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Live music & events

Good music.
Great nights.

Live music and pub events in East Boldre, New Forest. Discover the autumn, Christmas and New Year line-up at the Turfs.

LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS

Dates for your diary.

Good music, quizzes and get-togethers at the Turfs.

November 2026

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Beaujolais Nouveau: Allo ’Allo!

An evening with the French

A French-themed evening at the Turfs to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau. Call the pub for timings and details.

The Underdogs

The Underdogs

Time to be confirmed

A Hampshire acoustic trio covering rock and pop favourites from the 1960s to the present day. Familiar songs, acoustic arrangements and plenty to sing along to.

Nat & Ryan

Nat & Ryan

Time to be confirmed

A returning duo on the New Forest pub music scene. Nat & Ryan join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of live music and good company.

December 2026

The Transitions

The Transitions

From 8pm

This Dorset two-piece puts its own twist on familiar covers, creating a full live sound without backing tracks. Expect plenty of energy and a set full of surprises.

Bushwacker Mark & Friends

Bushwacker Mark & Friends

From 3pm

New Forest favourite Mark brings a mix of hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s, alongside country, folk and Irish songs. A sociable Sunday session with friends.

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PJ’s Christmas Quiz

From 7pm · Supporting Shelter

A festive edition of PJ’s quiz, supporting Shelter. Get your team together for a Christmas evening with a good cause at its heart.

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Jus Jammin

From 8pm

The live duo of JD and Danny joins us for more music at the Turfs. Catch their December evening set or start the new year with a Sunday afternoon session.

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Carols with Beaulieu Brass Band

From 6:30pm

Our local brass band brings the community together for an evening of Christmas carols. Gather friends and family for a traditional festive singalong.

The Junco Shakers

The Junco Shakers

From 8:30pm

A four-piece bringing skiffle, rhythm and blues, rockabilly and soul together. Guitars, double bass and harmonica give their live shows an irresistible roots-music groove.

John Burke

John Burke

From 3pm

An acoustic performer pairing strong vocals with well-known songs. John shapes his varied set to the room, moving from laid-back favourites to upbeat singalongs.

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Christmas Eve at the Turfs

Special menu

Get together for Christmas Eve with our special menu. Please phone the pub for the menu details, service times and table availability.

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Boxing Day at the Turfs

Meet the New Forest Beagles from noon

Join us on Boxing Day. The bar opens noon–5pm and the kitchen serves 1–4pm. Meet the New Forest Beagles from noon.

The Underdogs

The Underdogs

From 4pm

A Hampshire acoustic trio covering rock and pop favourites from the 1960s to the present day. Familiar songs, acoustic arrangements and plenty to sing along to.

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New Year’s Eve

Special menu from 6pm · Disco from 9pm

See out the year with good food and a disco at the Turfs. Call to book and ask the team about our special New Year’s Eve menu.

January 2027

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Jus Jammin

From 3pm

The live duo of JD and Danny joins us for more music at the Turfs. Catch their December evening set or start the new year with a Sunday afternoon session.

For bookings and enquiries, call 01590 612331 or email the pub. Dates and line-ups may change.

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