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About Ye Old Elm Tree
Ye Old Elm Tree is a grassroots music venue in Crossgate, Durham. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Ye Old Elm Tree books Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Durham venue directory.
Ye Old Elm Tree is one of Durham's oldest pubs, perched on Crossgate just over the river from the city centre. It is a snug, multi-room local with cask ale and a deep connection to the city's folk scene.
The Monday night folk session has been running for nearly 40 years, making it one of the longest-standing sessions in the north east. Players gather from 8pm and it is walk-in - bring an instrument and join the circle, with mainly Irish tunes on Mondays. A second session runs on Tuesday nights from around 7.30pm.
There is no fee and no stage - this is a traditional acoustic session around the table, and singers and players of all standards are made welcome.
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12 Crossgate, Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PS
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12 Crossgate, Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Durham venues nearby.
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