International Worldwide Drum Circle Finder

Page updated 05/15/2013 I update this drum circle finder monthly so everyone can find fun places to drum, dance, & have a good time. Tribal & facilitated drum circle listings for Australia, Canada, The UK, Europe, and many others. They are all are current & updated to the best of my knowledge. If you know of a new drum circle, correction, or a regular meeting drum circle in your area that isn't listed, please let me know, so I can include it. Also check the bottom of the page for FaceBook, and the drum circle Meetup.com groups directory.

I've been maintaining and updating this list for about 12 years now. I've tried to make it as user friendly as possible. I just want to help get the word out where drum circles are. Hopefully there is one near you to check out, or if you travel somewhere, it will help you find one. You don't need to register, give out your email address, or anything like that. I'm just trying to help drummers & friends to connect.

These drum circle listings are alphabetically listed by country. Just click below on the one you're interested in, & it will jump to it. You can also add one time drumming events at the FaceBook page at the bottom. Most of these drum circles are very well established. Some of them are facilitated, some are tribal. New circles are constantly being added to this page, and some unfortunately come to an end. I'm not always notified when they do, so it's a good idea to check the individual contact information out first. Drumcircles.net is a sole proprietorship owned by Shannon Ratigan.

Times are hard for us in the arts. To give you a good value for your money, I'm including a free drum circle CD with orders of my 2 hour DVD "101 Drum Circle Rhythms" off my website. The CD is over 70 minutes of live drum circle action. You get both disks for $15 + $4 shipped anywhere in the World. There's a YouTube video sample below, and order information. The proceeds help me to fund work in our community.

101 Drum Circle Rhythms DVD Page Link (DVD is region friendly)


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Australia

Perth Western Australia - COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE - EARTH RHYTHM - MUSIC PERCUSSION AND DRUMS Promotes a fun, safe and inclusive journey of music expression for “any” body!! Everyone is welcome, no musical experience needed, a place to express yourself through music, rhythm and sound as a group to promote wellbeing, fun and self empowerment MEETS AT HAMERSLEY COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE, CRECHE ROOM, BELVEDERE RD HAMERSLEY 7.00 pm – 8.00pm FORTNIGHTLY TUESDAY’S Contact John for the latest schedule. ALL DRUMS AND PERCUSSION ARE SUPPLIED, BUT YOU’RE WELCOME TO BYO IF YOU WISH. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - COST 10.00 Per person. CALL 0411 575 370 OR EMAIL: john(at)ermusic.com.au John Croft - Drum Circle Facilitator

Perth Western Australia. Free Community Drum Circle Experience in the moment music making. Come and share your rhythm spirit! If you think you have no rhythm we can find you some on the day, guaranteed! No prior musical experience necessary. SunDrum events are held on the first Sunday of each month September - May. On facebook search SunDrum - Free Community Drum Circle

Perth - Hills Community Drumming Circle Meets every Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:45pm at the Darlington United Church Hall, Darlington Road in Darlington, aprox 35 minutes east of Perth CBD. Everyone welcome. Spare drums available Contact email simon(at)hillsdrumming.org.au Web: hillsdrumming.org.au

Perth Western Australia Northern Suburbs Drum Circle Meets Tuesdays fortnightly. All welcome, no experience needed. 7 - 8pm at Hammersley Community Recreation Centre Creche room, Belvedere Road, Hamersley. Facilitator John Croft john(at)ermusic.com.au Bookings essential, cost 15.00 P.P

Community Drum Circle, Thursday nights at the Drum Up Big HUB, Cairns (home of Tam Tam Mandingue - Cairns). Australia. 7:00 - 8:30pm Location: Drum Up Big HUB - Shed 32/170 Mayers St, Manunda Thursday nights through October and November. Come and co-create a rhythmic experience with us! Try out different drums and other percussion instruments. Express yourself, & experiment. Join us on the journey into the groove. $10. The Hub stays open until 9. No experience necessary, just an open mind, an open heart and a smile. Find us on FB.

SYDNEY DRUM CIRCLE - CIRCLEOFDRUMS Community Drum Circle happens monthly in the Elanora scout hall at Bilarong Reserve, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen. Plenty of drums for hire. Contact Chris - chris(at)circleofdrums.com.au or go to circleofdrums.com.au to be notified of the gathering dates etc. Everyone is welcome.

Western Sydney Community Drumming - Alpha Park Hall, Blacktown From 7:30pm until 10:30pm - Every other Friday night since February 2008 Cost: $10.00 to cover hall hire and refreshments. Contact: Lawrie on 0414-831-772 Email: drumcircle(at)optusnet.com.au

New South Wales - new drum circle starting on the 1st Wednesday of March 2013 at Happy Hut near the Entrance Hopefully monthly after that. More info: Christiaan Email: bluemeenee75(at)yahoo.com.au For times, and more details: FaceBook group Happiness Hut

Ipswich Drum Circle At Ipswich in Queensland Australia Meets Sundays from 1:30pm since January 2007 Contacts - 54672613 Email djcrossing(at)aapt.net.au or Dave8591(at)hotmail.com

Drum circles only for Women & on the Full Moon at the moment. Website is jozinasdrum.com.

Queensland drum circle Seventeen Seventy, Australia Youth drumming circle starts.26/04/2013 At old community hall Agnes water near information centre. Running fornightly opposite to youth group Fridays. Drums are supplied. If you have your own drum bring your baby along. Come & enjoy the tribel beats. Donations much appreciated. drumming1770(at)gmail.com - On facebook: Discovery Coast Drum Circle 1770

Queensland drum circle called Broadwater Rythyms. Every Sunday from 4:30pm - 8:30pm at Harley park Labrador Gold Coast Queensland Australia Contact me on mob 0404 703 556 or broadwaterrhythms(at)y7mail.com

Agnes Water / 1770, deckAdance, The Deck Restaurant, 384 Captain Cook Drive, Town of 1770, Drum Circle Every third Sunday of the month, 3pm onwards. Contact: Angela email heenan_angela(at)hotmail.com ph 0749749157

Bagara, Nielson Beach Surf Life Saving Club Drum Circle Courtice Drive, Monday mornings at 7am, Contact: Lorraine ph 0741547393

Bli Bli, Finnish Memorial Park Drum Circle Finland Rd, 4th Sunday of the month at 1pm, Contact: Rhonda ph 0412720923

Bundaberg Nielson Park Drum Circle Just south of Nielson Park Beach, Sundays 4pm onwards, Contact: Jason email djembeguru(at)hotmail.com ph 0438544527

Brisbane Central - Roma Street Community Drum Circle Location: Brisbane Central Monthly Event - First Thursday of every month: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Where : Roma Street Station on the Carriage Deck (above platform 10) Contact: Diane Barnes dissybrissy(at)hotmail.com Phone or text 0418 120 624

Brisbane North, Bayside Beats Drum Circle, Einbunpin Park, Sandgate, Sunday afternoon 2pm , Contact: John & Peggy, email, johnbonnar(at)iprimus.com.au ph 0421648096

Brisbane West, Centenary Drum Circle, Rocks Riverside Park off Counihan Rd, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Saturday 12 noon - 2:00pm. Contact: Nahm - 0434 261 633 Email: nahmaldai(at)hotmail.com

Gold Coast: Burleigh Beat Drum Circle Contact Ken Jacob, email, kenjacob(at)tpg.com.au ph 07 5533 8960

Stanthorpe Weeroona Park Drum Circle, 2nd Sunday of each month 10.30am. (Same Day as Market in the Mountain) Drums for hire. Contact: Gail Paulsen. email: gpaulsen(at)dodo.com.au

Sunshine Coast, Nomadic Soul Drummers, Drum Circle every Monday on Cnr Ocean St and Duporth Ave Maroochydore, every Monday 5pm to 7pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Contact: Mal, email malcolmsettree(at)bigpond.com ph 0428 73 00 52

Tenterfield Destination Field Good Wednesdays 5.30pm, contact: Gail Paulsen. email gpaulsen(at)dodo.com.au

Toowoomba Queens Park Drum Circle from 2:30 every Sunday All welcome contact: Kim 0438 981356 email watdael2(at)bigpond.net.au or Jan 0403 546 938

Drum Circle at Townsville Gregory Street Ampitheatre on the Strand, Full Moons, 5.30pm to 8:00pm, contact Alex Salvador, email therhythmconnection(at)live.com.au ph 0414 803 666

Drum Circle at Tascot, Kincumba "Mud Brick" Kiosk, Island View Drive, via Kincumber, Thursdays 8pm until 11pm.... Contact : Tim Green ph 02 4325 5664 email timpat57(at)hotmail.com

Pioneer Park Drum Circle in Berwick, Melbourne When: (2012) Thursday 13 December, (2013) 10 January, 7 February, 7 March Time: 7pm - 8.30pm - Cost $10 (Check website for more drum circle dates.) Where: 11 Peel Street, Berwick, Melbourne – Pioneer Park Contact: peta(at)rhythmology.com.au - Website: rhythmology.com.au

HandsOnSkins drum and dance circles on the Mid-North Coast (Manning and Great Lakes areas), NSW, Australia. Weekly gatherings, usually Friday/Saturday evenings, annual festivals. Events posted online at HandsOnSkins Facebook Group or HandsOnSkins Yahoo Group. Alternatively, contact Elysha at tribeofcoucal(at)gmail.com or call 0422-670-601.

Melbourne: Handsonskins Drum N Dance Drum Circle at Coburg Lake Reserve Corner of Murray Road and Lake Grive in Coburg, VIC, 3058 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick Time: 6pm - 8ish Philosophy: organic drumming, dancing, twirling, singing and improvisation. Bring your own instruments or borrow spares. Contact - launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/handsonskins/ and go to links and posts for more info and updates

Upper Hastings area drum circle, mid-north NSW Coast Full moon drum circle gathering Gather in the beautiful bush by the Hastings River. 6.30pm - 8.00pm Beginners drum lesson $15 8.00pm onwards Drum Circle - Free and open to all ... Fire twirlers and dancers welcome! If it's rainy or too cold, we have an indoor option so it will go ahead rain or (moon) shine! When: On the Saturday evening of the Full Moon each month Address: Jaspers Village Resort, 175 Mt Seaview Rd, Mt Seaview Oxley Highway via Wauchope NSW Contact: 6587 7155 or jaspers(at)harboursat.com.au or website jaspersvillageresort.com.au We offer Bed & Breakfast packages for those who want to stay the night too!

New Zealand

Artemis Drum Circle Every second Friday - Starts from 19h00 till late Address 37 Uitkyk st, Franschhoek Western Cape Contact Jean at 082 229 9537 Email: info(at)rhythm4life.co.za

Drum Circles - Hamilton Aotearoa New Zealand Co-organised by Ken McNeil & Corinna Watts. We have been holding drum circles in Hamilton since February 2005, beginning at a rural location in the early days and now taking place in the lovely grounds of the University of Waikato. We drum usually once a month, sometimes more, and our gatherings are open to all. We welcome all styles and levels of ability, no experience is neccessary. For more info or to join our mailing list for future events, please email Corinna at: maclongshanks(at)gmail(dot)com or txt 021 206 6150. Facebook users can also join by searching for Drum Circles - Hamilton Aotearoa New Zealand

Full moon fire and drum group in Auckland, at Tahaki reserve in Mt Eden (250Mt Eden rd) since mid 2009. All levels and ages of drummers including families welcome. We start gathering from 7pm and really get going once the sun goes down when our fire spinners, and Belly dancers join in. Our Fire friends like to play with their toys while we drum and also dancers who like to shake their booties for us, we always have extra drums to share. We pass the hat around during the night to cover the cost of the Kero Pete supplies for the burners. You can contact me at: +6421 0572722 or the website: drummerboypete.com. - Email: pete(at)mindbodyandspirit.co.nz We also have a facebook group “Fire and Drum Nights”. Also find us at drumcircle.co.nz

Drumming every Wednesday night at Baylys Beach, NZ Beginners from 5.45pm, others from 6.30pm

Songbong Drumming Circle at the ARC Cafe, Dunedin Every second Wednesday of the month starting at 19.30 hrs songbong(at)xtra.co.nz (03)473.7862

Drum circles in Auckland, New Zealand. We run open drum circles regularly, these are held at different places and often quite spontaneous. Interested people can give me their email addresses and they will be kept informed of upcoming drumming events. Address - Epsom, Auckland City. +64 9 625 2701 - Mobile 021 184 2070 Contact Jaqui - email: jaqui(at)rhythmdotcom.com or Web: rhythmdotcom.com

For info on more drum circles in New Zealand, check out the FaceBook group "Drum Circles - Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand"

Canada

Vancouver, BC, Sunday Spanish Banks Drum Circle Sundays - 6p till sunset Location: Spanish Banks Beach ("Anchor" sculpture + Willow trees (last carpark before UBC (University of British Columbia) No fees, free! More information on DrumDanceWorld.org - Email: drumdanceworld(at)gmail.com

Lethbridge Alberta, a drum circle for everyone age 10 and over. All drums are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! Cost is $5 for those under age 18 (and students) and $10 for those 18 and over. Dates and times vary by month – please visit my website at: corestrengths.ca for more information.

Vancouver BC All are welcome to join Brahm's Tams, a free family-friendly drum circle. Created by the community every sunny Tuesday after work (6pm) 'til the sun sets. We unite at 3rd Beach, Stanley Park for the Love of Rhythm! Our motto is: 'One Unity. One Community. One Love.' Bring an instrument. Bring a friend. Just bring yourself. Contact website: brahmstams.com

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada On-going Family, Youth, Adult, Drum Circles And Song Circles. Something for Everyone! Please visit drumAdrumDRUM.com and check the website for more info.

Alberta Canada drum circle Location: 11715E 108 Avenue Edmonton (Centre for Spiritual Living) Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Dates: Mondays - usually twice monthly but check by e-mail for dates Fee: $10 (Can) /adult - Drums provided For additional info contact Marilyn mberezowsky(at)shaw.ca A community drum circle for people who enjoy music-making, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Marilyn Berezowsky - Drum Circle and Health Rhythms certified facilitator.

Calgary weekly drum circle in Calgary every Thursday evening. The location changed in 2009. The new time and location is as follows. Huntington Hills NW Calgary Thusday evening at 7:30 PM

Community drum circle Beat the Stress. Every Thursday night started in 2008. Happens at 7:30 PM. If people want to attend they can email me at beatthestress(at)telus.net My site is beatthestress.ca At: 1407 10th Street SW Drums supplied or bring your own drum. This is a great opportunity to de-stress with drums and other percussion instruments. It is energizing, spontaneous, creative for mind, body & spirit, loads of fun!

British Columbia Drum Circle Based in 100 Mile House and 108 Mile Ranch in the South Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada. More information at our webpage: bcinternet.net/~newman/drumming/ (Or search on name)

PHOENIX - Women Who Drum - Dorchester, Ontario open drum circle that meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Dorchester Donnybrook Legion (Just off the 401 Hwy. at the intersection of Dorchester Road and Donnybrook Road). All are welcome. Drums and percussion instruments are available. Cost is $10/night or $15/month. Proceeds from the fees are donated to: "My Sisters' Place", London. For info contact Penny Wearne - penny(at)pennywearne.com For a complete list of drumming circles in the London/Dorchester area visit: pennywearne.com/drummin.htm

Newmarket Ontario Rhythmic Spirit Circle is an unfacilitated hand drum jam, with some improvised vocals and occasional melodic instruments. Dancers are also welcome. During the cooler weather, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday (plus a few more) of every month at "Community Living", 460 Oak St, Newmarket, Ontario from 9:30 pm to 1:00 am. $2 donation to cover costs please. For more info please visit our website at: newmarketdrumcircle.com

HeartBEATS Community Drumming Circle *16 yoa and older 2nd Tuesday evening of each month 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Royal Victoria Hospital Community Care Centre, Lower Level 70 Wellington Street West Barrie, Ontario L4N 1K4 Some percussion instruments available; light refreshments served Contact person is Anne Marie Ph. (705) 726-7490, ext. 226 or e-mail at irelandan(at)rvh.on.ca

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, drum circle every Wednesday night at C'conner park in the flour mill. conner of Dell st and st George st. Free hot chocolate and apple cider. 7 until 9 Come one come all.

Canadian Mental Health Association RSVP Community Drum Circles 4th Wednesday evening of each month 5:30 to 6:45 pm. At CMHA, 39 High Street, Barrie Some percussion instruments available, Light refreshments served Contact person is Kevin Smith. Ph. [705] 726-5033, ext. 404

Kitchener, Ontario Drum Circle Organic groove drum jam happens every Thursday nite from 7-9pm all summer long, from June to September. the fun happens in the gazebo, on the island, in Victoria park, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It's FREE & everyone is welcome!

Community drum circle in Exeter, Ontario. We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm at the Connect Centre in the basement of South Huron Hospital. There is no fee. Please bring your own drum if possible, although we may have some to share. Please call 519-235-4275 to register. Thanks, Katie

Ontario, Community Drum & Rhythm Circles at The Wild Blue Yonder Cabin, Creative Learning and Wellness Centre, Madoc On, Canada. BYO instruments or we have lots to share. Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month at 6pm. (no charge) For info call Deborah or Terry at 613-473-1725 or thewildblueyondercabin.com. Outdoors during nice weather, indoors when not. Instruments available for purchase. Special gathering of all drummers, 2nd Saturday of September, corn roast and more. visit drumnationfestival.com for more info.

Sarnia, Ontario. Canada = We meet weekly, each Monday evening at 7pm. It is a casual gathering, everyone is welcome and we usually have extra drums on hand for folks to give it a go. The location is on the beach, weather permitting & in a private residence otherwise. For more information, call 519-332-0310 or 810-982-2498.

Moon Drum Circle Winnipeg Canada We are an open circle of wymyn who gather at New Moon and Full Moon, to reclaim the ancient connection of wymyn and the drum. We use Aboriginal handdrums and honour both Aboriginal teachings and goddess spirituality. Phone the Centre for dates. No experience necessary! Bring your drums & rattles or use our Soul Medicine Drums. Address: North End Womens Centre, 394 Selkirk Avenue WINNIPEG, MB Canada Phone: 1-204-589-7347 Email: crone(at)wheelweb.com

BARRIE EARTHDRUM Details: Intuitive drumming / sound circle. Membership of over 50 people. Anyone is welcome; extra drums and lots of percussion toys available. When: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - noon Location:(Fall - Winter) Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield Street, in the gym. Please come early to help with set up. Donations gratefully accepted to help offset cost of gym rental.(Summer) Outdoors under the Sunnidale Park Pagoda, Barrie. Bring a chair. Contact: Rachel Strauss at we_are_earthdrum(at)hotmail.com

BRACEBRIDGE COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE contact: Mi-Shell Jessen at 1-705-645-4167 or at bearpaw(at)muskoka.com OR Leslee Tassie at 1-705-645-5042 or s.tassie(at)sympatico.ca When it runs: Weekly Tuesdays Location: it varies

1. Granby Djembe Jam last Saturday of each month from September to Mai, at 7pm at L'Escale hall 82 Albert street corner of Notre Dame Granby, P.Quebec Canada for information, facilitator robert_daignault(at)hotmail.com

2. Tam tam Jam Sherbrooke Drum Circle 3rd Saturday of each month (not in July) 7pm at Sankofa drumming and dance school 54 wellington st Sherbrooke P.Quebec Canada for information, facilitator robert_daignault(at)hotmail.com For news on other Quebec drum circles. facebook/djembefolladuquebec

Jam Outouais Drum Circle by Papa Oumar Badji Last Friday of every month at The Forestry Recreation Centre, 1361, route 315 Anges Gardien QC. (near Buckingham QC.) starting at 20:00 - Email: Jamoutaouais(at)hotmail.com

Georgina Drum Circle - Meets at Shaw Percussion Usually on Wednesdays 7:30-9pm but not necessarily every week. We usually run it in 10 week sessions so email me for more info or sign up for our newsletter on the website: shawpercussion.com 5258 Old Homestead Road. RR #1 Sutton West, ON Email contact wendy(at)shawpercussion.com

BRAMPTON Drummer's Choice (music store) Drum Circle 71 West Dr., Unit 41 (905) 455-9884 or Toll Free (800) 667-0658 Facilitated by Jeff SalemMonthly, on Sundays-free

Drum Circle at Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Wed. 6:30 TO 8 PM Open to those who want to find their voice. No exp.needed. This circle is facilitated by Marlene Souliere. Open to all. Drums available, or bring your own. Bus Tickets avaialble upon Request Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is at 299 Montreal Rd, Ottawa ON. For more info email pthunderchild(at)wabano.com

LONDON BOOM*BAH TUUSDAY Drum Circle monthly, 7-9 pm contact: Jack Barnes, (519) 641-6566, drumanticks(at)execulink.com Location: Christ Anglican Church, 138 Wellington St 7 to 9 pm

PICKERING - RHYTHM CONNECTION Drum Circle (ON THE BEACH) contact: Ron Cross, Orion Drums (orionbiz(at)bellnet.ca, (905) 427-9514) Wednesdays, in the summer on the beach, Thursdays in the winter at a Pickering studio location; 7pm jam, 7:30 - 9:30 is rehearsal SUMMER: Pickering Beach, at the bottom of Liverpool Road, on the Beach. Free public parking. WINTER: 1895 Clements Road, Unit 155 Pickering. Free public parking. Cost: $10, extra 5 for drum rental is required, provided by Orion Drums

Earth & Fire Drum Circle - Sudbury, Ontario. Wednesdays at 7:30pm - 10:30pm At the Townhouse, 206 Elgin Street, Sudbury, ON. It's an open jam for anyone (19+) who wants to share the heartbeat of the drum. Bring your drum or percussion. Dancing is encouraged (Bring your jingles). Every Wednesday Night until it's warm enough to go back to Bell Park. Join our FaceBook group: facebook.com/group.php?gid=102120533161074 (or search on title)

Montreal Drum Circle at the Mont-Royal Park with 100's of people playing at the same time. Its like a big trance jam with all kinds of drum instruments. The drum circle takes place every Sunday all day long during the spring and summer season. Here's the link of the website. It’s the biggest outdoor drum circle in Montreal. hcerezuela.free.fr/index.html

FULL MOON DRUMMING Drum Circle At: Spirit of the Earth, 'The Living Centre’ 5871 Bells Rd. London, ON. Canada N6P 1P3 (519) 652-9109 (519) 652-0230 ‘The Living Centre’ 5871 Bells Rd. London, ON. Canada N6P 1P3

TORONTO CENTRAL TORONTO TAM TAM DRUM CIRCLE Weekly on Saturdays started in Feb 2005, Location: xing dance Studio, 452 College street. (There is no current contact email address available.) Drumming and Dancing – This group has an email list. Cost: $5.00

Toronto Drum Circle - Drummers in Exile EVERY Tuesday: Toronto's weekly downtown drum, dance and fun circle. The times & locations often change throughout the year. For details, photos, audio, news, and email updates visit drummersinexile.com ~ Hooray for FUN! Calgary, Alberta

WORLD DRUM CIRCLE every month in a suburb of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Time and Date - Tmonthly, contact me for details Location - Mississauga -- Hosted by - Jim Arnold, Folklore Music Contact - jimarnold(at)folkloremusic.com - Website: folkloremusic.com

Toronto - Adult Drum Circle Facilitator: James Freeman Thursday evenings, 8:15-9:15 pm Great Room, Kingsway Conservatory of Music 2848 Bloor Street West, Toronto (near Royal York subway) 416-234-0121 kingswayconservatory.ca

TORONTO EAST - NUUC Drums Drum Circle - Second Tuesday of Each Month. Players – beginners and experienced, with hand drums and percussion instruments are welcome. Gerard & Coxwell, at 79 Hiawatha Ave. Toronto (between Gerrard St and Dundas St, West of Coxwell Ave) Directions: nuuc.ca/location.htm - contact: William(at)wmpc.com, (put NUUC drums in subject).

Fluency drum circle Toronto Sundays in Withrow Park From 15.30 - 18.30hrs (weather permitting) A great circle, at a great park. Feel free to drum, dance or sing and so on. Its Free and all ages welcome. (website coming soon) Logan Av. 1 block South of the Danforth Toronto Canada 416-465-7006 Email: matthew_rm(at)hotmail.com

TORONTO WEST Drum Circle RHYTHM IN THE PARK - INSIDE AND OUT! Monthly, last Monday of the Month, 8:15 PM Spring and summer - Christie Pits; Fall and winter - Jewish Community Centre room 218, Spadina and Bloor contact: Dr. Shari Geller 416-780-1791 , Ora Schwartz 647-444-DRUM Cost: $5 Extra instruments are provided courtesy of Mountain Rhythm (no need to call to reserve an instrument)

SUNNYSIDE BEACH DRUMMERS When it runs: Summer, every Sunday. Location: Sunnyside Beach. Contact: TBD (search on name) NOTE: They have a website, but portions of it seem to be down. If anyone knows who to contact, please let me know.

TORONTO DRUM CIRCLE MEET-UP - weekly, Saturdays from 8-11 PM 109 Vaughan Rd, upstairs Current Membership - about 60 This weekly drum circle focuses on intuitive Afro-Caribbean Orisha (Chango) drumming and practice. Meeting at Wiccan Church of Canada on Vaughan Road, north of St Clair. Free, donations welcome.

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO DRUM CIRCLE The University of Waterloo drum circle is FREE, and we always welcome new drummers. We meet every Sunday night from 7:00 - 9:30 pm, Location: in the student life centre building on uw campus.

Toronto Monthly Community Drum Circle Toronto, Ontario - Sunday Sept 19th, October 24th & November 21st 2pm - 4pm Facilitated by Terri Segal, Owner/Director, RbN Lead Facilitator Location: United Steel Workers Hall 25 Cecil Street -1 street South of College / E. of Spadina Wheelchair access, FREE parking $10 suggested donation, pay what you can. A portion of proceeds is donated to our Artists for Artists Fund For more information or to register, please contact: Terri Segal ph: 416 662 6488 rhythmicbynature.com - terri(at)rhythmicbynature.com

Toronto Canada Sunday Drum Circle 2pm Lakeshore Drummers Sunnyside Park Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Weekly Tuesday Drum and Dance Party 8:00 - 12:00am The Kathedral - Ground floor of the historic Big Bop Building Toronto Canada

Equity jam Canada weekly sunday afternoon drum circle with occasional dj's and constant food. vendors welcome to sell their wares free of charge. The idea is to promote equity and community involvement. Address: queens park north lawn, Toronto Canada Phone: 1 416 978 4911 ext 237 Email: vpequity(at)sac.utoronto.ca

Fluency drum circle Canada Sundays, 3:30 PM Its Free and all ages welcome. At Withrow Park, Logan Av. 1 block South of the Danforth Toronto Canada Phone: 416-465-7006 Email: matthew_rm(at)hotmail.com


WATERLOO DRUM CIRCLE contact: Sue Shearer at sue_12345(at)hotmail.com Every other Sunday from 2 - 4:00 pm Times vary from Winter to Spring Location: Waterloo Community Arts Centre 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo

Dorset Monthly Community Drum Circle Dorset, 1 pm - 3 pm Facilitated by Gillian Thomas, RbN Lead Facilitator Location: Dorset Rec Centre - Main Hall $10 suggested donation or pay what you can. No previous drumming experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Some drums are provided, or bring your own. For more information or to register, please contact: Gillian Thomas ph: 705 766-2323 - Gillian(at)rhythmicbynature.com

Georgina Drum Circle in Sutton (run out of our home/shop) Please email for more info. Wendy Elton - Shaw Percussion 5258 Old Homestead Road. Sutton West ON. L0E 1R0 905-722-5449 wendy(at)shawpercussion.com - shawpercussion.com

Moon Drum Circle Phone the Center for dates. No experience necessary Bring your drums & rattles or use ours. Address: North End Womens Centre 394 Selkirk Avenue, WINNIPEG, MB Canada Phone: 1-204-589-7347 Email: crone(at)wheelweb.com

Lethbridge, Alberta Drum Circle, Every Saturday night (weather permitting). Not only is it a drum circle, but there is also firespinning & firedancing. It is free and open to the public and held downtown in Galt Gardens on the corner of 5 Street and 3 Avenue South. Drum circle begins when the sun goes down.

2nd & 4th Friday - 8pm The One World Drum Co. Open Drum Circle 3415b 26 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta Canada Dates vary. Dansa Drumming. dansadrumming.bravehost.com

Drum Circle at Champlain Park Fieldhouse, 149 Cowley Ave. Ottowa Fall/Winter, 2nd Saturday of every month from 18:30 until 22:30. 6th year.

Earth tones Drum Circle. (12+ years) Sunday nights at Arts Court, Studio B, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa. $5 donation. Beginners welcome. For more information, visit: earth-tones.ca

More info on monthly Ottawa Full Moon Drum and Dance Circles. (2011) Check out the FaceBook group: Hand Drummers of Ottawa

Two drum circles in Vancouver: 3rd Sunday of the Month Hastings Community Centre 3096 E Hastings Vancouver, BC, Canada

1st Sunday of the Month False creek community centre Ganville Island Vancouver, Canada

Leigh Square Community Arts Village, Port Coquitlam, Canada Community Drum Circle - Wed. Jan 26 - Mar 16. 7-8pm Search on name for more up to date info.

British Columbia, Canada: Prince George Drum Circle The PGDC is every summer, at local parks. The best way for most current info, where and when etc, is the Facebook group Prince George Drum Circle

Hoser Drum circle, Beacon hill Park, Victoria on sunny Sundays after lunch.

Tuesday 7:15pm Drumming From The Heart Nelson North Shore Hall, Nelson, B.C. Contact: kimmasse(at)shaw.ca

United Kingdom

London drum circle - Finsbury Park Art Club Drumjam (the Djam) It's 3pm to 6pm every Sunday at the Art Club in Finsbury Park, London. Contact email: finsburyparkac(at)gmail.com - Or phone: 07779268449. Our facebook page, search on: Finsbury-Park-Art-Club facebook.com/pages/Finsbury-Park-Art-Club/124425740909790

African Drumming in Greenwich, southeast London Time: Thursday evenings 7pm - 8:15pm Venue: Sunfields Methodist Church Address: 95 Old Dover Road, Blackheath, SE3 8SJ Website: drumafrica.co.uk No experience necessary, beginner to intermediate. Djembe drums provided. Contact: James 07791677024 or email africandrumming(at)hotmail.co.uk

London Drum Circle Now meets every 1st Sunday of the month from 6pm to 9pm, here is the details: Venue: Colet House - Website: londondrumcircle.com 151 Talgarth Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9DA

Monthly drum circle in London, United Kingdom, meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 o'clock. Time: 12:00 - 14:00 Location: St Marks Church Street: Myddleton Square, London, EC1R 1XX Contact InfoPhone: 07944489527 Email: ntsolak(at)gmail.com or caravansary.org

HACKNEY DRUM CIRCLE (LONDON) All are welcome to come along & drum. No booking or prior experience is necessary. We have plenty of drums & percussion to borrow, or bring your own. On the first Sunday of the month (started June 2009) from 12-2pm at St John-at-Hackney church hall (Lower Clapton Road, London E5 0PD - opposite Somerfield & Clapton square). See HeartOfHackney.com for full details. Happy drumming & see you there!

DJEMBEATS! A London, UK African Drumming (Djembe, Dundun) Workshop and Group Mondays, 7-9pm, 1st hour Beginners, 2nd hour Intermediate/Advanced - £15 per session Maxilla Hall Social Club, 2 Maxilla Walk, London Marcos Santana leads the workshop, and group

Drumjam United Kingdom by Somesh Drum circle for fun and enjoyment. All welcome to join in. BYO instruments, some provided. Sometimes we do a beginners worksop at the start of the event. Takes place at Preston Park every Sunday evening from 5pm - 7pm. Address: Preston Park Bowling Pavilion Brighton United Kingdom +441273275813 Email: somesh(at)drumjam.co.uk

Drum Africa Drum Circle - we meet every Tuesday night from 7.00 to 9.30. (DrumCrazy Drum Circles) John Walter facilitates drum circles in various locations around the UK. Visit website for more info. At this particular drum circle, sometimes there is a leader or teacher, and often it is peer led. We run a beginners group on Wednesday nights at Estover Community college. Address: The Barn, Kits Hill Crescent, Barne Barton Plymouth, UK Phone: 01803 864 538 drumcrazy.co.uk - Email: drumcircles(at)drumcrazy.co.uk

Jersey, Channel Islands, UK. Drumming on Monday nights from 7 - 9pm. Drumming at the Bridge Family Centre, Le Geyt Street (Bottom of St Saviour’s Hill)

Btd Fleetwood - Beat The Drum - Weekly Drum Circle. Fridays 7pm - 9pm At YMCA the Foyer, London Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, UK. Also Sunday's 2pm - 3:30pm from 5th May - Outside at the Marine Hall Gardens, The Esplanade, Fleetwood If attending, or if a drum is needed £1.50 per session. Message or phone / text on 07932 898274.

Sherborne Dorset England Abeng music Drum Dance & Sing with master drummer Kofi Leo. Every week on Thursday from 7pm. All levels welcome. Contact us on FaceBook: Abeng music, Kofi Leo or Ryan Tucker.

Cheltenham Drum circle held every Wednesday at Centre Arts 8 Saint George's Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3JZ centrearts.co.uk/mcAfricandrumming.html Contact on FaceBook: Zaphira Cormack

Macclesfield, Cheshire Weekly Drum Circle & Djembe tuition for beginners at Cloud Nine Holistic Center Saturday mornings at 10:30 till 12:00 - £5 per person. Drums provided. Lovely chilled out environment. Small intimate drum circle - Drumming with really sound folk! Website: kontaani.net Email marie(at)kontaani.net or telephone 07843 816 601 Marie

P.A.D.R.C. Drum circle 2nd and 4th MONDAY of Every Month with Steve Ball Everyone is Welcome - Full Disabled Access No Previous Experience Required - Instruments Will Be Provided And You Can Bring Your Own - Hand-Drum or Hand-Percussion. Ages 10 to 16 Accompanied by an Adult Please Established in 2004. Time 7.30 to 10.00 - doors open 7 pm COST 3 GBP Per Session - Concessions Available (if people cannot afford the admission we don't turn them away we ask them to make a donation if they can) Park Avenue Disability Resource Centre [PADRC] 65c Park Avenue - Bush Hill Park Enfield - Middx - EN1 2HH - UK PADRC Tel : +44 020 8 360 1195 - In Conjunction with Steve Ball - Facilitator

House Of Life Drum Circle with Steve Ball - Facilitator everyone is welcome - no previous experience required. Instruments will be provided on a first come first served basis. You Can Bring Your Own Hand-Drum or Hand-Percussion 1st & 3rd MONDAY of any month, 8 til 10 doors open 7.30 drum call at 8 pm WHERE - Half Moon ph [held in the function room] COST £3 at the door. 31 North Street - Bishops Stortford - Hertfordshire - CM23 2LD Half Moon Acoustic Club Email: info(at)acousticclub.co.uk

Additional drum circles facilitated & hosted by Steve Ball Held at various Locations in the United Kingdom including: Hertfordshire, Harlow - Essex, London, Enfield, & more. Has many locations & times, email, or visit website for latest up to date info. Jazz Explorium Music Services - email: drumnasium(at)googlemail.com & http: jazzexplorium.net

Drum Circle Multi-Percussion workshop every Wednesday 7:00pm in Brighton UK. Drumming and Percussion to Open Creativity and connect with the Pulse of Life Location: Unit A1 Scream Music Studios Melbourne street Brighton East Sussex, Info 07887560312

Derbyshire - THE SHAMANS DRUM - Last Friday of the Month. Drumming circles Designed to connect you with your Drum and Spirits Bring your percussion Instruments, some can be provided, Also Rattles & shakers Drumming for Meditation, Journeying, Healing And the rhythm of the Drum. Time 19:00 for 19;30 start until 21:30 At The Arkwright Hall Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Nr Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TW Contact Pat or Del for info. 01332 880984 dunnwooddrums(at)live.com

Liskeard, Cornwall - Caradon Drum Circle. Monthly meet up at The Liskerrett Centre Drummers of All abilities welcome. Come on out, and make some noise! Monthly jam for drummers at the Liskerrett Community Centre. Contact Jimmy 07763358144 Group on facebook.com/groups/caradondrumcircle/ (And on Twitter @CaradonDrumCirc

Afrikaya Drums runs fortnightly community drum circles in Wiltshire, UK. Please see our website afrikayadrums.co.uk for upcoming drum circle details. All profits go to our charity Afrikaya, raising money to build a nursery school in The Gambia - afrikaya.co.uk

Beatz-Meetz Community Drum Circles in Blackpool UK - Thursdays 7pm to 9pm a non-profit Community Music Group that meets once a week. Since 2011 at St Bernadettes School. Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY20AJ Drums & other instruments provided. FIRST SESSION FREE OF CHARGE - THERE AFTER £2 For more info: Location, dates, times, FaceBook: Beatz-Meetz CommunityDrum-Circle And facebook.com/beatzmeetz.drumcircle

The Art House Southamption. 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Rhythms of the Earth Tribe present monthly drumming sessions. Release your Tribal Spirit! Drum Jam - A loud session of freestyle drumming. These evenings are noisy, full of spontaneous fast drum playing although still facilitated by Pav Czuba. It's always quite unpredictable and full of surprises. Anyone can come and join with any level of drumming experience. Good stamina may help you to stay in time and please be aware your hands will be on fire (in a good way!) Drums and percussion instruments are provided and you are welcome to bring your own. Price £8.50 More info & dates on FaceBook "The Art House" or website: thearthousesouthampton.co.uk 178 Above Bar Street, SO14 DW Southampton, United Kingdom

North Manchester West African Drum Circle - Weekly in Prestwich. Meets every Wednesday evening between 7:30 - 9:30 at St Margaretts Community Centre, St Margaretts Rd, Prestwich

Rochdale Community Drum Circle - Facilitated & family friendly. Last Saturday of the month, monthly. 2pm - 4pm - drums provided. All you need is your hands – we’ll supply everything else. It’s free! St. Andrew's Church Hall, Smith Street (next to bus station, opposite Mecca Bingo) car park and refreshments Rochdale UK. Contact phone: Chris or Steve 01706 521731

Kamara African Drum Band. Based in Stoke On Trent. England. For intermediate / advanced players only. £28 per 4 weeks. Kamara are a semi professional band who perform at a variety of events. Contact 07840941393 for more details

Mandiani Community Drum Band. Central Club, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, England. Every Thursday 7:30 start. £7 per session. Mandiani are a community drumming group who perform on a regular basis, it is open to all.

Drum Elburton Drum Circle every Wednesday, 6 - 8 pm Elburton village Hall Plymouth UK

Reading Community Drum Circle Address: R.I.S.C. Conference Hall, Rear entrance to the Global Cafe, London Street RG1. Time: First Sunday Every Month, 2-4 pm, £5 Entry. Web: rhythmzone.co.uk or, FaceBook: facebook.com/group.php?gid=22384805069

Surrey, UK Facilitated Drum Circle Regular drumcircles on Wednesday evenings 8:00pm in Guildford and Raynes Park, Surrey. Contact julie(at)drumheadslive.com website: drumheadslive.com 01483 894741

Rhythmbridge Monthly Community Drum Circle Square Chapel, Halifax, West Yorkshire UK. Entrance Magic Hat (donation for those of you who are not old hippies!!) Saturdays...always 11am till 1pm...time of the month can vary so visit rhythmbridge.com for firm dates or call Paul 01422845748

Wincanton Drum Workshop Every Thursday 7-9pm The Balsam Project Balsam Center Wincanton, Somerset England African and Afro Caribbean music for beginners to advanced players of any age. Drum loan available. Call Ryan Tucker on 01963 824204 for details.

1st Tuesday Psalm Drummers West Midlands Top Church Drum Circle High Street, Dudley West Midlands, UK starting at 20.00 hrs timcazeve(at)yahoo.com or chip.bailey(at)psalmdrummers.org

Milton Keynes in the UK Monday evening at Stantonbury Campus 7:30 to 9pm Follow the sound of the drums and you will find us. Everyone welcome. Term time only.

STURMINSTER NEWTON COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE 9.30AM - 10.30AM AT THE EXCHANGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH £4 ADULTS, £2 KIDS, WEBSITE: ORGANICRHYTHM.CO.UK

Tuesday Soaring Eagle Circle of Drums Basingstoke, Hampshire, England

Last Wednesday 7:45pm Harrow Drum Circle Bernay’s Memorial Hall Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

Wednesday 7pm BeatRoots Church Hall Drum Circle Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK email: madondrums(at)hotmail.com

Last Saturday Bluecoat Arts Centre Liverpool, UK

Saturday 9am, Horsforth Drum Circle Horsforth Music Centre, Horsforth School Horsforth Leeds, UK

Last Saturday Drum Circle Bluecoat Arts Centre Liverpool, UK

Cornwall Drum circle Every Friday 6:30 - 8:30 Everyone welcome, all experience levels Location: 3 Bridges Education Centre Blackwater, NR Truro, Cornwall - Contact: 01735741008

Last Wednesday monthly 7:45pm Harrow Drum Circle At Bernay’s Memorial Hall Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

Reading Community Drum circle 1st Sunday of the month. 2-4pm R.I.S.C. Conference Hall Global Cafe, London Street £5 fee - 1st hour workshop, 2nd hour self-led drumming More info at website: rhythmzone.co.uk

Wednesdays 7pm Drum Circle BeatRoots Church Hall Wroughton Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Wincanton Drum Workshop England Thursdays weekly drum workshops at the Balsam centre Wincanton for beginners and intermediate drummers. Advanced classes also available. Come and learn how to play your new Djembe or Conga. Learn how to restring and skin them. Don't forget to contact me first. Address: Balsam Centre Somerset, Wincanton England 01963 824204 Email: nikki.tucker(at)tiscali.co.uk

Weekly - First two Wednesdays each month, then Tuesdays for the remaining weeks 7pm Kirkstall Community Drum Circle Paxton Horticultural Society Hall Leeds, UK

Tapely Drum circle - Instow/Bideford Every Sunday, starting at 20.00 hrs eurozulu(at)btopenworld.com

Weekly drumming class with Sekou Kompo in Chester on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 Wesley Church, St. John's Church, Chester - and on Saturday afternoons 3 - 5 at Kelsall Methodist Church, Chapel Bank, Kelsall, CW6 For more info visit Sekou Kompo at sekoukompo.co.uk or call 07586 907 620

Mana Bozho Drumcircle, Liverpool Bluecoats Arts Centre, School Lane. Last Saturday of the Month, starting at 14.00 hrs

Glasgow Drum Circle - LEARN THE ART OF AFRICAN DRUMMING Develop concentration, co-ordination and stamina make new friends learn a new drumming skill /develop an old one, enjoy a healthy group activity play gigs have fun catch the world beat let your freak drummer free With The Glasgow Drum Circle Adult Classes - Every Wednesday 7pm-10pm £5 members/ £7 non-members for 3 week trial only after which you must become a member Wellington Church, 77 Southpark Ave, Glasgow, G12 8LE, contact: 0141 339 0454

Ireland

Kinsale, CoCork, Ireland community drum circle Everyone is welcome. we do west African rhythms mainly on djembes (drums supplied) and have been meeting since 2003 in the temperance hall in Kinsale on friday eves at 7pm to 9pm. My address is Coolvalanabeg, jagoesmills, Kinsale, CoCork, Ireland

N Ireland Sundays 4pm Drum Circle Menagerie Bar Belfast, Ireland email: paul(at)powerhaus.freeserve.co.uk

Juju jam Ireland Learn rhythms and chants of the world. Lots of fun for all levels. Bring a drum or a bucket or a bell. Some drums and other percussion avail. Every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm.5 pounds per session. Address: Dublin Ireland Phone: 01 4545426 Email: drumjujujam(at)hotmail.com

Thursday 8pm Drum Circle at Scout Den, Trafalgar road, Greystones Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Sunday 4pm Drum Circle Menagerie Bar Belfast, Ireland

BELFAST IRELAND DRUM CIRCLE 1st Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm - 9.30pm Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon Street, Belfast Extra drums for rent. We have a facebook group page by the same name.

1st Monday 8:30pm The Gathering Drum Circle Psalm Drummers Circle Downshire Hall Cregagh Road Belfast, N. Ireland

Tuesday 7:30pm Dublin Drum Circle St Audeons School, Cook Street - near Christ Church Dublin, Ireland


Tribal spirit drummers run various weekly drop in drum circles. (Beginner friendly, drums provided) In Galway (Running since 1998) led by John Bowker, Anet Moore, Ben Coombs. Thursday nights in Galway at the Mercy school Newtown Smith, Galway Town Centre Beginners circle 6pm to 8pm. - Advanced/trance/healing drum circle 8.15 to 10.30pm Limerick (running since 1999) led by John Bowker Wednesday nights in Limerick at St Clements College,near to Mary I college South william street Limerick City Centre Beginners Circle 7pm to 9pm - Advanced/trance/healing drum circle 9pm to 10.45pm. Ennis (running since 2001) led by John Bowker at the Gaelscoil - Monday nights Gort Road Ennis Town Centre Beginners circle 6.30pm to 8.30pm - Advanced/trance/healing drum circle 8.30 to 10pm. Dublin (running since 2008) led by Tom Quinn 22 South william street Beginner friendly drum circle 8pm to 10pm Wicklow Dave Coller Castleruddy - Tuesday nights beginner friendly drum circle Annmarie Ryann of our Tribal Spirit team, runs weekly Tribal spirit Drum Circles in Lancaster England. And Ruth Brennan, runs weekly Tribal spirit drum circles in Oban Scotland. We also organize and run Ireland's biggest drum dance song event: Earthsong, now in its 5th year, 500 folk for 9 days, this year we are running two big camps, One is already sold out (Earthsong Harvest Camp) but there are still places for Earthsong Dance and movement camp. Also we have done a series of well over 100 Tribal Spirit deep drum and voice retreats in Kilfenora Co Clare, at the Boghill centre, the retreats are now in their 13th year. More info at these websites: tribalspiritdrumming.org and earthsong.ie

Germany

Drum Circle in Schlangenbad-Bärstadt (Snakebath-Beartown) Germany. Community Drum Circle - First Thursday of the month, Indoors, Starts at 20.00 hrs. Held at our local village yoga center (Seminarhaus Sampurna). 5 Euros for adults, kids free. 65388 Schlangenbad-Bärstadt (near Wiesbaden) Facilitated by Steven Williams. Details & more info: trancetanz.org/ Also check on our German Drum Circle facilitator guild: drumcircle-dach.org

Drum circle in Ratingen near Düsseldorf It is now the second Sunday of every month Time from 19 - 21 In Friedenskirche, Hegelstr., Ratingen OST Facilitated by Wilfried drum-circle-groove.de

Shamanic Drumming Circle Germany We are meeting every two weeks, on Monday at 21 hrs. We are practicing various shamanic techniques. The drum is our horse which brings us into the other reality. Address: Apu Kuntur Postfach 110168 86026 Augsburg Germany +49-172-8102024 Email: apu(at)kondor.de

Percussion Drum Circle Germany never-stop-the-beat.de/

Munich Gremany - The english garden drum circle. Directions: From the subway station University, go to the english garden. You can hear the circle from there! Been going on since the 70's.

1st Friday 7pm Open Drumcircle Böblingen Grafenau Germany info: trommelkreis.de/

Drumcafe Nordhorn Drum Circle Last Tuesday of the month, Indoors, starting at 19.00 hrs anna(at)drumcafe.de

Greece

Naxos Greece - there is a full moon party – which can have drumming. on Plaka beach. This is primarily in the summer months – September is probably the last. I was hoping for something in Athens. I wouldn’t mind being the first to set up a flag, (If there was just a little bite on the hook from other people.) Cheers, - Fez. Contact: Sanity_is_no_fun(at)hotmail.com

Portugal

Weekly djembe drumming sessions for adults and children. We meet every Monday from 5pm (17.00) to 7pm (19.00) at the Museu do Trajo, Sao Bras, in the Algarve, Portugal. Children's drumming is every Saturday from 3pm (15.00) to 4.30pm (16.30) also at the Museu. Cost for the adult group is 5 euros using one of my drums, or 3 euros bring your own. The children's group is free to children of the "Amigos do Museu" (Friends of the Museu) or 3 euros to non-Amigos. I supply the drums for them. URL is tamcandan.no.sapo.pt/

Italy

Bergamo Drum Circle (Northern Italy, 30km from Milan) twice or once per month, depending on the availabilty, at Agorà Polaresco, Via del Polaresco, Bergamo, from 8pm on. Next Drum Circles since April 2009. Every month the day changes. And, same place, from 630 until 730pm, every Thursday, from March 2009 until end of May. Contact: myspace.com/dianatedoldi.

Milan Italy - Friday night Drum Circle Every 2 weeks Friday night, between 7pm and 9pm. Percussion Village, Via Anfossi 6. Starts up: February June: great closing party on 5th! Bring your spirit and enthusiasm to create something powerful together! Contact: Diana Tedoldi - myspace.com/dianatedoldi

Percussion Village Community Drum Circle - facilitated Percussion Village, Via Anfossi 6, Milano. 7-pm-9pm, 2 Fridays per month. Fee: 20€ Facebook group search on title - Website: circles.it & diana(at)drumpower.net

Community Drum Circle at C/O Chiringuito, Larco Beato Placido Riccardi Since April 2009 - Starts at 16,00hrs 2 hour facilitated drum circle, Please visit website for more info: circles.it

Drum Circle Amarti (facilitated) Podere amarti, via Fontanelle 10, 56020 Marti (PI) Italy Happens every thursday at 9:00 PM - No fees

Mexico

Guadalajara, Mexico Drum circle Bosque Colomos I, Guadalajara Every Sunday, starting at 17.30 hrs Drumming on the Malecon in Ajijic, Mexico - once monthly. send me a facebook note for more information: Susan Grace

Brazil

Drum circle at full moon Círculo de Tambores Chiquinho Mino - UFPB João Pessoa - Paraíba - Brazil

Saturday 4pm Drum Circle Paulo Campos Percussion School Sao Paulo, Brazil

Ecuador

Friday night, new moon drum circle in Quito Ecuador to the world. Feel the vibe... more info: elconsuladodelritmo.com

Bolivia

Cochabamba Bolivia drum circle - Ajayu Drums (Ajayu means soul in Quechua, one of the native languajes here in Bolivia). We meet every friday evening/night from 20:00 to whenever it ends, in a park called Plaza Colon in Cochabamba - Bolivia. Everybody is welcome...we have lots of kids. contact: davor.pavisic(at)gmail.com

Israel

Weekly & Rosh Chodesh (New Moon/Month celebrations) DRUM CIRCLES in the Old City, JAHrusalem (Host?) Shoshana Rivka "The Merkavah Center - Music, Meditation, & Mysticism" 057-314-4821 All are welcome to attend. Also held at various private beaches throughout Israel. On FaceBook search: Shoshana Rivka or facebook.com/groups/167546906690036/

Drummer's Beach Drum Circle Tel-Aviv, Israel For info drumbeach.co.il/

Phillipines

Katribu Drumcircle, Davao City Every full Moon katribu03(at)hotmail.com

Taiwan

Dragonfly Jamboree Drum Circle Taichung Hui-Lai Rd, behind Mitsukoshi Dept. Store Every Sunday at 14.00 hrs Taichung, Taiwan

Taipei Potluck & Music Circle - 1st Sunday of the month, rain or shine, at Da An Park, Taipei, Taiwan We have been meeting for drumming, acoustic music, and vegetarian food for over 3 years now. Monthly Vegetarian potluck and music / drum jam in the park. Bring your kind food, your good vibes, your instruments (guitars, hand drums, shakers, etc), frisbee, hacky sack, juggling equipment, picnic blanket, beverages, and friends and family. FaceBook group page: Taipei Potluck & Music Circle

Thailand

The Phuket Drum Circle. A new & emerging drum circle in Phuket Thailand We've chosen Karon Beach as the home base of our Drum Circle! (2012) For more info check out our group on Facebook: Phuket Drum Circle https://www.facebook.com/drumcircles#!/groups/389997374392623/ Website: phuketdrumcircle.weebly.com/ All our best!

Belgium

Djamsession Aalst Drum Circle Don Bosco School Meuleschettestraat 9300, Aalst Every third Sunday of the month, starting at 16.00 hrs djamsession(at)pandora.be

De Schakel Djamsession Drum Circle Roodebeekseweg 270, 1200 Bruxelles Every first Friday of the month, from 20.00 hrs untill ?

Drumcircle Turnhout Draaiboomstraat 6 2300 Turnhout Every first Sunday of the month, starting at 15.00 hrs

Hong Kong

Monthly drum circle in the heart of Central district of Hong Kong is having a short break as the venue Fringe Club - a Class A historical heritage building - is going through a majour renovation. We will resume from Summer 2012. Check drum-jam.com/calendar for the upcoming drum circle schedule.

Monthly community drum circle happens on a Sunday afternoon, different week each month, so please check drum-jam.com/calendarfor the schedule. Each month we have about 70-100 people join in at a beautiful water-front location - Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza.Free admission. Drums and percussion instruments provided. Website: drum-jam.com

India

Delhi drum circle - 5 to 7 p.m deer park, sufdurjung This is a fortnightly drum circle on SATURDAYS, 100% non-commercial drum circles at Deer Park, Hauz Khaz side. All are welcome!

Turkey

Monday & Tuesday 7pm Afro-Cuban Percussion Workshop of Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey Contact info - lasestrellas.org/

Malaysiaa

Malaysia - We just started our Drum Circle and currently it has swelled from 12 to 35 members. We are a not performance-based circle, and it's run entirely by volunteers. Our website is bjdrumcircle.com

Jabatan Landscap Negara has given permission to continue the Kiara Park Community Drum Circle in Kuala Lumpur. Thanks for this show of support!

Sunday 5:30pm Tugu Drum Circle, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 2002 Join us Every Sunday, 6-8pm, Plaza Tugu Negara Below National Monument Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Denmark

Drumcircle Lolland Nakskov & Maribo Musikskoler Every Saturday starting at 20.00 hrs tubas(at)image.dk

Netherlands

Bar en Boos Drumcircle, Leiden Koppenhinksteeg 4, by Kaasmarkt First Sunday of the month, Indoors, starting at 16.00 hrs willow_wilg(at)yahoo.com

Monthly Drum Circle Zeist Central Netherlands info - yankadi.cjb.net

Landjuweel, Freeport Ruigoord - Drum Circle Annual 3-5 day event, around the full moon of August. The visitors make the festival; participants only please. ruigoord(at)xs4all.nl

WAP-IN Middag, Alkmaar Drum Circle Les Trois Soeurs, Randall Scott Dance Centre, Gedempte Nieuwe Sloot 36, Alkmaar second Sunday of the month, from 13.00-17.00 hrs

Switzerland

Trommelkreis Richterswil Drum Circle Every third Saturday of the month from 09.30-11.30 hrs info(at)rhythmusikus.ch

Saturday 9:30 Drum Circle - Switzerland info at - home.sunrise.ch/ibis

Regular drum circles on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30 - 11:30 am Bring your own or use one of the available drums. Address: Daniel Rüegg Gartenstrasse 19 Richterswil 8805 Switzerland +41 (0)79 737 61 74 Email: ibis(at)smile.ch

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Drum4Wellness Drum Circle happening from 6 to 8 pm Location: Plzen and Praque. Please check website for actual locations. Donations please, this is a facilitated drum circle, contact: studiolammas.cz

South Africa

ZiONE SOUND SPACE, DRUMMING & SPINNING Situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria - South Africa A dedicated venue for drums, percussion, fire dancers, didge players, live music and a host of other eclectic delights. Come get into the Rhythm Zone. We also offer Drum Repair, Drum & Fire facilitations. Phone for a quote: 076 754 8383 - Drum Circle: 8.00pm – 01.00am - Entrance: Donations - Drum Hire:R20 - Food & Bev On Sale or BYO. Dates vary, check the FaceBook Group: ZiONE SOUND SPACE, DRUMMING & SPINNING More contact info email: ZiONE(at)groups.facebook.com

Johannesburg, South Africa Drum Circle The Drum Zone, (since 1998). Sharing the awesome power & unifying energy of the drum with all ages, & all walks of life. Website: drumzone.co.za & FaceBook page: The Drum Zone

Cape Town City Drum circle. South Africa - Every Saturday between 2 - 5pm in Longmarket street. Email & more Info is to contact them on the blog or FB below first should they want to join in. Sometimes they also drum on the beach. So they need to comment if they are interested & go from there. Check out their facebook group called Djembe Cape Town & their blog djembecapetown.blogspot.com

Cape Town, South Africa weekly drum class in Cape Town. Facilitated by Michelle Lochiel Road, Sunnydale, Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa Thursdays 6 - 7pm Beginners Djembe classes - Cost - $10 West African, Zimbabwean & Southern African rhythms 7 - 9pm Advanced - Mostly West African rhythms - Djembe, Dun-dun's & bells Info: drumming(at)naturalicatchi.com

Cape Town Drum Circle Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9pm Drum Circle at Drum Cafe 32 Glynn Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town Sunday 6pm Rhythm "Church!" with Atsu Dagadu & Patrick Dilley Constantia Nek Restaurant Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Doornrandjies, Gauteng, Monthly drum circle every first Saturday of every month since March 2012. Join us for “New Beginnings” drumming, didging and fire play. 1pm start, Sweat lodge and more. check the FaceBook group for current info: Facebook group name: New Beginnings"

Sunset Unplugged Drum Circle - South Africa South Africa Set in the amphitheatre of the frog & Toad. We host a drum circle for everyone. If you have a drum bring it along, if not you can rent one and feel the power of playing together as one. Address: Frog & Toad Muldersdrift - info - frogandtoad.co.za Johannesburg South Africa +27836298877 Email: drumworx(at)polka.co.za

Durban, South Africa drum circle - Every Sunday African Drumshack, Stables Market, Jacko Jackson Road +27 837044879 6 - 7:00 Intro Session, & 7pm - 10:00 pm Freestyle Session

Durban - Tuesday - 7:30pm Field of Rhythm Drum Circle At the BAT Centre in Durban

Durban - Every Sunday Drum Circle Facilitated by Jonathan Pimenta African Drumshack, Stables Market Jacko Jackson Road, Durban, South Africa +27 837044879 6:00 - 7:00 Intro Session & 7:00 - 10:00 p.m Freestyle Session

Social Drumming Circle Thursday 19h00 – 20h30 – Drumming Lessons – The Dance Studio, Knysna Friday 19h00 – 20h00 – Social Drumming Circle – Scarab Market, Sedgefield Call : Nidhi 073 060 0008 for more information Web: drumcafe.com / Email: nidhi(at)drumcafe.com

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Drums community drum circle at Dubai Marina Mall. Join the drumming fun 6:30pm - 9pm every Thursday evening. Located at the promenade, drums provided, family friendly, all ages, & skills. Contact: dubaidrums.com - community(at)dubaidrums.com - 056 7442129

monthly drum circles in Dubai, abu dhabi and sharjah – all part of the united arab emirates And to find out more info, I can be contacted as follows: JULIE-ANN ODELL - DUBAI DRUMS - Info at dubaidrums.com phone 00971-50-659-2874



I hope you enjoy your visit to my site. Please consider picking up a set of my drum rhythms, or drum circle CD's. A 2 disc set is ten bucks + $2 shipping. I also have a 4 CD set available in mp3 format for $13 + $2 shipping. You get over 5 hours of live drum circle jams to put in your mp3 player, iPod, iPad, smartphone, or any other mp3 compatible device. It's some fun listening, and a pretty good deal! Here is the page link:

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My drum circle blog. Helpful hints for promoting your circle, ideas, drumming tips, notations, rhythms, drum circle stories & more.

Drum Circle World Blog at blogspot.com


FaceBook Drum Circle Finder Page. Lots of listings posted by others, but you need to visit the page link in order to see them. Please consider joining and add your drum circle info if you like. You can include photos, videos, and links about your circle, or drumming groups, and events. You can also just go to FaceBook and do a search for the page name: Drum Circle Finder - The regular meeting drum circles, and events will be later added to this page. Drum Circle Finder | Promote Your Page Too


We also have a FaceBook Group called "Drum Circle World". You can post links about your drumming and dancing related items for sale, lessons you offer, promote gigs, events, share photos, & helpful hints to others, etc. Drum Circle World Group On FaceBook Link


Below is the drum circle "meetup" map, and below it is the link to the meet up drum circle directory. See if there is anything going on near you. Many of the above listings now have a "Drum Circle Meetup" Here is the link to the meetup drum circle directory. Or, paste this into the googler below. http://drumcircle.meetup.com/
Custom Search

MeetUp Drum Circle Directory See what drum circle meetup's are going on near you, or maybe even get one started. It's a great way to get the word out locally, and promote your circle.


This drum circle finder website is a free service to the drumming and dancing community. It was established in 1999, back in the days of the free websites, Lycos, Geocities, Webtv, etc. Thanks kindly for the help and support from everyone. This website Copyright © Shannon Ratigan 1999 - 2013 All Rights Reserved.


Here's the drum circle finder page link for the United States:

USA Drum Circle Finder Link


If you want to add your drum circle to the listings, just email the particulars to me with a brief description and I will add it in here on the next update. I respect your privacy, and I never give email address out to anyone. Or, if you are on Facebook, you can add it to the Drum Circle Finder on there. The link is above for that.

My contact Email: drumcircles_net@hotmail.com (or, click the link below.)

Link To Email Me With Questions, Or Comments


At my home page drumcircles.net I offer my 2 drum circle rhythms CD's for $10, 2 hour rhythms DVD for $15, and 300 page book, "A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles" ISBN 9780615274102 ($17.95 with a free facilitated drum circle jam CD) I also teach hand drumming in person, & online to children and adults. I work with a variety of groups, and I facilitate drum circles around the ST. Louis, Missouri area. I do some charity work for a number of worthwhile organizations. There is a little wear and tear on the drums & percussion I provide at these events. The proceeds from the sales of my drumming CD's, DVD's, and drum circle book help me to fund work in our community. I try to offer them at as reasonable a cost as possible. As an independent artist, funds are always tight, so I always appreciated a product that is a good value for the money. That's the idea behind my book, CD's & DVD. Thanks in advance for helping us out with repairs, and expenses to keep this kind of work going. There are lots of free things on my site. Drum circle jam mp3's djembe ringtones, & more.

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I hope the drum circle finder helped you to locate a drum circle in your area. Again, if you know of a weekly, or monthly circle that's not listed, please email me from the link above, and let me know, so I can add it for the benefit of others. The global drum circle directory is updated regularly. Thanks for your comments, support, and the kind words. I really appreciate it.


Need Some Drum Circle Advice?

If you live out of the Missouri area, and need some advice, suggestions, ideas, or anything at all about hosting any form of drum circle, I am more than happy to try and help you along. Even if you arn't sure what kind of drum might be right for you, or your group, just email me and I will try to help you out. I don't actually sell drums, but I do have years of experience with most major brands, styles, and retailers. I can suggest the places to you I buy mine from. If you are wanting to host or facilitate drum circles, this art form has evolved a lot in the last 10 years alone. Art can be very subjective. There used to be only one or two widely accepted ways to facilitate drum circles. Now there are dozens of styles all around the country, and around the world. Think of it like the way martial arts has changed. It used to be if you were proficient at Judo, Karate, wrestling, or some other disipline, just being an expert at one style left most at a disadvantage. The ones who are the most well rounded in all the different styles do the best now in mixed martial arts. And drum circle facilitation is similar in this way. We have all these different cultures that each have their own style of drumming, and ways of group drumming. So in my opinion, the way to become the best, is to try and learn from as many facilitators as possible. (Not just one) And also learn as many cultural styles as possible, so you can be more well rounded in your skills, and work with any group under any circumstances. Try to study, or study with as many professionals as you can. The learning process should never end, because we are in an ever evolving field. Your style that you develop can be uniquly yours, a combination of the best of all of them. It takes a lot of work to be a good facilitator that understands group dynamics, & musicality.


300 page book, "A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles" is $17. A drum circle jam CD is included.

If your desire is to get much more in depth with this, please consider picking up my book. It goes into starting a drum circle, or drumming program, and how to keep it fresh and interesting for all different kinds of groups. I cover all of this, and much more in great detail. The page link for it is below.

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A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles Book Link


Check out a few more of the 101 Drum Circle Rhythms in this YouTube video. There are 7 rhythms here, each about a minute long, just like they are on the 2 hour DVD. Actually, there is 120 of them, but who's counting. I hope you enjoy a couple of them!


My Drum Circle Lovers Deal 6 Pack - The 101 Rhythms DVD & 5 Drumming CD's $44 Including Shipping

For the really hard core drum circle lover! $44 Shipped to Canada only. Here's what's included:

The DVD 101 Drum Circle Rhythms For The Hand Drum (2 hours, 12 Min. long) 2 CD's 101 Drum Circle Rhythms (2 Hours) (Great for the car sterio or iPod) 2 CD's Live Ultimate Drum Circles (78 minutes on each disc, good stuff!) The CD Clearwater Beach Drum Circle (78 minutes of great drum circle action) (You can substitute the Wild Drum Circles 2 CD set, for the 2 rhythms CDs. Just ask, and I will do it.) All of these drumming CD's & DVD will keep you, or any other hand drummer busy, for a long, long time. And I hope it helps you to enjoy drum circles more. So it's a total of 6 drumming discs for $44 including shipping to Canada only. Unfortunately international shipping has skyrocketed. Lots of it's on iTunes & Amazon. The sales of this help me to fund work in our community, and also keep this website going.


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Hvae you got an ongoing drum circle that isn't listed here? Let me know, and I'll add it to the listings for you. I respect your privacy, and I never give email addresses out to anyone. Thanks. My Contact Email: drumcircles_net@hotmail.com (or, click the link below.)

Link To Email Me With Questions, Or Comments



Many thanks for helping to support drumcircles.net
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