Lancaster Old-Time Gathering

Join us at the Gregson Community & Arts Centre on Saturday 30 January 2027 for a day of Old-Time Appalachian music, featuring workshops for players of fiddle, banjo and guitar from beginner to advanced level. The evening concert (featuring guest spots from some of the finest players in the North of England) will be followed by a square dance with caller - no prior experience required!

All ticket holders are welcome to take part in jamming throughout the day in the main bar. If you are local, or staying in Lancaster overnight, there will be more jamming opportunities on Sunday at the venue. These will be free and open to the public.

Schedule (exact times may be subject to change)

Saturday 10.30am: Arrival 11.00am-12.30pm: Morning workshops 12.30pm-2.00pm: Lunch break (food available for purchase at the venue) 2.00pm-3.30pm: Afternoon workshops 3.30pm-5.30pm: Slow jam in Olive Bar and regular jam in Main Bar 5.30pm-7.00pm: Break for tea/dinner (food available for purchase at the venue) 7.00pm-10.45pm: Evening Concert & Square Dance (7.00pm doors) 10.45pm-midnight: Jam in Main Bar

Sunday 11.00am-12.00pm: Song session in the Main Bar (traditional songs and ballads - singers welcome!) 12.00pm-1.00pm: Lunch break (food available for purchase at the venue) 1.00pm-3.00pm: Jam in Main Bar