| 2026 | Description | Venue | Venue contact/location | Start | Finish | £ |
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| Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Glasshouses Summer Music Event. Details TBC |
Glasshouses Village Association will host an afternoon music event for all ages. The Merlins are booked to play from 15:30. |
Google Maps - Glasshouses Cricket Club entrance | 14:00 | 18:00 | Free Entry |
| Saturday 29 August 2026 |
The Crown Inn Pateley Bridge |
The Crown Inn 19 High Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5AP Tel: 01423 313 910 |
The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | Free |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts Playing at Knaresborough Castle |
Knaresborough Castle and Museum Castle Yard Knaresborough HG5 8AS |
Knaresborough Castle grounds |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Sunday 27 September 2026 |
Whittaker's Distillery Annual Fundraiser |
Venue TBC | TBC | 14:00 | 18:00 | £TBC | 2027 | Description | Venue | Venue contact/location | Start | Finish | £ |
| Saturday 22 May 2027 |
The Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge |
As well as tasty music, tasty food usally available. | The Bridge Inn | 16:00 | 19:00 | Free |
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| Friday 10 July 2026 |
The Plough Fadmoor Beer Festival 2026 |
An increasingly vociferous crowd enjoyed our opening two sets in glorious sunshine
at the second Fadmoor Beer Festival which goes from strength to strength. Plentiful food and drink sustained everyone, including those brave souls dancing despite the heat. Great crowd, great venue, fantastic team, organisation, food, beers and other drinks. |
The Plough Fadmoor Beer Festival 2026 | 18:00 | 20:00 | £10 |
| Sunday 5 July 2026 |
The Joe Longster Bandstand Pateley Bridge |
Another lively crowd enjoyed two hours of music at The Joe Longster Bandstand. The sun was shy, but certainly not the audience. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great afternoon Great to see several groups of people dancing and singing along. Many thanks to the Pateley Bridge Bowling Club pop-up café for serving bacon butties, tea & cakes. |
Recreation Ground, Pateley Bridge |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Saturday 27 June 2026 |
Festival "Top of the Hill 2026" |
The Merlins were delighted to entertain more than a hundred people of all ages. We thoroughly enjoyed making our second appearance at this growing private outdoor mini-festival with several excellent acts. Stunning location. Fantastic food, beer & organisation. Many were dancing and singing along in the glorious sunshine. Awesome positive feedback from several quarters. Thank you for having us. |
15:30 | 17:00 | ||
| Friday 26 June 2026 |
Rufford Primary School, Yeadon "Parklife 2026" |
We were the headline act at the school's annual full day family musical event with hot food and a bar. Pupils, parents and staff were dancing and singing along in the hot sunshine. A local resident said on Facebook "It was lovely sitting in our garden listening to the live music - shame it finished so early 👏 👏" |
18:00 | 20:00 | Private Event |
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| Sunday 21 June 2026 |
The Joe Longster Bandstand Pateley Bridge |
The Merlins loved every minute on The Joe Longster Bandstand, entertaining a cracking crowd
who shared the Sunday Summer Solstice sunshine. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great afternoon - we enjoyed seeing you dancing and singing along. Many thanks to the Pateley Bridge Bowling Club pop-up café for serving tea & cakes. |
Bandstand Pateley Bridge |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Saturday 23 May 2026 |
The Crown Inn Pateley Bridge |
Another fantastic night with a busy dance floor, great crowd energy, superb live sound from the band throughout the evening. Three new songs went down brilliantly, with the audience singing and dancing until the final note. Huge thanks to Lynne, Matt and the team, regular supporters and everyone who came along and made it such a memorable night for The Merlins. |
The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | Free |
| Sunday 3 May 2026 |
The Wellington Inn Darley |
Another brilliant night to round off the weekend! Packed room, great atmosphere — several up dancing, plenty singing along, and loads really tuned in. By the end of the night people were shouting for more, which is always the best way to finish. Big thanks to Helen and the staff for looking after us — lovely to hear we kept the bar busy and will gladly be back for more dates! See you all again soon 🎶 |
The Wellington Inn | 18:00 | 21:00 | Free |
| Saturday 2 May 2026 |
The Crown Inn Pateley Bridge |
Fantastic night at the pub — packed room, great response from the start and a full dance floor by the second set. We were asked for more at the end so we finished with an extended encore. Huge thanks to Lynne and her team, plus of course everyone who came along, which made it a brilliant evening. 🎶 |
The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | Free |
| Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
Pateley Bridge Bowling Club Pre-season get together for members & partners, including buffet. |
Members of the Bowling Club enjoyed two one-hour sets after their buffet, with
many dancing until the end of the encore. Pateley Club members downstairs asked for a door to be opened so they could listen. Several non-members wished they could have attended. |
Pateley Club | 19:00 | 23:00 | Private Event |
| Saturday 18 April 2026 |
The Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge |
A great day thanks to Caroline, Dan and their team. Appreciative crowd filled the bar, lots grooving outside in the welcome spring weather. Happy dancers front of stage. Tasty food provided by the Asian Street Food Shack |
The Bridge Inn | 16:00 | 19:00 | Free |
| Saturday 17 January 2026 |
Roger's Birthday Party. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. |
Was busier than New Year's Eve. A lively crowd of family, friends, and visitors enjoyed dancing and singing along to 3 sets. We were very happy to help raise over £1000 for such a good cause. Many thanks for all the support and positive comments, and to Lynne and her team. See you again soon. |
The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | Free |
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| Friday 31 October 2025 |
The Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge |
Another lively evening indoors at The Bridge saw us play 3 sets to a very appreciative audience. Thank you for all the support and positive comments. Thanks again to Dan, Caroline, Clare and the team. See you next year. |
The Bridge Inn | 18:00 | 21:00 | Free |
| Saturday 25 October 2025 |
The Crown Inn Pateley Bridge. |
Some very energentic dancers enjoyed themselves on the dance floor making for a lively evening. Thanks to Lynne and the team. We appreciate all the positive feedback and comments. Thank you. We hope to be back soon. |
The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | Free |
| Friday 3 October 2025 |
Birthday Party |
Sarah's birthday party, held in the iconic Cruck Barn at Appletreewick, saw an extremely lively and enthusiastic crowd of all ages. Dancing, singing, and playing balloon football from the opening song, yet still having the energy to shout for more. Thanks to everyone for a fantastic night all round. Great venue, hosted by a very friendly team. We'd be very happy to play there again. |
The Craven Arms - Cruck Barn | 20:30 | 22:30 | Private event |
| Monday 25 August 2025 |
Glasshouses BBQ & Music Event. Support: Nidderlele Ukuleles |
Glasshouses Cricket Club kindly hosted a food and music event for all ages. Lovely weather, was perfect for a brilliant crowd of 80+ dancing and singing in the glorious sunshine. The Merlins played two 1-hour sets, ably supported by 45 minutes from Nidderlele Ukuleles. Thanks to Toft Gate for a superb BBQ - must have been hot work. Thanks to all helpers and organisers - you know who you are. |
Google Maps - Glasshouses Cricket Club entrance | 14:00 | 18:00 | Free |
| Saturday 23 August 2025 |
The Crown Inn Pateley Bridge |
A lively crowd of locals and visitors enjoyed dancing and singing along to 3 sets. Many thanks for your support and positive comments, and to Lynne and her team for booking us. See you again soon. |
The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | Free |
| Sunday 6 July 2025 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts | We squeezed two full sets and one short one into the two hour show for a very supportive audience, who stayed with us despite the drizzle.
Thanks for being there for us. A big thank you for the many positive comments e.g. "You guys are brilliant. You'd go down a storm in Harrogate." and for the generous donations. Many thanks also to NYC for booking us. |
Bandstand Pateley Bridge |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Saturday 28 June 2025 |
Wedding | We played two high energy sets for an equally energetic group of very appreciative guests at the party to celebrate the wedding of Olivia and George. Following the first dance by the bride and groom the dance floor was full until the final chord of the evening had faded away. Congratulations to the happy couple. We thoroughly enjoyed being part of your fantastic celebrations. Thank you. |
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| Saturday 21 June 2025 |
Summer Solstice Party | The Merlins played three sets to entertain a select audience of all ages at a private garden party. The sun was shining and everybody had a wonderful time. At 27 degrees in the shade, probably the hottest gig we've ever done. Several people not actually at the party said we sounded great. |
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| Sunday 15 June 2025 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts | A fantastic lively and vocal crowd shared our fun, dancing to two sets in glorious weather (which was much better than last year). A big thank you for the generous donations. Many thanks to NYC for booking us and to the helpful Bowling Club / bandstand staff. |
Bandstand Pateley Bridge |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Saturday 14 June 2025 |
Community BBQ | We played two sets to a very appreciative audience at a private local community event. Thank you for booking us. |
15:00 | 17:00 | ||
| Sunday 4 May 2025 |
The Crown Inn Pateley Bridge |
Our first show at The Crown this year. An enthusiastic crowd of vocal locals and visitors danced and sang along during our three sets. Thanks to Lynne & the team for booking us, and for all the positive comments from venue staff and audience. We'll be back in August. |
The Crown Inn | 19:30 | 22:30 | Free |
| Saturday 3 May 2025 |
BeerFest 2025 | The Merlins were delighted to play two sets for more than a hundred people of all ages who enjoyed this private outdoor mini-festival with other acts. Stunning location. Fantastic food, beer & organisation. Awesome responses. Thank you for having us. |
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| Saturday 12 April 2025 |
Parkinson's UK Fundraiser. Entry price included food, a video screening of "The Nidderdale Suite" composed by our own Andy Wilson, plus a singalong set by Nidderlele Ukuleles before The Merlins. |
The "Parky Party" was a huge success, raising more than £2500 for the charity Parkinson's UK. Many thanks to the memorial hall staff, all the organisers, volunteers, helpers, speakers and artists (you know who you are). An appreciative & energetic crowd of dancers packed the floor. We squeezed as many songs as possible into an extended set without a break and then played an encore following chants of "One more song" at the end of the show. |
Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall Tickets SOLD OUT 3 weeks before the event. |
19:30 | 23:30 | Tickets £15.00 |
| Saturday 1 March 2025 |
The Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge |
The Merlins were delighted to open the Bridge Inn's 2025 season of live music events. We played 3 sets to an increasingly lively audience, with several dancing in the limited spaces between the tables. Thanks for all the positive feedback from the audience and staff at The Bridge. Looking forward to returning to this excellent music venue in the future. |
The Bridge Inn Low Wath Road Pateley Bridge HG3 5HL Tel. 01423 711 484 |
17:00 | 20:00 | Free |
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| Saturday 19 October 2024 |
The Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge |
The Crown Inn, Pateley Bridge, held their end of season Caravanner's Party, which was host to a very energetic crowd dancing, singing along & calling for more after three sets. Thanks to Lynne & the team for inviting us to play and all the positive comments e.g. "Lots of people said 'What a fantastic band, when are you going to book them again?' thank you for making it a great night." | The Crown Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | |
| Friday 18 October 2024 |
The Wellington Inn Darley |
The Wellington Inn, Darley was home to a lively and appreciative audience who enjoyed three sets of our music. Thanks to Helen & her team for inviting us to play, and for all the positive feedback. | The Wellington Inn | 20:00 | 23:00 | |
| Sunday 13 October 2024 |
Apple & Harvest Festival: Steel Band 11:00-12:00; Merlins 12:30-13:30; Merlins 14:00-15:00; | Living Potential Care Farm,Sicklinghall held their Autumn Apple & Harvest Festival at which The Merlins provided 2 hours of entertainment. Thanks to Cath & her team for inviting us to play, their positive comments, & photograph "Thanks so much to you and your band for yesterday. The music was great and gave a really lovely vibe to the day. Everyone really enjoyed themselves!" |
Google Maps - Living Potential Care Farm | 11:00 | 15:00 | Guests £1, Children & Members Free |
| Monday 26 August 2024 |
Glasshouses BBQ & Music Event, with Nidderlele Ukuleles | A big thank you to Glasshouses Cricket Club for hosting yet another enthusiastic crowd of listeners, drinkers & dancers of all ages.
The weather wasn't brilliant, but according to received comments - we were. Many, many thanks to the Mayor & Mayoress of Pateley Bridge who opened the event, to Toft Gate Barn for BBQ food, and to everyone who worked their socks off to make this first such event a resounding success. |
Google Maps - Glasshouses Cricket Club entrance | 14:00 | 18:00 | £Free |
| Sunday 11 August 2024 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts | Knaresborough Castle. Many thanks to everyone who shared our fun in the glorious sunshine. A very enthusiatic and vocal crowd enjoyed themselves singing along and dancing in the welcome warm weather. Thanks to the organisers. It's a privilege to play in such a historic setting. A special thank you to all who kindly donated to our equipment fund. Hope to be back next season. | Knaresborough Castle grounds |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Saturday 10 August 2024 |
Mayor's Fund Beer & Music Festival: 19:30 - Nidderdale Community Choir; 20:00 Nidderlele Ukuleles; 20:45-23:15 The Merlins |
Memorial Hall, Pateley Bridge. A Fantastic evening, to raise funds for the Mayor's Fund which supports local charities and community groups with grants of up to £250. The Choir & Ukuleles were all great. Thank you to the very enthusiastic crowd, many who danced throughout our two sets. Special thanks to the organisers, Mayor & Mayoress, and bar staff for putting on such a great event. | Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall | 19:00 | 23:30 | Eventbrite Tickets £12 |
| Sunday 14 July 2024 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts | Ripon Spa Gardens. Many thanks for publicity & on-site help to the enthusiastic & friendly team at Café in the Park - Ripon. Thanks to the lively crowd who braved the elements, came to chat, and even danced under the trees in the rain. A big thank-you to those who donated to our equipment fund. We hope to be back when summer returns. | Bandstand Ripon Spa Gardens | 14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Sunday 9 June 2024 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts | Pateley Bridge Recreation Ground. Many thanks to everyone who shared our fun in the inclement weather. The rain (but not the wind) did stop & the sun did eventually shine. A big thank you to those who donated. Hope to be back in better weather. | Bandstand Pateley Bridge |
14:00 | 16:00 | Free | Sunday 2 June 2024 |
North Yorkshire Council - Band Concerts | Harrogate Valley Gardens. Sincere apologies to anyone who travelled on the day. Unavoidably CANCELLED at the very last minute. We were on-site at 12:30. No one on site could provide access to the electricity supply, so we were unable to power any equipment. We have since spoken with NYC organisers who apologised and assured us that these matters have now been resolved for future events. | Bandstand Valley Gardens | 14:00 | 16:00 | Free |
| Saturday 11 May 2024 |
The Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge |
Bridge Inn Pateley Bridge. Great venue, fantastic crowd, excellent weather, plus food & drink. What's not to like? Hope to make another appearance soon. | 16:00 | 19:00 | Free |
