws from many aspects of the folk tradition and Sean's superbly crafted local songs ensure that their sets are energetic and well-balanced. NOTE - this the first thursday in the month and the first of two concerts this month. - Supporting artistes : tbc - The Barn, Main St, Baston, near Bourne PE6 9PA - 8pm - bring own drinks - tickets from 01778 560497 (these concerts often sell out)
Fri 8 Jun
Start of fiddle weekend - Stewart Hardy (tutor) - JS Arts, The Archway, 15 Swinegate, Grantham, NG31 6RJ - £275 incl tuition, accomodation & all meals - 01476 567021 or 07713 760266
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Boston Folk Club - guest: Brian Peters - upstairs at Eagle pub, 144 West St, Boston (just across from the rail station), PE21 8RE - normally 2nd Monday of the month - 01205 358783
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Baston concert: Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies - Jez Lowe has built an enviable reputation as a songwriter and performer in the world of acoustic music, and as a recognised musical ambassador for his native North East England, with more than a dozen albums and countless live performances around the world over the last twenty years - Supporting artistes : tbc - The Barn, Main St, Baston, near Bourne PE6 9PA - 8pm - bring own drinks - tickets from 01778 560497 (these concerts often sell out)
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