New Year French Bal with Cri du Canard at Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom.
Cri du Canard are a French folk trio, currently based in the North of England. With passion and experience coming out of their ears, these three highly regarded musicians throw themselves into their work, performing and leading workshops across the UK and EU with expertise, humour, and panache.
After properly establishing this band in 2021 - following a glorious summer's evening of music, dance, and food - Grace, Sam, and Dave warmly invite you to share in the joy of French and Breton music, dance the night away to these infectious, energy-infused grooves, or simply sit back and enjoy the hypnotic interplay of fiddle, flute and box.
Expect to be transported to the beating musical heart of France, with an experience as nourishing for the soul as a good bowl of boeuf bourguignon.
Cri du Canard are Grace Smith (violon), Sam Partridge (flûte traversière en bois) and Dave Gray (accordéon diatonique).

Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom
Tickets: £15 (£8 under 25s)
Running Time: 3 hours
Please note this is a dancing event and seating will be limited
This is a programmed event
Thurs 19 Feb 2026
Join arts facilitator Hannah Peacock for a fun and silly mask making workshop. Create you, inspired by the pop...
Sat 6 Dec
Another year goes by and our annual Opera Gala is performed at St Mary's Church, Stamford. This popular event...
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happ...
Fri 9 Jan 2026
Experience the unmistakable sound of Blue Note Records - raw, soulful, and swing...
Fri 10 Apr 2026
Hammerhead is a celebration of the irresistibly groove soaked and melody driven...
Sat 21 Mar 2026
“The difference between a Lady and flower girl isn’t how she behaves, but how she is treated” Eliza Doolittl...
Thurs 9 Apr 2026
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-l...
Sat 21 Mar 2026
Journey through the enchanting landscapes of Nordic music in this atmospheric co...