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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Friday 6 November to Thursday 31 December

Friday 18 December

Fri 18 Dec 18:30 21:30
Dance

DIY Ceilidh

The Lubber Fiend, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Ceilidh
- Dance
Fri 18 Dec 19:30 22:30
Dance

Ceilidh at the Coast

Whitley Bay Big Local, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Ceilidh
- Dance
Fri 18 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Fri 18 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Friday Session

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

Saturday 19 December

Sat 19 Dec 14:00 17:00
Dance

A Very Merry Family Christmas Ceilidh

The Glasshouse, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Ceilidh
- Dance
Sat 19 Dec 19:30 22:30
Dance

Christmas Ceilidh

The Glasshouse, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Ceilidh
- Dance

Sunday 20 December

Sun 20 Dec 12:00 14:00
Session

Tap and Spile Sunday Session

Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 20 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

South Shields Folk Club

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

The Monkey Folk Club

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

Monday 21 December

Mon 21 Dec 18:45 20:30
Morris Practice

Step This Way practice

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

The Auckland Shanty Singers

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

Crown Inn Session

Crown Inn, Humshaugh, Northumberland
- Mixed
Mon 21 Dec 19:30 21:30
Morris Practice

Star & Shadow practice

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Mon 21 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Elm Tree Monday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Mon 21 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Bridge Folk Club

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Mon 21 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Mariners & Marras

Enigma Tap, North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Tuesday 22 December

Tue 22 Dec 13:00 16:00
Session

Stumble Inn Folk and Acoustic Afternoon

The Stumble Inn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Tue 22 Dec 19:00 21:00
Session

ERWAMS

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Mixed
Tue 22 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

Elm Tree Tuesday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Tue 22 Dec 21:00 22:30
Session

Globe Folk Jam

The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wednesday 23 December

Wed 23 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

Newcastle Sacred Harp

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Shape Note
Wed 23 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Wed 23 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Brewer’s Troupe

The Brewery, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Wed 23 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Cramlington Folk Club

Benedictine Social Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
- Mixed
Wed 23 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Old Tannery Session

The Old Tannery, Hexham, Northumberland

Thursday 24 December Cold Moon

Thu 24 Dec 19:00 21:00
Session

Light Ship Singaround

Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, Blyth, Northumberland
- Song
- Singaround
Thu 24 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

Gallowgate Singers Circle

Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Thu 24 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Old Time Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Friday 25 December

Fri 25 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Fri 25 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Friday Session

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

Saturday 26 December

Boxing Day

Sunday 27 December

Sun 27 Dec 12:00 14:00
Session

Tap and Spile Sunday Session

Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 27 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

South Shields Folk Club

South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Sun 27 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

The Monkey Folk Club

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

Monday 28 December

Mon 28 Dec Time to be confirmed
Dance

Hexham Christmas Ceilidh

Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, Northumberland
- Ceilidh
- Dance
Mon 28 Dec 18:45 20:30
Morris Practice

Step This Way practice

Nettlesworth Community Centre, Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Mon 28 Dec 19:00 21:00
Session

The Auckland Shanty Singers

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Song
- Shanties
Mon 28 Dec 19:30 21:30
Morris Practice

Star & Shadow practice

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Mon 28 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Elm Tree Monday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Mon 28 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Bridge Folk Club

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

Tuesday 29 December

Tue 29 Dec 19:00 21:00
Session

ERWAMS

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Mixed
Tue 29 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

Elm Tree Tuesday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Tue 29 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Global Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Traditional
Tue 29 Dec 21:00 22:30
Session

Globe Folk Jam

The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wednesday 30 December

Wed 30 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

Newcastle Sacred Harp

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

Tyne Folk Singers Night

Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
- Song
Wed 30 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Wed 30 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Brewer’s Troupe

The Brewery, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Wed 30 Dec 20:00 22:00
Session

Cramlington Folk Club

Benedictine Social Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
- Mixed

Thursday 31 December

New Year's Eve

Thu 31 Dec 19:30 21:30
Session

Gallowgate Singers Circle

Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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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