Music
Sunday 1st December
eXTC
Grimsby DN31 3JD, 7pm
Drummer of the legendary band XTC, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his own band, eXTC, performing classic songs from the Partridge and Moulding songbook. At Docks Academy. Ages 14+. Tickets £23.
01472 289795
docksacademy.com
Tuesday 3rd December
Shed Seven
Lincoln LN6 7TS, 7pm
Following the release of their acclaimed number one album ‘A Matter of Time’, Britpop favourites Shed Seven will visit the Engine Shed as part of their 30th-anniversary tour. Ages 14+. Tickets £37.50.
engineshed.co.uk
Wednesday 4th December
Christmas by Candlelight
Lincoln LN2 1PX, 7.30pm
A spectacular West End cast and incredible live band perform your favourite Christmas hits, as you have never heard them before. At Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets from £25.
01522 561600
lincolncathedral.com
Wednesday 4th December
Grantham Music Club – Equinox Saxophone Ensemble
Grantham NG31 6QZ, 7.30pm
Versatile and original, the Equinox Saxophone Ensemble is a group of like-minded, accomplished saxophonists with a passion for exploring the possibilities the instrument can offer. At ChristChurch, Finkin Street. Tickets £15.
01476 406158
guildhallartscentre.com
Wednesday 4th December
BeVox Christmas Concert
Lincoln LN2 2NA, 7.30pm
The mixed voice choir return to the Epic Centre to perform classic Christmas favourites with a twist and some modern takes. At Lincolnshire Showground. Tickets £10, Under 14 £5.
bevox.co.uk/concerts
Thursday 5th December
Grimsby Concert Society – Geoffrey Bellamy and Richard Wood
Grimsby Town Hall DN31 1HU, 7.30pm
This special organ and trumpet duo concert features the magnificent organ in the Assembly Room of Grimsby Town Hall, with popular works for trumpet and organ. Tickets £17.50. Free parking and lift available.
grimsbyconcertsociety.org
Friday 6th November
Vigilantes
Lincoln LN2 1EY, 7pm
The popular Lincoln band bring their bluesy, melodic rock sound to the stage at The Drill. Ages 14+. Tickets £12.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk
Friday 6th December
Toploader
Grimsby DN31 3JD, 7pm
Get ready to be ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ as Docks Academy by agreement with ILA present Toploader. The band will be returning to the venue in Grimsby following their 2022 sold out show. Ages 14+. Tickets £29.05.
01472 289795
docksacademy.com
Saturday 7th December
Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Lincoln LN2 1PX, 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Strauss, Tchaikovsky and Brahms at this special concert of classical favourites for Christmas performed by London Concertante. At Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets from £21.
01522 561600
lincolncathedral.com
Sunday 8th December
City of Hull Band Christmas Concert
Gainsborough DN21 2AL, 7.30pm
The City of Hull Band (formerly EYMS) make a welcome return to Trinity Arts Centre bringing their award-winning brass filled musical arrangements to Gainsborough. Tickets £12.70.
01427 676655
trinityarts.co.uk
Thursday 12th December
Showaddywaddy – 50 Golden Years
Stamford PE9 1PX, 7.30pm
Long established as Europe’s most successful ever exponents of retro inspired rock ‘n’ roll, Showaddywaddy’s record of achievements spanning five decades truly sets them apart. At Stamford Corn Exchange. Tickets £27.50.
01780 766455
stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
Friday 13th December
Jackie Oates and John Spiers
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
The multi award-winning folk artists meld their shared love of English traditional songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £15/£17.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk
Friday 13th December
Ben Martin Quartet Ft Eliot Richards
Stamford PE9 2DL, 8pm
Jazz group unleash their improvisational skills, paying tribute to the great tinseltown arrangers, and performing Christmas carols with real swing. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £15.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com
Saturday 14th December
The Guilty Men
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
Five of the finest musicians from the northwest of England, previously in The Cheaters and Any Trouble, come together, with nods to Americana, country, folk, pop and psychedelia. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £15/£17.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk
Saturday 14th December
Cabra Singers
Lincoln LN8 2DE, 7pm
Cabra Singers present a concert of words and carols for Christmas. At St Hilary’s church, Spridlington. Tickets £8 including mulled wine and mince pies.
01673 861127
cemarris@gmail.com
Saturday 14th December
The Jersey Beats – Oh What a Nite!
Grantham NG31 7XQ, 8pm
Matt Andrew (Frankie) leads the vocal quartet in this tribute to Frankie Valli – telling the story of the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom. At Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham. Ages 18+. Tickets £26.
01476 406158
guildhallartscentre.com
Friday 20th December
Folklincs Ceilidh
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
This is your chance to have a go in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere, or just come along, listen or dance! All ages welcome. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £5/£3.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk
Saturday 21st December
Steve’s Big Band Christmas
Louth LN11 0BX, 7.30pm
Steve Walker’s Big Swing Band present a special night of music to accompany the festive season, at Louth Riverhead Theatre. Tickets £19.50.
01507 600350
louthriverheadtheatre.com
Saturday 21st December
Weird Garden
Lincoln LN1 3LB, 7pm
An evening of unusual music and visuals at Decimal Place on Burton Road. This month is the Winter Solstice open mic. Free entry, donations welcome.
facebook.com/weirdgardenlincoln
All information correct at time of going to print. Please check dates and times for all events using the venue contact details before travelling.
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