Folk in Newcastle upon Tyne

Folk Calendar lists 10 sessions, 3 dances and 1 morris practice at 5 venues in Newcastle upon Tyne. Friday is the busiest night, with 4 of the regular listings.

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Monday 1 March to Wednesday 31 March

Sunday 14 March

Sun 14 Mar 12:00 14:00
Session

Tap and Spile Sunday Session

Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 14 Mar 15:00 17:00
Session

Pele Tower Session

The Pele Tower, Corbridge, Northumberland
- Tune
- Traditional
Sun 14 Mar 19:00 21:00
Session

Frog & Ferret Session

The Frog & Ferret, Spennymoor, County Durham
- Tune
- Traditional
Sun 14 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

South Shields Folk Club

South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Sun 14 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

The Monkey Folk Club

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

Monday 15 March

Mon 15 Mar 18:45 20:30
Morris Practice

Step This Way practice

Nettlesworth Community Centre, Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Mon 15 Mar 19:00 21:00
Session

The Auckland Shanty Singers

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Song
- Shanties
Mon 15 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Crown Inn Session

Crown Inn, Humshaugh, Northumberland
- Mixed
Mon 15 Mar 19:30 21:30
Morris Practice

Star & Shadow practice

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Mon 15 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Elm Tree Monday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Mon 15 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Bridge Folk Club

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Mon 15 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Mariners & Marras

Enigma Tap, North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Tuesday 16 March

Tue 16 Mar 19:00 21:00
Session

ERWAMS

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Mixed
Tue 16 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Elm Tree Tuesday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Tue 16 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Global Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Traditional
Tue 16 Mar 21:00 22:30
Session

Globe Folk Jam

The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wednesday 17 March

St Patrick's Day

Wed 17 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Tyne Folk Singers Night

Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
- Song
Wed 17 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Newcastle Sacred Harp

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Shape Note
Wed 17 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Wed 17 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Brewer’s Troupe

The Brewery, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Wed 17 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Cramlington Folk Club

Benedictine Social Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
- Mixed
Wed 17 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Pocket Folk

Dyvels Inn, Corbridge, Northumberland
- Song
- Singaround

Thursday 18 March

Thu 18 Mar 12:30 14:30
Session

Central Bar Singaround

The Central Bar, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Thu 18 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Gallowgate Singers Circle

Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Friday 19 March

Fri 19 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Fri 19 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Friday Session

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

Sunday 21 March

Sun 21 Mar 12:00 14:00
Session

Tap and Spile Sunday Session

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

South Shields Folk Club

South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Sun 21 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

The Monkey Folk Club

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

Monday 22 March Worm Moon

Mon 22 Mar 18:45 20:30
Morris Practice

Step This Way practice

Nettlesworth Community Centre, Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Mon 22 Mar 19:00 21:00
Session

The Auckland Shanty Singers

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Song
- Shanties
Mon 22 Mar 19:30 21:30
Morris Practice

Star & Shadow practice

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

Elm Tree Monday Session

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

Bridge Folk Club

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

Tuesday 23 March

Tue 23 Mar 13:00 16:00
Session

Stumble Inn Folk and Acoustic Afternoon

The Stumble Inn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Tue 23 Mar 19:00 21:00
Session

ERWAMS

Elm Road Social Club, Shildon, County Durham
- Mixed
Tue 23 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Elm Tree Tuesday Session

Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham, County Durham
Tue 23 Mar 21:00 22:30
Session

Globe Folk Jam

The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wednesday 24 March

Wed 24 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Newcastle Sacred Harp

The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Shape Note
Wed 24 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Wed 24 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Brewer’s Troupe

The Brewery, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
- Song
- Singaround
Wed 24 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Cramlington Folk Club

Benedictine Social Centre, Cramlington, Northumberland
- Mixed
Wed 24 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Old Tannery Session

The Old Tannery, Hexham, Northumberland

Thursday 25 March

Thu 25 Mar 19:00 21:00
Session

Light Ship Singaround

Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, Blyth, Northumberland
- Song
- Singaround
Thu 25 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

Gallowgate Singers Circle

Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Thu 25 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Cumberland Arms Old Time Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Friday 26 March

Fri 26 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session

The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Tune
- Irish
Fri 26 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

Ye Olde Cross Friday Session

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

Sunday 28 March

Easter

Sun 28 Mar 12:00 14:00
Session

Tap and Spile Sunday Session

Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland
- Mixed
- Traditional
Sun 28 Mar 19:30 21:30
Session

South Shields Folk Club

South Tyneside Indoor Bowls and Social Club, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Sun 28 Mar 20:00 22:00
Session

The Monkey Folk Club

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

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Everything listed in Newcastle upon Tyne

Sessions 10

An Cruiscin Lan Irish Session Every Friday at 20:00
Ballad Club Monthly, 1st Sunday at 14:00
Bridge Folk Club Every Monday at 20:00
Come All Ye Monthly, 2nd Tuesday at 20:00
Cumberland Arms Irish Session Every Wednesday at 20:00
Cumberland Arms Old Time Session Monthly, 2nd and 4th Thursday at 20:00
Cumberland Global Session Monthly, 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday at 20:00
Gallowgate Singers Circle Every Thursday at 19:30
Globe Folk Jam Every Tuesday at 21:00
Newcastle Sacred Harp Every Wednesday at 19:30

Dances 3

DIY Ceilidh Friday 20 November 2026 at 18:30
DIY Ceilidh Friday 18 December 2026 at 18:30
DIY Ceilidh Friday 15 January 2027 at 18:30

Morris practices 1

Star & Shadow practice Every Monday at 19:30

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