Sheffield Folk Guide
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A guide to folk music and dance events in and near Sheffield by @KathyBarnes. Please see www.sheffieldfolkguide.org.uk. A non-commercial information sharing service.
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Welcome to the first of my weekly what's on listings on Bluesky. This is a non commercial information sharing service about Folk music and dance events in and near Sheffield. Please share to help spread the word about the many fantastic events that are happening. Thanks, Kathy Barnes
Christmas and New Year events. Happy Christmas everyone x
December 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Christmas and New Year events. Happy Christmas everyone x
Lovely article about Grenoside Sword Dancers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Grenoside sword dancer with a family link going back 150 years
Steve Mettam's family have been associated with Grenoside sword dancing for several generations.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Lovely article about Grenoside Sword Dancers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Here's what happening in Sheffield in the run up to Christmas and into the New Year. Have a look at the new look What's on guide on the website for 2026: sheffieldfolkguide.org.uk/whats-on-2026/
I'm using boxes that expand to give more details, so it should be easier to find things
I'm using boxes that expand to give more details, so it should be easier to find things
December 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Here's what happening in Sheffield in the run up to Christmas and into the New Year. Have a look at the new look What's on guide on the website for 2026: sheffieldfolkguide.org.uk/whats-on-2026/
I'm using boxes that expand to give more details, so it should be easier to find things
I'm using boxes that expand to give more details, so it should be easier to find things
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. If you enjoyed the Sheffield carols in @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social's A Christmas Carol you can join in the singing at Soundpost's event at the Winter Gardens this Sunday, or see localcarols.org.uk for a full list. All are welcome- just turn up.
December 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. If you enjoyed the Sheffield carols in @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social's A Christmas Carol you can join in the singing at Soundpost's event at the Winter Gardens this Sunday, or see localcarols.org.uk for a full list. All are welcome- just turn up.
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The People's Pub/coop! @helpsheffield.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The People's Pub/coop! @helpsheffield.co.uk
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks #Sheffevents @helpsheffield.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks #Sheffevents @helpsheffield.co.uk
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks @helpsheffield.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks @helpsheffield.co.uk
Bellowhead back at Sheffield City Hall Sat 21/11/26
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Bellowhead back at Sheffield City Hall Sat 21/11/26
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks and the December list @helpsheffield.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks and the December list @helpsheffield.co.uk
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Every November & December, people gather in pubs across Sheffield & North Derbyshire to sing locally-written carols passed down through generations. Some songs are only sung in Sheffield. Some only in one pub. Find out more from @sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social > ourfaveplaces.co.uk/whats-on/the...
The Sheffield Carols → Our Favourite Places – Sheffield Culture Guide
Every November and December, people gather in pubs across Sheffield and North Derbyshire to sing locally-written carols that have passed down through generations. Some of these songs are only sung in ...
ourfaveplaces.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Every November & December, people gather in pubs across Sheffield & North Derbyshire to sing locally-written carols passed down through generations. Some songs are only sung in Sheffield. Some only in one pub. Find out more from @sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social > ourfaveplaces.co.uk/whats-on/the...
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks- Sheffield local carols start this week! Come and sing these brilliant local carols in a pub. The first session will be this Thursday at The Greyhound, Ecclesfield. see www.localcarols.org.uk @helpsheffield.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks- Sheffield local carols start this week! Come and sing these brilliant local carols in a pub. The first session will be this Thursday at The Greyhound, Ecclesfield. see www.localcarols.org.uk @helpsheffield.co.uk
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I see there are still tickets available for @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social at Royal Traditions Folk Club near #Sheffield on 6th December. It's going to be a fabulously festive night as we'll no doubt all do some singing afterwards too.
Get tickets at wegottickets.com/event/645679
#festive
Get tickets at wegottickets.com/event/645679
#festive
Magpie Lane @ Royal Traditions
At Sheffield The Old Band Room on Sat 6th Dec, 2025
wegottickets.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I see there are still tickets available for @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social at Royal Traditions Folk Club near #Sheffield on 6th December. It's going to be a fabulously festive night as we'll no doubt all do some singing afterwards too.
Get tickets at wegottickets.com/event/645679
#festive
Get tickets at wegottickets.com/event/645679
#festive
A fantastic collection of events in the next 2 weeks starting with Peter Knight and John Spiers at the Greystones tonight - which I'm really look forward to. @helpsheffield.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A fantastic collection of events in the next 2 weeks starting with Peter Knight and John Spiers at the Greystones tonight - which I'm really look forward to. @helpsheffield.co.uk
Tuesday 4th Nov at The Greystones
You’d be nuts (and fruit and veg) to miss our November tour starting tomorrow at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester!!!
Full gig list and ticket links at www.johnspiers.co.uk/shows
Full gig list and ticket links at www.johnspiers.co.uk/shows
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Tuesday 4th Nov at The Greystones
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. @helpsheffield.co.uk #Sheffevents
October 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. @helpsheffield.co.uk #Sheffevents
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. Please see ⬇️ for November. #Sheffevents
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. Please see ⬇️ for November. #Sheffevents
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. I'm putting together the November list- please let me know if you have an event to add to the list. @helpsheffield.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. I'm putting together the November list- please let me know if you have an event to add to the list. @helpsheffield.co.uk
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Sheffield Steel Rapper's catchphrase is "Making lots of noise in pubs at Sheffield!"
Side hashtag: #SheffieldSteelRapper
Dance tradition: #RapperSwordDance
Side hashtag: #SheffieldSteelRapper
Dance tradition: #RapperSwordDance
October 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Sheffield Steel Rapper's catchphrase is "Making lots of noise in pubs at Sheffield!"
Side hashtag: #SheffieldSteelRapper
Dance tradition: #RapperSwordDance
Side hashtag: #SheffieldSteelRapper
Dance tradition: #RapperSwordDance
Another fantastic line up of events to choose from in the next 2 weeks in Sheffield. There is a lot of information about what to expect at the many folk clubs on the Venues and Folk Clubs page of Sheffield Folk Guide. Some have regular singers nights that I don't include in the weekly listing.
October 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Another fantastic line up of events to choose from in the next 2 weeks in Sheffield. There is a lot of information about what to expect at the many folk clubs on the Venues and Folk Clubs page of Sheffield Folk Guide. Some have regular singers nights that I don't include in the weekly listing.
Sheffield folky events in the next 2 weeks. Please see the website for events in the next few months. #Sheffevents
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sheffield folky events in the next 2 weeks. Please see the website for events in the next few months. #Sheffevents
Thursday 19th Feb at Firth Hall
NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCEMENT:
Spiers & Boden are delighted to announce that we're going back on the road in Feb/Mar 2026 and that tickets are going on sale today.
Ticket links and details available from spiersandboden.com/live-dates
Make sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Spiers & Boden are delighted to announce that we're going back on the road in Feb/Mar 2026 and that tickets are going on sale today.
Ticket links and details available from spiersandboden.com/live-dates
Make sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
September 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Thursday 19th Feb at Firth Hall
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. @helpsheffield.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. @helpsheffield.co.uk
Next Saturday there's a massive morris dance celebration in Sheffield with 38 teams from around the UK dancing in the city centre 10.30-4PM.
September 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Next Saturday there's a massive morris dance celebration in Sheffield with 38 teams from around the UK dancing in the city centre 10.30-4PM.
I've updated the what's on page of the website with Sheffield folk events in October- there are 63! Too many to post here- please see sheffieldfolkguide.org.uk/whats-on/
September 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I've updated the what's on page of the website with Sheffield folk events in October- there are 63! Too many to post here- please see sheffieldfolkguide.org.uk/whats-on/
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"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social
Witness something special at one of these venues...
Witness something special at one of these venues...
September 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social
Witness something special at one of these venues...
Witness something special at one of these venues...