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Live Music and more at
The Cardinal's Hat
Home to live music in the courtyard, annual carolling and more.
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Looking for a home for your folk session, music night or vinyl evening? Get in touch!
Every year we run the Cardinal's Hat Stage in Friar Street at part of the free entertainment programme for the ever-popular Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, plus a pop-up Beer Festival at nearby Tudor House Museum.
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The full line up is here!
The Cardinal’s Hat Stage THURSDAY 4 DEC
12noon & 1pm
BETSY HARMONY
Betsy brings a gorgeous blend of classic songs, timeless carols, and vintage-style takes on all your festive favourites. A warm, sparkling set with something for everyone - guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.
2pm & 3pm
MUMRUFFINS
Classics from the Irish and English folk canon with Billy & Trudie. And the name? It’s a colloquial
Worcestershire term for long-tailed tits - we’re keen bird-watchers, after all!”
4pm & 5.15pm
DEREK EYNON
Voice, guitar, and a touch of foot-tapping magic. Expect a wide and varied repertoire, from vintage classics to a few modern gems of the 2020s. Timeless favourites, crowd-pleasers and some relaxed festive vibes.
6.15 & 7.15pm
THE SAX PISTOLS
Funky brass & saxophone delivering the best in party pop, funk, and jazz. High energy,
big-groove fun.
The Cardinal’s Hat Stage FRIDAY 5 DEC
11am, 12noon & 3pm VICKI SWAN & JONNY DYER
A fun-filled festive set of well-known singalong Christmas carols interspersed with famous Music Hall numbers. Performed in Victorian costume this event will appeal to everyone young and old, light-hearted, humorous and fun.
1pm & 2pm
BETSY HARMONY
Internationally acclaimed jazz and vintage singer Betsy brings classic carols and festive favourites with a vintage twist - something for everyone to get into the Christmas spirit.
4pm & 5pm
FOREGATE STREET BROTHERS
A quirky and irreverent guitar/vocals duo, playing the lighter side of jazz from the 20’s to the 50’s, with a smattering of humorous originals and the occasional blues thrown in for good measure.
6pm & 7pm
MUMRUFFINS
Classics from the Irish and English folk canon with Billy & Trudie.
The Cardinal’s Hat Stage SATURDAY 6 DEC
10am, 11am, 2pm
VICKI SWAN & JONNY DYER
A fun-filled festive set of well-known singalong Christmas carols interspersed with famous Music Hall numbers. Performed in Victorian costume this event will appeal to everyone young and old, light-hearted, humorous and fun.
12noon & 1pm
FOREGATE STREET BROTHERS
A quirky and irreverent guitar/vocals duo, playing the lighter side of jazz from the 20’s to the 50’s, with a smattering of humorous originals and the occasional blues thrown in for good measure.
3pm & 4pm
MAX STOCKIN
Max Stockin is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, blending classic ’50s and ’60s chord progressions with modern recording techniques to craft his distinctive sound.
5pm & 6pm
GRACE N' BETSY
A fresh duo singing favourite songs from the ’50s to today — rock, pop, disco, and a festive twist for everyone to enjoy!
The Cardinal’s Hat Stage SUNDAY 7 DEC
11am, 12noon, 3pm & 4pm
VICKI SWAN & JONNY DYER
A fun-filled festive set of well-known singalong Christmas carols interspersed with famous Music Hall numbers. Performed in Victorian costume this event will appeal to everyone young and old, light-hearted, humorous and fun.
1pm & 2pm
THE JAKE LEG JUG BAND
The Jake Leg Jug Band bring you the authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - and put their own twist on it. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and
redemption.
"Good time music from a good-time group" The Jazz Rag
TUDOR HOUSE BEER FESTIVAL
Check out our Winter Beer Festival in the Tudor House courtyard. An oasis of calm when you need it, 8 real ales, trad ciders and more.
Download the ale tasting notes:
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Previous:
Saturday 21st July - Morris Dancing in Worcester from the National Morris Festival
Saturday 19th July, 7pm - Charlie Williams- folk-tinged acoustic songs. https://charlie-williams.uk
Sunday 9th August, 8pm - live music with Chantel Taylor
Saturday 30th August, 7pm - Charlie Williams - folk-tinged acoustic songs.
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Quiz Night - Monday evenings, from 7.30pm
Chess Night - Tuesday evenings
​Board Games evening - Sunday nights
Book Club - Fortnightly on a Monday ​
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