Music

Monday 1st December
The Christmas Orchestra
Lincoln LN2 1PX, 9.15pm

Experience uplifting nostalgia as a 16-piece orchestra performs compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit. At Lincoln Cathedral. Last few tickets £33.
lincolncathedral.com


Wednesday 3rd December
Classic Rhythm
Grantham NG31 6QZ, 7.30pm

The chamber trio of Helen O’Connell, Adrian Sutcliffe and Chris Brannick are Royal Academy of Music-trained musicians who have performed worldwide, captivating audiences. At ChristChurch, Finkin Street. Tickets £15, children and students free.
01476 406158
guildhallartscentre.com


Thursday 4th December
The Rolling People
Grimsby DN31 3JD, 7pm

Recently coined as ‘Manchester’s next greatest success’ by Northern Exposure Magazine, The Rolling People already have an unmatched reputation for delivering stunning live performances. At Docks Academy. Tickets £15.25.
01472 289795
docksacademy.com


Thursday 4th December
GreenMatthews: Midwinter Revels
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 7.30pm

A celebration of yuletide past. Featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments, all with a unique wit. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £15/£17.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk


Saturday 6th December
Quo Connection
Lincoln LN2 1EY, 7.30pm

Playing many of Status Quo’s hits, plus some incredible album tracks, Quo Connection replicates the true and original sound of the classic 1970s Status Quo. At The Drill in Lincoln. Ages 14+. Tickets £22.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk


Saturday 6th December
Elvana
Lincoln LN6 7TS, 7pm

Rock and roll meets grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the frontman it’s been missing since ’94. At the Engine Shed. Ages 14+. Tickets £29.50.
engineshed.co.uk


Saturday 6th December
Boston Choral Society presents An Evening of Seasonal Music
Boston PE21 6NY, 7pm

Under the direction of Anthony Baldery, with accompaniment by Lisa Coe.
At Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion St. Tickets £14 from choir members, the gift shop at The Stump and Centenary Methodist Church.
info@bostonchoral.com
bostonchoral.com


Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Annual IBCC Christmas Carol Concert
Lincoln LN4 2HQ, 6pm

Join the IBCC team for carols, a delicious hot supper and homemade mince pies. The music will be performed by the IBCC Choir and Orchestra, and feature guest artistes. At IBCC. Tickets £15.
internationalbcc.co.uk


Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th December
Carols by Candlelight
Lincoln LN2 1PX, 7pm

A magical evening of popular carols performed by Lincoln Cathedral Choir in the atmospheric surrounding of the candlelit nave of the Cathedral. At Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets £20/£15.
lincolncathedral.com


Friday 12th December
The Wilderness Yet
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm

This new trio combines the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £15/£17.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk


Friday 12th December
Jeanie Barton Quartet
Stamford PE9 2DL, 8pm

Nottingham’s first lady of jazz, singer Jeanie Barton, fronts the Stamford Jazz House Trio to perform swinging arrangements of the Great American Songbook. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £15.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com


Saturday 13th December
Mud
Grantham NG31 7XQ, 8pm

Glam rockers Mud, featuring two of the four original members, are playing a handful of shows this winter – and they are coming to Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. Ages 18+. Tickets £27.
01476 406158
guildhallartscentre.com


Sunday 14th December
Lincoln Pro Musica Orchestra
Lincoln LN1 3AR, 3pm

A concert for the festive season featuring works by Vivaldi, Handel and Christmas themed works by Schiassi and Corelli. Advance tickets £13, Conc £11, accompanied U16 £6.
christmasbaroquepromusica.eventbrite.com


Friday 19th December
Beatles Complete
Lincoln LN2 1EY, 7pm

This show is not to be missed by all Beatles fans, performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess. At The Drill in Lincoln. Ages 14+. Tickets £22.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk


Saturday 20th December
SIMFestival Schubert Quintet
Stamford PE9 2DL, 7.30pm

Join violinist Freya Goldmark and friends for an evening of festive warmth and exceptional chamber music at SIMFestival’s annual Christmas concert. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £28, Under 17 free.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com


Sunday 28th December
Frank Birkbeck Trio
Lincoln LN1 1TY, 6pm

Frank Birkbeck – the Lincolnshire-born, genre-bending guitarist and multi-instrumentalist – is one of the most sought-after names on the UK jazz circuit. At Lincoln Jazz Café. Tickets £17.50.
01522 525526
lincolnjazzcafe.co.uk


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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