Folk in Gateshead

Folk Calendar lists 3 dances and 1 session at 3 venues in Gateshead. Saturday is the busiest night, with 2 of the regular listings.

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Monday 1 February to Sunday 28 February

Monday 1 February

Mon 1 Feb 13:00 15:00
Session

Blake Arms Singaround

The Blake Arms, Seghill, Northumberland
- Song
- Singaround
Mon 1 Feb 18:45 20:30
Morris Practice

Step This Way practice

Nettlesworth Community Centre, Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Mon 1 Feb 19:00 21:00
Session

The Auckland Shanty Singers

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Song
- Shanties
Mon 1 Feb 19:30 21:30
Morris Practice

Star & Shadow practice

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Mon 1 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Elm Tree Monday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Mon 1 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Fisherfolk

The Fisherman’s Arms, Hartlepool, County Durham

Mon 1 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Bridge Folk Club

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Mon 1 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Mariners & Marras

Enigma Tap, North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Tuesday 2 February

Tue 2 Feb 19:00 21:00
Session

ERWAMS

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Mixed
Tue 2 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Elm Tree Tuesday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Tue 2 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Global Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Traditional
Tue 2 Feb 21:00 22:30
Session

Globe Folk Jam

The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wednesday 3 February

Wed 3 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Tyne Folk Singers Night

Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
- Song
Wed 3 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Newcastle Sacred Harp

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Shape Note
Wed 3 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Barrasford Folk Club

Barrasford Village Hall, Barrasford, Northumberland
- Mixed
Wed 3 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Wed 3 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Brewer’s Troupe

The Brewery, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Wed 3 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Cramlington Folk Club

Benedictine Social Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
- Mixed

Thursday 4 February

Thu 4 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Gallowgate Singers Circle

Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Friday 5 February

Fri 5 Feb 13:00 16:00
Session

First Friday Folk Gathering

Arts Centre Washington, Washington, Tyne and Wear
- Mixed
- Traditional
Fri 5 Feb 19:00 21:00
Session

Folk at the Hearth

The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Fri 5 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Fri 5 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Friday Session

Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
- Mixed

Saturday 6 February New moon

Sunday 7 February

Sun 7 Feb 12:00 14:00
Session

Tap and Spile Sunday Session

Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 7 Feb 13:00 15:00
Session

Steam Machine Sessions

The Steam Machine Brewing Co., Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 7 Feb 13:00 15:00
Session

Alum Ale House Irish Session

Alum Ale House, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Sun 7 Feb 14:00 16:00
Session

Ballad Club

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Sun 7 Feb 19:00 21:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Sunday Session

Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 7 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

South Shields Folk Club

South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Sun 7 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

The Monkey Folk Club

Monkseaton Arms, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround

Monday 8 February

Mon 8 Feb 18:45 20:30
Morris Practice

Step This Way practice

Nettlesworth Community Centre, Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Mon 8 Feb 19:00 21:00
Session

The Auckland Shanty Singers

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Song
- Shanties
Mon 8 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Steeltown Session

The Grey Horse, Consett, County Durham
Mon 8 Feb 19:30 21:30
Morris Practice

Star & Shadow practice

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Mon 8 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Elm Tree Monday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Mon 8 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Bridge Folk Club

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround

Tuesday 9 February

Shrovetide

Tue 9 Feb 13:00 15:00
Session

Morpeth Slow & Steady Session

Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland
Tue 9 Feb 19:00 21:00
Session

ERWAMS

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Mixed
Tue 9 Feb 19:00 21:30
Dance

Tyneside Ceilidh Nights

Gateshead Masonic Hall, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Ceilidh
- Dance
Tue 9 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Elm Tree Tuesday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Tue 9 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Come All Ye

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Round the Room
Tue 9 Feb 21:00 22:30
Session

Globe Folk Jam

The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wednesday 10 February

Wed 10 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Newcastle Sacred Harp

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Shape Note
Wed 10 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Wed 10 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Brewer’s Troupe

The Brewery, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Wed 10 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Cramlington Folk Club

Benedictine Social Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
- Mixed

Thursday 11 February

Thu 11 Feb 13:00 16:00
Session

Trinity Folk

17Nineteen, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Thu 11 Feb 19:30 21:30
Session

Gallowgate Singers Circle

Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Thu 11 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Station House Session

The Station House, Durham, County Durham
- Tune
Thu 11 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Old Time Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Friday 12 February

Fri 12 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Fri 12 Feb 20:00 22:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Friday Session

Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
- Mixed

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Everything listed in Gateshead

Dances 3

A Very Merry Family Christmas Ceilidh Saturday 19 December 2026 at 14:00
Christmas Ceilidh Saturday 19 December 2026 at 19:30
Tyneside Ceilidh Nights Second Tuesday of the month at 19:00

Sessions 1

Central Bar Singaround Monthly, 3rd Thursday at 12:30

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