Music.
Our ‘Music as Medicine’ programme brings gigs to Open House every fortnight, with live music and dancing downstairs or more intimate performances upstairs.
We also run weekly music-making sessions - including ukelele groups, drum circles, songwriting and open mic nights.
Upcoming Events.
Thursdays 3.45pm - 4.30pm on 24 September, 1, 8, 15, 22 October
This new ukulele course is for 7 - 11 year olds. We will have a fabulous time as we make friends with the ukulele and learn some ace songs.
From 7pm on Saturday 17 October
The Misaphone Collective are a Leeds & Sheffield quartet blending Swing, Gypsy Jazz, Latin, and a few unexpected twists. Together they bring together a mix of genres and playful arrangements with warmth and style. Expect great energy and strong musicianship, perfect for dancing feet.
From 7pm on Saturday 7 November.
Join us for another fabulous evening in support of the local live music scene. ROSH is a songwriter and musician whose songs explore ecological consciousness, the complexities of human desire and mortality.
Emily and Stephen have lived in the Hope Valley for many years and play a mixture of traditional folk, jazz standards and homegrown wonders inspired by the local hills and landscape.
From 7pm on Saturday 21 November.
Old Spot continue to push the boundaries of stringband tradition, digging deeper into the roots of old-time while crafting a live show that’s equal parts intimate and electrifying. Whether trading close harmonies, ripping into a tune, or experimentally reworking a classic, Old Spot captivate audiences with a sound that’s both steeped in tradition and boldly original.
From 7pm on Sunday 22 November.
Changing Gear supports emerging women and gender-diverse music creators to make new electronic works, develop new technical skills and push creative boundaries. Eleanor Hooper, Gilank and Layla Legard share music inspired by the landscapes of the Peak District and beyond.
From 7pm on Saturday 5 December.
Returning after last year’s sellout gig, Katie Bosworth and Fusion Inusual are back at Open House for another epic night of contemporary jazz-infused soul, r'n'b and funk.
Covering artists like Erykah Badu, Jorja Smith, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, and Earth, Wind & Fire, they bring fresh energy to timeless and contemporary songs.