The Link Centre Ashbourne

17/09/2026

DETAILS FOR TONIGHT...

Doors open: 6.45pm.
Concert starts: 7.30pm.
Unreserved seating

Bar available before the concert and during the interval

We will also have some tickets available on the door.

DON'T MISS OUT on seeing Cara Dillon in concert in Ashbourne TOMORROW.

Thursday 17th September - last few tickets available
www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon

Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and major awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice – deceptively delicate yet emotionally powerful – has bridged tradition and innovation. Alongside husband and collaborator Sam Lakeman, Dillon has created a timeless, distinctive sound.

Their intimate live shows feature now-classic renditions of “Black Is the Colour” and "The Parting Glass," among many others. From Óige and De Dannan to Disney soundtracks, chart-topping remixes, and Derry Girls, Dillon continues to defy genre boundaries.

As Mojo once wrote, she possesses “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice”, a legacy she continues to affirm, with a voice that lingers long after the last note fades.

www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon

16/09/2026

DON'T MISS OUT on seeing Cara Dillon in concert in Ashbourne TOMORROW.

Thursday 17th September - last few tickets available
www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon

Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and major awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice – deceptively delicate yet emotionally powerful – has bridged tradition and innovation. Alongside husband and collaborator Sam Lakeman, Dillon has created a timeless, distinctive sound.

Their intimate live shows feature now-classic renditions of “Black Is the Colour” and "The Parting Glass," among many others. From Óige and De Dannan to Disney soundtracks, chart-topping remixes, and Derry Girls, Dillon continues to defy genre boundaries.

As Mojo once wrote, she possesses “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice”, a legacy she continues to affirm, with a voice that lingers long after the last note fades.

www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon

13/09/2026

You really could hear the people sing yesterday at The Link Centre as Chameleon Choir hosted "Come and Sing Les Miserables". 🎶

09/09/2026

🎶 Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s…

Experience one of the leading female folk singers across the British Isles, live at The Link Centre, as Cara Dillon, joined by husband and long-time collaborator Sam Lakeman, performs an evening of songs from across her remarkable career.

Tickets are selling fast so don't miss out.

📅 Thursday 17 September, 7.30pm
🎟️ Book your ticket: www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon

08/09/2026

We are so lucky to have Ashbourne Community Transport serving people in & around Ashbourne.

They have some really useful services and of course, you can use The Link Centre as a handy drop-off or pick-up point - we've got some nice comfy seats and there's great coffee from Cornerstone Ashbourne!

Working Together in Our Community 🤝
Ashbourne Community Transport are delighted to be working closely with The Link Centre helping to bring together two local services within our community.
🚌 Ashbourne Community Transport provides accessible and community-focused transport, helping local people get out and about and stay connected. Our door-to-door service can drop you off right outside the Link Centre, making it easier to visit and enjoy what the centre has to offer.
🏠 The Link Centre is a welcoming new community hub, offering a bright and comfortable space for everyone to enjoy, with arts events, live performances, meetings and more. The atrium is open Monday–Friday for people to pop in, relax and enjoy the seating and Cornerstone Coffee House.
By working together, we hope to make it easier for local people to find out about the services and opportunities available to them.
Two local services, one shared aim — supporting and connecting our community. ❤️
Keep an eye out for more information about what’s happening at The Link Centre and how Ashbourne Community Transport can help you get there!

07/09/2026

Chameleon Choir invite you to Come and Sing Les Miserables

This Saturday from 2-5pm - with FREE ENTRY!

Register your interest with Morag on 07856 285084

Have you signed up yet?

No singing experience? - no problem! This free event is open to all so come and have a go...

06/09/2026

Ashbourne's Big Fashion Day Out is this afternoon in the Market Place...

04/09/2026

NEW FOR THE LINK CENTRE...

Drama Kids classes inspire children to work together in a positive and uplifting environment.

Classes start on 9th September and are for ages 4-11.

For more info, see the Drama Kids website www.dramakids.co.uk/derbyshire/ashbourne

29/08/2026

Join members of The Hallé orchestra & associates for a candlelight concert of chamber music themed around Pride & Prejudice.

Saturday 26th September, 7.30pm, The Link Centre

Tickets are on sale now from www.ashbournelink.org.uk/whats-on

The concert features some wonderfully talented musicians:
Sarah Ewins – Violin
Paulette Bayley – Violin
Cheryl Law – Viola
Dale Culliford – Cello

This concert is the first in an amazing series of three Chamber Music Concerts, featuring current & former members of The Hallé orchestra & associates.

And you can save £10 with our Chamber Music Season Ticket - a great deal meaning you get to enjoy 3 fantastic concerts.

~ Saturday 26th September, 7.30pm, candlelight concert themed around Jane Austen and Pride & Prejudice featuring music by Haydn, Dvořák, Mozart, Schubert, and more.
~ Friday 16th October, 7.30pm, concert featuring music by Debussy, Martinů and Dvořák
~ Friday 6th November, 7.30pm, concert with featured composers including Elgar, Moeran, Jiří Družecký

Tickets are available now from:
www.ashbournelink.org.uk/whats-on

26/08/2026

Tickets are selling fast for our concert by the amazing Cara Dillon, one of the leading female folk singers across the British Isles.

We're expecting a full house, so buy your ticket soon to avoid missing out. www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon

Thursday 17 September 2026
19:30
The Link Centre, Ashbourne

Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice—deceptively delicate yet emotionally devastating—has evoked something timeless and elemental. Performing alongside her on piano and guitar is her husband and collaborator, Sam Lakeman.

Alongside husband and collaborator Sam Lakeman, Dillon has created a timeless, distinctive sound. Their intimate live shows feature now-classic renditions of “Black Is the Colour” and "The Parting Glass," among many others.

From her early days in Óige and De Dannan, through the major-label corridors of Warners and Rough Trade, her music has travelled far beyond folk’s usual borders and continues to defy boundaries—from chart-topping remixes, Disney soundtracks, to the hit TV series Derry Girls.

As Mojo magazine once wrote, Dillon possesses “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice.”

Buy your tickets now: www.ticketebo.co.uk/caradillon