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NORFOLK

MONDAYS
FAKENHAM The Crown: 6 Market Place NR21 9BP. Fakenham Old Time Session. 2nd Mondays 8 - 10pm. We play mainly Old-Time Tunes in the keys of A, C, D & G, staying in one key for each session. We play tunes at a slow-ish tempo, so if you'd like to learn about old-time music or just learn new tunes yo will be very welcome. You can view our FaceBook page HERE if you would like to know more. Contact Jeff Treadway at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by Messenger or text 07432 053267 √ 

NORWICH The Rose Tavern, Trinity Street, Norwich NR2 2AT: Every Monday Music & Song Open friendly session 8.30pm 01603 612110

NORWICH The White Horse, Trowse, NR14 8ST: Tune session

TUESDAYS

ACLE The Studio Above:  Above Arthur Jarys & Sons (Undertakers) on The Street next to St Edmunds Church 7.30pm. Songs and tunes.. Mostly 3rd Tuesdays with a couple of exceptions for when we have to work around two art classes. Please bring your own drinks & in the winter a 50p donation towards the heating costs. Dates for 2024: 2 Apr, 21 May, 18 June, 16 July, 20 Aug, 17 Sept, 29 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec.   Tina   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √

DISS Quaker Meeting House, 10 Frenze Road, IP22 4PA. £3.00

GORLESTON ON SEA The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road, NR31 8ET: Every Tuesday. Music & Song from 8.30pm 01493 603780

NORTH WOOTON The Red Cat Station Road, North Wooton, Kings Lynn, PE30 3QH: 4th Tuesdays 7.45pm 01553 631244

ROUGHTON The New Inn, Norwich Rd NR11 8SJ: 2nd Tuesdays 2.30 - 5.30pm. Christine & Gordon 01692 402079 √

WELLS The Maltings NR23 1AN: 1st Tuesdays 7 - 10pm in the Bar. Open mike session. All styles of music and spoken word. Good quality PA available with experienced Sound Engineer to help you set up. Everyone gets two songs. maybe more if time permits. Upright piano and keyboard. Play /sing with house band maybe. Free drink for performers. Good mix of regulars, locals & holiday makers. Good fun, very welcoming session.  Hosted by Ken Connor 07713 389878√

WEDNESDAYS

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 1st Wednesdays Tin River 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 4th Wednesdays Gatehouse Lads 7.30pm or 8pm √

NORTH ELMHAM King's Head Folk Club NR20 5JB: 1st Wednesdays. Meet at 2pm for 2.30pm start. Finishes approx 5.30pm.  Acoustic session. Mainly but not exclusively folk songs & tunes. We usually go round the room twice.  Very friendly and welcoming group hosted by Ken Connor. Please send your details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to be kept informed about this.  √

NORWICH Hellesdon Parish Church: Norfolk Folk Ensemble 7.30 - 9.15pm £8 on the door  or in advance incl tea/coffee. A chance to play folk tunes together in Norwich Dates 2023: Mar 22nd, April 12th & 26th, May 10th & 24th, June 14th & 28th. Led by Paul Keeler of the Norwich Slow Session www.celticfolknorfolk.co.uk   √

NORWICH The Reindeer, Dereham Road, NR2 4AY: Tony Hall Folk Band (not a joining in session) Weekly at 8.30pm from 4th April

NORTH WOOTON The Red Cat Station Road, North Wooton, Kings Lynn, PE30 3QH: 3rd Wednesdays 8pm Tunes session 01553 631244

SHERINGHAM FOLK CLUB The Tyneside Club, Station Road, NR26 8RG: 2nd Wednesdays 8pm. Jeff Treadway This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   √

THETFORD The Bell Inn, King St IP24 2AZ: Sergeant Wilson Room:  Open House Music Group 1st Wednesdays 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Play, sing, recite or just listen in a friendly & supportive atmosphere. No mic or PA system. Mike Harding-White 07960 765544 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

THETFORD The Bell Inn, King St IP24 2AZ: Sergeant Wilson Room:  Folk Around the World 3rd Wednesdays. Whatever your tradition, wherever you are from. Hoping to see and hear singers, players and dancers. Be good to hear Jigs & Reels, Polkas & Mazurkas, Hornpipes & Ballada, Step Dance & Flamenco. From Accordions to Zithers, All Welcome. No mic or PA system. Mike Harding-White 07960 765544 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   √

THURSDAYS

ALBY The Horseshoes: 2.30 - 5.30pm (£2 entry) Last Thursdays. Christine & Gordon 01692 402079 √

BARDWELL The Dun Cow Public House, Up Street, IP31 1AA 2nd Thursdays 8pm till midnight Allen Nurse 01539 250806(pub)

EAST HARLING The Swan, NR16 2AD: 4th Thursdays 8pm Informal music & song 01953 714703

FAKENHAM The Crown: 6 Market Place NR21 9BP. The Jewel Acoustic Session an evening of Folk / Genre Free Music  3rd Thursdays from 7.30pm. Monthly half hour featured artist showcase of individual players, performers & singers followed by a session. It is a small, very friendly, welcoming & inclusive group.  See FB page HERE Piers Wallace This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √  

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 2nd Thursdays Irish Music Session 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 3rd Thursdays Storytelling 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 4th Thursdays Traditional Music & Song 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 5th Thursdays Irish Music Session√ 7.30pm or 8pm √

NORTH LOPHAM King's Head, IP22 2NE: 3rd Thursdays 8pm. Music and song 01379 688007

NORTH WALSHAM: Uncle Walter's Music Night. Upstairs at The Shambles Bistro & Restaurant 6 Market St, North Walsham, NR28 9BZ (next to The Hop Inn). 1st Thursdays. 6.30 - 9.30pm. Mike Ward This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Chris Melhuish This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) √

NORWICH 192 Earlham Road, NR2 3RW: Slow Tune Session. 4th Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm NorwichSlowSession Currently running online every fortninght. See FB page HERE  Norwich Slow Tune Session norwichslowsession.wixsite.com √

NORWICH The Belle Vue, 46 St Philips Rd, Norwich NR2 3BL: Folk Night at The Belle Vue 1st Thursdays from 8pm. Chris Holderness & Friends √

REDGRAVE, Nr Diss. The Cross Keys Public House, The Street, IP221RW 4th Thursdays 8pm 

SOUTHREPPS The Vernon Arms Pub, Church Street, NR11 8NP: 2nd Thursdays from 7.30pm 01263 833355 √

WOLFERTON Social Club, Nr King's Lynn, PE31 6HA: The Wolf Folk Club, round the room format, alternate Thursdays. Roger Young 01485 600948 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

FRIDAYS
THE GREEN BRITAIN CENTRE SWAFFHAM, PE37 7HT: 1st Fridays 7.30pm Open Mic session.

DOWNHAM MARKET The Crown Bridge Street, PE38 9DH Poets & Songwriters. Last Fridays in the Stable Bar 01366 382322

HINDOLVESTON; Village Hall. Last Fridays 8pm.All welcome, mainly East Anglian style. 07909 571103  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

NORWICH FOLK CLUB The Christchurch Centre, Magdalen Road, NR3 4LA Weekly 8 to 11pm www.norwichfolkclub.net

SATURDAYS

BUNGAY: East Suffolk Community Folk Orchestra. All instruments and experience levels welcome. Tunes arranged in parts. Music available. 3rd Saturday each month. 10-12.30. Bungay Community Centre. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

FLYING FOLK CLUB. Various venues around Norwich area. Saturdays approx monthly. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RAVENINGHAM Ravenous Cafe, Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road NR14 6NU: 2nd Saturdays 7.30 -10.30pm. Singers, Musicians & listeners all welcome. 01508 548406 www.mdcannellantiques.com

SUNDAYS
BLAKENEY Harbour (Room) Folk Club, Harbour Room, 139 High Street, Blakeney Norfolk NR25 7NU: 2nd Sundays 3 to 6pm & last Sundays 7.30 to 10.30pm Tom Harrison 07785 731804 √

GREAT MASSINGHAM Social Club. West Norfolk Radio's Live Sunday Show from 7pm to 10, usually twice a month but see website www.westnorfolkradio.co.uk to check dates. Live audience welcome. Free entry. Contact Jane Clayton on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KENNINGHALL The Red Lion: 2nd Sundays 4pm - 7pm. Singers and Musicians welcome  √

SHOULDHAM The King's Arms, PE33 0BY 2nd Sundays 6.00 to 9.00pm Tunes session. Jan 01366 377612 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

WEYBOURNE: FOLK AT WEYBOURNE: Weybourne Village Hall, Beach Lane Weybourne NR25 7AH. 3rd Sundays 3pm until 6pm. Bring your own drinks/snacks etc. Tea/coffee available.Everyone welcome singers, musicians, dancers and audience. Join in or just listen. £1.00 entrance. Further details from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

WYMONDHAM The Feathers, Town Green, NR18 0PN: Last Sundays 8pm 01953 605675