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MusicFri 6 Nov · South West
Blakehay Jazz Club
A monthly live jazz night with a resident house band and a special guest, with a bar that includes proper non-alcoholic options.
The Blakehay, 20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1JZSee venue website for tickets
Music👋 Meet peopleSat 7 Nov · Nottingham
Nottingham Ceilidh Club: Celtic Showcase
A caller-led ceilidh night at Greyfriars Social Club where you'll dance with strangers by the second step.
Greyfriars Social Club, Nottingham£20
Music👋 Meet peopleThu 12 Nov · West Midlands
Bonfire Ceilidh at The Fleece Inn
A monthly caller-led ceilidh in the barn of a medieval National Trust pub, for beginners and old hands alike.
The Fleece Inn Barn, Bretforton, Evesham WR11 7JETicketed, see listing
MusicFri 13 – Sun 15 Nov · Scotland
Core. A Celebration of Noise
Glasgow's heavy-music weekender takes over three venues for the first time in November.
The Art School, Nice N Sleazy and Garnethill Multicultural Centre, GlasgowDay tickets from about £34; weekend passes available
MusicUntil 22 Nov · London
EFG London Jazz Festival 2026
Ten days of jazz across more than 60 London venues, from the Barbican to small clubs such as the Vortex.
Venues across London including Barbican, Southbank Centre, Union Chapel and Vortex Jazz ClubVaries by show
Music👋 Meet peopleFri 13 – Sun 15 Nov · Pembrokeshire
Tenby Blues Festival
A 20th-edition weekend of around 50 blues acts across more than 20 Tenby venues, most with free admission.
Various venues, Tenby, PembrokeshireMostly free entry / some ticketed shows
MusicFri 20 Nov · Edinburgh
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
A string-ensemble tribute performed entirely by candlelight inside Edinburgh's Episcopal cathedral.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AWFrom £25.72
Music👋 Meet peopleFri 20 – Sun 22 Nov · Scotland
Scots Fiddle Festival
Scotland's biggest fiddle festival turns 30, with concerts, workshops, sessions and ceilidhs at The Pleasance.
The Pleasance, EdinburghSee festival listing
MusicThu 26 Nov · Gateshead
Lambchop, Glasshouse Gateshead
Nashville alt-country favourites Lambchop in the intimate Sage 2 hall on the Tyne.
Sage 2, Glasshouse International Centre for Music, GatesheadSee Glasshouse box office
Music👋 Meet peopleSat 28 Nov · Glasgow
Ceithir Ceilidh Band at Mono
A Glasgow ceilidh band playing for beginners and regulars at Mono on King Street.
Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, Glasgow G1 5RB£10–£15
Music👋 Meet peopleSat 28 Nov · West Midlands
Folk at The Fold
A monthly folk club in a cart house near Worcester — bring your own drinks, with tea and biscuits provided.
The Cart House at The Fold, Bransford, Worcester WR6 5JB£2.50 on the door
Music👋 Meet peopleSat 28 Nov · Scotland
Festival of Small Halls: Closing Ceilidh
The closing night of Seall's Skye festival of village-hall music, with a big ceilidh at the Sligachan Hotel.
Sligachan Hotel and Cuillin Brewery, Isle of SkyeFrom £22
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