Ukulele Events

09/02/2026

Well that's it for our Big House event in Troon! A packed weekend, loads of fun had, things learnt, strumming done, food eaten and a few drinks drunk! Lots of very happy people! Big thanks to Ukulele Saz Chris Hough and his trio, Warehouse of Thieves for great performances and workshops! Keep your eyes peeled for more events which will be listed in the not to distant future!

21/07/2025

Coming up in February - the 11th annual Big House ukulele weekend, this time taking place in Troon. Tickets are £159 for all your entertainment, workshops, food and fun. https://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/big-hoose-by-the-beach-ukulele-weekend-6-8-february-2026

The host hotel's accommoadation is now fully booked, but there other local options nearby. 90 places went on sale on Saturday and 13 remain, if you fancy getting one of the last ones!

Now in its 11th year, the Big House ukulele weekend is taking place north of the border for the first time, at the South Beach Hotel in Troon, Ayrshire. It takes place from the 6th to the 8th of February, with a programme of concerts, big sing and strum sessions, open mic, interactive ukulele quiz,

30/12/2024

Only 6 weeks now until our 10th anniversary spectacular Big House In The North! Featuring The Hedge inspectors, Anarchy in the Ukulele, Zoe Bestel, Warehouse of Thieves and The Rhubarb Thieves! Fantastic performances, Ceilidh, workshops, open mic competition, delicious food all in a luxurious 4* hotel! Still a few rooms left.

https://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/big-house-in-the-north-ukulele-weekend-2025

15/11/2024

You can now book this fabulous trip out to Galway Ukulele festival via the Harmony Voyages website. It's going to be a fabulous few days in a wonderful bohemian city. Luxury coach with on board hospitality, 4 nights accommodation in quality hotels, 1 in Dundalk with Dinner, bed and breakfast AND a big strum! 3 nights in Galway city, ferry crossings and of course your amazing festival pass!
Thursday 19th to Monday 23rd June 2025. Matt and myself will be travelling with you!

This amazing trip is now live!
https://www.harmonyvoyages.co.uk/coach-trip-to-galway-uke-fest/

14/11/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT!! Save the dates! Thursday 19th to Monday 23rd June 2025.
We are delighted to say that in conjunction with Harmony voyages we are running a four day adventure to the fabulous Galway Ukulele Festival!
The experience will include luxury coach travel with on board hospitality, return ferry crossing, one night dinner bed and breakfast in Dundalk inc a mass strum, three nights bed and breakfast in Galway and your festival ticket!
This amazing trip will be live next week! Watch this space!

13/09/2024

Well here it is! Our 10th Birthday Big House! We can't believe it's 10 years already! We'd love you to come and celebrate with us in luxurious style next February! Andy and Matt.

18/04/2024

Our wonderful Uke Express is back this September !! What a weekend of Ukey fun! Come join us.

https://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/the-uke-express-south-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1o4d5pR-REP8_CIHhT50WW2bzlLhubaAYoTIcP_5HGFrnEjJvv2nQnQF0_aem_AcTc5iMyG69ge7jrfsnNMNFRb1uJCjpZi4gHJr2eMtSmYNxsEiYYPw9wcHgGCFWfA5QlE8GyfcfXGZXsa4BaYR4z

A fantastic steam weekend on the West Somerset Railway - with trip aboard a steam train, beer festival, big strum and singalongs, workshop and concert performances. Prices - Saturday Train Trip Ticket (with beer festival entry) £49.50, Friday & Saturday Evening Entertainment Ticket £49.50.

03/04/2024

Chuffing good news :)

Coming in September this year, the Uke Express South - a musical weekend centered around a trip on the West Somerset Railway.

We're still putting the final touches together before announcing dates and tickets... but if you'd like to be the first to know when they go on sale, you can complete the form here: https://worldofukes.co.uk/blog/2024/4/3/uke-express-south-september-2024

(For those who have asked, the Uke Express on the North York Moors Railway is still on the agenda, but is looking like 2025 now)

There's a video from the 2019 version of this event here too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCX_bgRU6pc

08/03/2024

Yes!! Our next Stroll and strum walking holiday is now available for bookings! We have sold out each time so don't hang about! Stunning walks by day and Ukulele entertainment after dinner each evening! Come join us for a fantastic 5 days walking!

This is a fully guided walking holiday with a difference! We have selected a series of 7 to 10 mile walks all within a maximum of 40 minutes travelling from our base at the wonderful Howard Arms in Brampton, Cumbria. We will be exploring the Solway Coast with its delightful villages and beaches, the

25/02/2024

Some fabulous memories of our "Big House" event a couple of weeks ago! Packed house, thanks everyone for coming 🤩