Community Drum Circle with Matt Laurie.
7.45-8.45pm on Monday, 15th December
Community drumming is the most inclusive and accessible way to make joyous music with others. At heart, we are rhythmical beings and drumming is a very natural way to connect with our innate musicianship.
In this session you will have the opportunity to play African drums, Brazilian percussion and instruments made from junk as we raise the roof with our co-created beats.
All instruments are provided and there is no need for previous musical experience. Come along, meet new people, and find out just how nourishing music-making can be.
Danny Lowndes Hot Club Quartet.
From 7pm on Saturday, 20th December.
Celebrate the end of the year at Open House with some of the regions best jazz musicians for another glorious, upbeat evening of gypsy jazz and swing dance.
Danny has played in iconic venues all over the U.K & Europe and has played with acclaimed artist in the UK including Roots Manuva, Dave berry, Daniel John Martin, Carmen Ghia and the Hot Rods.
Winter Solstice Ecstatic Rave.
6.30 - 9.30pm on Sunday, 21st December.
We will celebrate Winter Solstice at Open House with a special ‘Ecstatic Rave’ collaboration between our Ecstatic Dance facilitators DJ Reya and Opposable Drums. DJ Reya will begin the evening with a warm up set before Opposable Drums take us on a journey through tribal percussion, techno, trance, melodic breaks and ambient soundscapes before handing back to DJ Reya for a final rave set.
Jim Ghedi & Owen Spafford.
From 7pm on Saturday, 17th January 2026
Jim Ghedi stands out as a potential torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers who are pushing the boundaries of what folk music can be. Acclaimed fiddle player and composer, Owen Spafford, furthers this progressive approach to pushing boundaries, blazing a trail that erases genre.
Burn’s Night Ceilidh with Hathersage Community Ceilidh Band
From 7pm on Friday, 24th January.
Join the Hathersage Community Ceilidh Band for the first folk dance event at Open House. Accompanied by a host of local folk musicians, experienced caller Ella Sprung will offer a set of fabuous dances for everyone to enjoy together.
Sally Doherty & Paul Kilvington.
From 7pm on Saturday, 7th February 2026
Vocalist Sally Doherty and Pianist Paul Kilvington share a love for Latin American Music.
An evening of songs from South America performed in their original languages of Portuguese and Spanish creating a fusion of Latin, Jazz and Folk.
“A universal voice sans pareil. Sally stuns for her many afficionados”—Marlborough Jazz Festival.
Dizzy Club.
From 7pm on Saturday 7th March.
Almost no other band seems to possess the ability to perform in so many varied and diverse venues as The Dizzies. You are just as likely to find them performing for a club full of twentysomething cool cats or to an audience of trad jazz fans. With influences of Hot Club, 40's swing, Blue note Soul and Sinatra often with Latin rhythms, the Dizzies have an edge that most bands would die for.
Auka.
From 7pm on Saturday, 21st March 2026
Inspired by the melodies and rhythms of the natural world, Auka perform genre-defying original music on Irish flute & whistles, acoustic guitar and double bass. Auka comes from an Old Norse word meaning to grow or augment - a term that perfectly sums up the band’s organic and distinctive approach to music-making, where original folk melodies gradually swell from moments of delicate calm to those of frenetic energy.
“A striking homage to the natural world” - Songlines Magazine
Guitar Meditations with Vraell.
From 6pm on Friday, 12th December.
We are delighted to welcome back to Open House for the second time the incredibly talented, London-based musician Vraell. He last visited us over summer, fresh off the back of his European tour for his debut album Once A Blue Hour.
This time he will be immersing us in sound with a meditative, one hour set of guitar improvisations, based on music from his upcoming album.
Kamalbir Singh & John Ball: Indian Classical Music.
From 7pm on Saturday, 6th December.
Be transported into the rich world of Indian music, an ancient artistic tradition brought to life through the ornate and melodic violin playing of Kamalbir Singh accompanied by profound, soulful tabla rhythms played by John Ball. An evening of contemplative improvisation and creative spontaneity.
Open House | Open Mic
Join us for a wonderful evening of local talent as we open the stage for our community to share songs, poetry, stories, jokes and other acts.
Email matt@openhousehathersage.com if you’d like to perform.
The evening will be headlined by local funk and soul band, Barefoot and Fly.
Ecstatic Dance with Opposable Drums.
7-9pm on Saturday, 29th November.
The beginning of winter is a magical time - a time to drift, dream and vision, a time for inner journeys and to connect to your innate wisdom.
The freedom of ecstatic dance offers us a way come together to dance, to reflect, to respect the cycle of changes and to bring renewal of ourselves, our cells, our understanding and our ideas.
Join live electronic music duo Opposable Drums for a deep dance journey through ambient electronica, tribal rhythms, percussive techno, melodic jazz and serene soundscapes.
*Fully Booked* Rowan Rheingans.
"Spectacularly beautiful, vivid songwriting" - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Rowan Rheingans is an award-winning fiddle player, banjoist, songwriter and theatre-maker regarded as one of the foremost innovators in the English folk scene. Best known for her work with acclaimed bands Lady Maisery and The Rheingans Sisters, Rowan will perform a clutch of solo gigs this autumn, embracing the hibernating season with an intimate show of reimagined songs, emerging sonic adventures and musical connection in the warmth of small venues. A rare treat!
Rowan has won two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, is a six-times nominee, and her courageous one woman theatre show Dispatches on the Red Dress won a Fringe First award after a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2021, Rowan was awarded the Paul Hamlyn Award for composers.
Embers & Echoes: Sound Bath with Muna Mcadie.
7.15-8.30pm on Sunday, 16th November.
As the fires of November fade and the crisp quiet of winter draws near, we invite you to sink into a full-length sound bath, holding space for rest, reflection, and gentle renewal.
Through resonant tones and soothing vibrations, we gather the warmth of the season’s embers, allowing echoes of the past month to settle, and open to the slow, comforting rhythm of approaching winter. Bring your eye masks, cosy socks and your presence - let’s cocoon together in sound.
Latin Voices Trio: Latin Jazz Band.
From 7pm on Friday, 7th November.
Latin Voices Trio is a celebration of the music of Latin America fused together with jazz, soul and contemporary music. Latin Voices are brought together and led by Black British female jazz influenced vocalist Helen Gayle.
Inspired by artistes such as Tania Maria, Flora Purim, Airto Moria and Chick Corea, Helen uses these influences to create infectious rhythms, driving grooves and space for improvisation and interaction.
Community Drum Circle with Matt Laurie.
7.45-8.45pm on Monday, 3rd November
Community drumming is the most inclusive and accessible way to make joyous music with others. At heart, we are rhythmical beings and drumming is a very natural way to connect with our innate musicianship.
In this session you will have the opportunity to play African drums, Brazilian percussion and instruments made from junk as we raise the roof with our co-created beats.
All instruments are provided and there is no need for previous musical experience. Come along, meet new people, and find out just how nourishing music-making can be.
Rhythmic Art Healing with SENTIŌ.
5.30-7.30pm on Sunday, 2nd November.
Slow down, tune in, and let your inner world speak through all your senses. This is a space where music becomes a pathway to emotional release, sensory awareness, and connection.
During this event, we’ll blend art, mindful listening, and a gentle active meditation, guiding you through creative expression, embodied presence, and reflection.
Art materials are provided. No art skills needed! Come as you are.
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