Events Diary

Please click on an event below for further information and how to enrol. 

‘Categories’ will display events that are specifically participation, performance, or residential.

We appreciate it if players sign up to events in advance to make sure we have enough space and music for everyone, but don’t worry when there isn’t an enrolment form, as they will be made available nearer to the event.

We have an excellent car-sharing scheme in place. If you need a lift to an event, or if you have space in your car and would be happy to share your journey with another Cobwebber, please indicate this on the enrolment form. Not only does this make travelling more enjoyable, it also reduces the cost of fuel and keeps cars off the road!

If you’d like to receive regular emails about our events, please sign up to our mailing list. You can also read our News.

Our policies, including all Covid safety information, can be found on our Policies and Forms page.

If you have any queries, please contact our events coordinator, Lorna Edwards: events@cobweborchestra.org.uk

Jan
5
Sun
Month Of…Dances – Dance your way into the New Year (Vienna style!) with Mark Edwards @ St. Paul's Centre, Spennymoor
Jan 5 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A Month Of… Dances

Waltz your way into the new year with a Month of Music to Dance to (dancing whilst playing is optional!) Don’t let the January blues step on your toes, put your rhythm shoes on and join Mark and our guest conductors for an exciting month of music to get you swaying in your seats.  As ever, there’s a ticket deal on offer so the more events you attend, the better the deal.

Sunday 5th January, 2-6pm, St. Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor
Dance your way into the New Year (Vienna style!) with Mark Edwards

In traditional Viennese style, join Mark to welcome in the New Year. With a flurry of polkas, waltzes and marches, kick off your 2025 full of joy, excitement and positivity. Bow ties not required!
Saturday 11th January, 12-5pm, Lidgett Methodist Church, York 
– PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT TIMES TO REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS.
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances with Helen Harrison
 
You might remember Helen from our Month Of series in 2023, and we’re delighted she’s back to guide us through Borodin’s heroic Polovtsian Dances.
You can see the music in advance by clicking the link below.
Saturday 18th January, 11-4pm, Dalston Victory Hall, Dalston
Tchaikovsky – Selections from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with Au Arias  
 
We welcome Au to Cobwebs, and we’re delighted he will be taking us through selections of the much loved Tchaikovsky ballets of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. 

Sunday 26th January, 2-6pm, Dipton Jubilee Centre
Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances with Mark Edwards

What an ending to the month! Join Mark for a Month Of finale – an exploration of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances – his final orchestral masterpiece. We’ll look at his use of folk melodies, jazz and even an Orthodox chant.

You can see the music in advance by clicking the link here: Symphonic Dances, Op.45 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei) – IMSLP

Tea/Coffee

We’ll be bringing tea/coffee to each event- so don’t forget your coins to contribute to the costs of this.
Cost
As promised, we’re offering a deal if you sign up to multiple events:
1 event – £13 member / £16 non-member
2 events – £24 member / £30 non-member (saving £2)
3 events – £33 member / £42 non-member (saving £6)
4 events – £39 member / £51 non-member (saving £13, one event free for members!)

Please pay by BACS using the following details: A/C: 65560297
Sort Code: 08-92-99 Reference: “DANCES/your surname”.To enrol, please click HERE
Jan
11
Sat
Month Of… Dances – Borodin – Polovtsian Dances with Helen Harrison @ Lidgett Methodist Church, York
Jan 11 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A Month Of… Dances

Waltz your way into the new year with a Month of Music to Dance to (dancing whilst playing is optional!) Don’t let the January blues step on your toes, put your rhythm shoes on and join Mark and our guest conductors for an exciting month of music to get you swaying in your seats.  As ever, there’s a ticket deal on offer so the more events you attend, the better the deal.

Sunday 5th January, 2-6pm, St. Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor
Dance your way into the New Year (Vienna style!) with Mark Edwards

In traditional Viennese style, join Mark to welcome in the New Year. With a flurry of polkas, waltzes and marches, kick off your 2025 full of joy, excitement and positivity. Bow ties not required!
Saturday 11th January, 12-5pm, Lidgett Methodist Church, York 
– PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT TIMES TO REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS.
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances with Helen Harrison
 
You might remember Helen from our Month Of series in 2023, and we’re delighted she’s back to guide us through Borodin’s heroic Polovtsian Dances. You can see the music in advance by clicking the link below.
Saturday 18th January, 11-4pm, Dalston Victory Hall, Dalston
Tchaikovsky – Selections from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with Au Arias  
 
We welcome Au to Cobwebs, and we’re delighted he will be taking us through selections of the much loved Tchaikovsky ballets of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. 

Sunday 26th January, 2-6pm, Dipton Jubilee Centre
Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances with Mark Edwards

What an ending to the month! Join Mark for a Month Of finale – an exploration of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances – his final orchestral masterpiece. We’ll look at his use of folk melodies, jazz and even an Orthodox chant.

You can see the music in advance by clicking the link here: Symphonic Dances, Op.45 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei) – IMSLP

Tea/Coffee

We’ll be bringing tea/coffee to each event- so don’t forget your coins to contribute to the costs of this.
Cost
As promised, we’re offering a deal if you sign up to multiple events:
1 event – £13 member / £16 non-member
2 events – £24 member / £30 non-member (saving £2)
3 events – £33 member / £42 non-member (saving £6)
4 events – £39 member / £51 non-member (saving £13, one event free for members!)

Please pay by BACS using the following details: A/C: 65560297
Sort Code: 08-92-99 Reference: “DANCES/your surname”.
To enrol, please click HERE
Jan
18
Sat
Month Of… Dances – Tchaikovsky – Selections from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with Au Arias   @ Dalston Victory Hall
Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

A Month Of… Dances

Waltz your way into the new year with a Month of Music to Dance to (dancing whilst playing is optional!) Don’t let the January blues step on your toes, put your rhythm shoes on and join Mark and our guest conductors for an exciting month of music to get you swaying in your seats.  As ever, there’s a ticket deal on offer so the more events you attend, the better the deal.

Sunday 5th January, 2-6pm, St. Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor
Dance your way into the New Year (Vienna style!) with Mark Edwards

In traditional Viennese style, join Mark to welcome in the New Year. With a flurry of polkas, waltzes and marches, kick off your 2025 full of joy, excitement and positivity. Bow ties not required!
Saturday 11th January, 12-5pm, Lidgett Methodist Church, York 
– PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT TIMES TO REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS.
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances with Helen Harrison
 
You might remember Helen from our Month Of series in 2023, and we’re delighted she’s back to guide us through Borodin’s heroic Polovtsian Dances.
You can see the music in advance by clicking the link below.
Saturday 18th January, 11-4pm, Dalston Victory Hall, Dalston
Tchaikovsky – Selections from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with Au Arias  
 
We welcome Au to Cobwebs, and we’re delighted he will be taking us through selections of the much loved Tchaikovsky ballets of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. 

Sunday 26th January, 2-6pm, Dipton Jubilee Centre
Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances with Mark Edwards

What an ending to the month! Join Mark for a Month Of finale – an exploration of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances – his final orchestral masterpiece. We’ll look at his use of folk melodies, jazz and even an Orthodox chant.

You can see the music in advance by clicking the link here: Symphonic Dances, Op.45 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei) – IMSLP

Tea/Coffee

We’ll be bringing tea/coffee to each event- so don’t forget your coins to contribute to the costs of this.
Cost
As promised, we’re offering a deal if you sign up to multiple events:
1 event – £13 member / £16 non-member
2 events – £24 member / £30 non-member (saving £2)
3 events – £33 member / £42 non-member (saving £6)
4 events – £39 member / £51 non-member (saving £13, one event free for members!)

Please pay by BACS using the following details: A/C: 65560297
Sort Code: 08-92-99 Reference: “DANCES/your surname”.
To enrol, please click HERE
Jan
26
Sun
Month Of…Dances – Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances with Mark Edwards @ Dipton Jubilee Centre
Jan 26 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A Month Of… Dances

Waltz your way into the new year with a Month of Music to Dance to (dancing whilst playing is optional!) Don’t let the January blues step on your toes, put your rhythm shoes on and join Mark and our guest conductors for an exciting month of music to get you swaying in your seats.  As ever, there’s a ticket deal on offer so the more events you attend, the better the deal.

Sunday 5th January, 2-6pm, St. Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor
Dance your way into the New Year (Vienna style!) with Mark Edwards

In traditional Viennese style, join Mark to welcome in the New Year. With a flurry of polkas, waltzes and marches, kick off your 2025 full of joy, excitement and positivity. Bow ties not required!
Saturday 11th January, 12-5pm, Lidgett Methodist Church, York 
– PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT TIMES TO REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS.
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances with Helen Harrison

You might remember Helen from our Month Of series in 2023, and we’re delighted she’s back to guide us through Borodin’s heroic Polovtsian Dances.

You can see the music in advance by clicking the link below.
Saturday 18th January, 11-4pm, Dalston Victory Hall, Dalston
Tchaikovsky – Selections from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with Au Arias  
 
We welcome Au to Cobwebs, and we’re delighted he will be taking us through selections of the much loved Tchaikovsky ballets of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. 

Sunday 26th January, 2-6pm, Dipton Jubilee Centre
Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances with Mark Edwards

What an ending to the month! Join Mark for a Month Of finale – an exploration of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances – his final orchestral masterpiece. We’ll look at his use of folk melodies, jazz and even an Orthodox chant.

You can see the music in advance by clicking the link here: Symphonic Dances, Op.45 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei) – IMSLP

Tea/Coffee

We’ll be bringing tea/coffee to each event- so don’t forget your coins to contribute to the costs of this.
Cost
As promised, we’re offering a deal if you sign up to multiple events:
1 event – £13 member / £16 non-member
2 events – £24 member / £30 non-member (saving £2)
3 events – £33 member / £42 non-member (saving £6)
4 events – £39 member / £51 non-member (saving £13, one event free for members!)

Please pay by BACS using the following details: A/C: 65560297
Sort Code: 08-92-99 Reference: “DANCES/your surname”.To enrol, please click HERE
Feb
8
Sat
Opera Project 5 with Peter Wood @ Summerhill Pavillion, Newcastle upon Tyne
Feb 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

More info to follow.

Feb
28
Fri
Come and Play Day with Musinc @ Middlesbrough Town Hall
Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

On Friday 28th Feb 2025, during the half term break, Musinc based at Middlesbrough Town Hall are are holding a community orchestra day for any instrumental players over the age of 8 years old that would like to get involved in playing in a large ensemble. We will be the host orchestra and will welcome working with all ages of the community. It’s going to be a lovely day!

Our enrolment will open soon, so hold the date for now!

All details here: Come and Play: Community Orchestra | Middlesbrough Box Office

About the day

In partnership with our friends at Musinc at Middlesbrough Town Hall, they’re inviting musicians to join us for a day of workshops at Middlesbrough Town Hall, finishing with a sharing performance.

The orchestra will be open to all abilities, including those with SEND and neurodiversities, and all instruments, including non-orchestral.
There will be tutors on hand during the day to support musicians who learn music through alternative methods.

We’ll play family-favourite classical music, including tunes from films, and the day will finish with a sharing performance for friends, family and anyone else who’d like to come along.

Schedule:
9.30am – arrival and registration
10am – welcome, warmups and rehearsals begin
12.15 – lunch break
1pm – afternoon rehearsals
3pm – sharing performance

Apr
11
Fri
Sedbergh Residential @ Sedbergh School
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm

Save the dates! More info to follow.

May
10
Sat
Cobweb Orchestra Big Play @ St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, Darlington
May 10 all-day

Save the date! More info to follow.