West African Drum Circle
Mon 21 Sept · 19:30
Big Penny Social
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Join us for an evening filled with rhythm, music, and community. Bring your own djembe drum or hire one of ours - all skill levels are welcome! Led by Seneke Sillah, a master drummer from The Gambia, you’ll be guided through traditional West African rhythms in a fun and accessible way. Learn call-and-response patterns and djembe accompaniments step by step with Seneke’s expert instruction. We have a limited number of free tickets for local residents on low incomes. Contact the organiser for your PROMO code to access your free ticket. The workshop takes place in Flukes - the stunning retro-inspired upstairs space at Big Penny. This is strictly an over 18s venue after 7pm so children cannot attend the drum circle.
Participants can bring their own djembe or hire one of the organisers' instruments, with instruction tailored to all skill levels. Led by Seneke Sillah from The Gambia, attendees will learn traditional West African rhythms through call-and-response patterns and step-by-step accompaniment techniques in a fun environment. A limited number of free tickets are available for local residents on low incomes; interested parties must contact the organiser directly using their PROMO code to access this entry.
The workshop is held upstairs at Flukes, located within Big Penny Social London's retro-inspired space. Entry requires an age limit of 18 after 7pm due to venue regulations, meaning children are not permitted to attend the drum circle event.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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West African Drum Circle takes place on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 19:30.
West African Drum Circle is held at Big Penny Social in London (1 Priestley Way, Walthamstow E17 6AL).
Tickets for West African Drum Circle can be booked via eventbrite.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Join us for an evening filled with rhythm, music, and community. Bring your own djembe drum or hire one of ours - all skill levels are welcome!
Led by Seneke Sillah, a master drummer from The Gambia, you’ll be guided through traditional West African rhythms in a fun and accessible way. Learn call-and-response patterns and djembe accompaniments step by step with Seneke’s expert instruction.
We have a limited number of free tickets for local residents on low incomes. Contact the organiser for your PROMO code to access your free ticket.
The workshop takes place in Flukes - the stunning retro-inspired upstairs space at Big Penny. This is strictly an over 18s venue after 7pm so children cannot attend the drum circle.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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Participants can bring their own djembe or hire one of the organisers' instruments, with instruction tailored to all skill levels. Led by Seneke Sillah from The Gambia, attendees will learn traditional West African rhythms through call-and-response patterns and step-by-step accompaniment techniques in a fun environment. A limited number of free tickets are available for local residents on low incomes; interested parties must contact the organiser directly using their PROMO code to access this entry.
The workshop is held upstairs at Flukes, located within Big Penny Social London's retro-inspired space. Entry requires an age limit of 18 after 7pm due to venue regulations, meaning children are not permitted to attend the drum circle event.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is West African Drum Circle?
West African Drum Circle takes place on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 19:30.
Where is West African Drum Circle taking place?
West African Drum Circle is held at Big Penny Social in London (1 Priestley Way, Walthamstow E17 6AL).
How do I get tickets for West African Drum Circle?
Tickets for West African Drum Circle can be booked via eventbrite.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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