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Timetable: Ceilidhs
The calling/teaching style for each ceilidh and folk dance event is specified in its event description.
- The code (P) indicates that an event will be called/taught positionally (i.e., emphasising patterns, flow and relationships between dancers, e.g., neighbour, opposite, people facing the windows, first corners, and using those ideas rather than role terms).
- The code (G) indicates that an event will be called/taught with some use of gendered role terms (e.g., men/women, ladies/gents).
- The code (A) indicates that an event will be called/taught with some use of nongendered role terms (e.g., larks/robins or, for some couple dances, lead/follow) instead."
Currently known Ceilidhs for 2026, there may be more
Jump to: Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
Click on the event name for more information.
| Ceilidhs on Friday 22nd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20:00 to 23:45 | Welcome Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Kick off the festival with a high-energy welcome ceilidh! Dance to Brown Boots Boogie Band with Ian Nichols calling. Fun for all, no experience needed.(P) | Weekend or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceilidhs on Saturday 23rd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20:00 to 24:00 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Saturday night heats up with Trinculo! Join caller Nick Walden for a high-octane ceilidh that’ll lift the roof.(P) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceilidhs on Sunday 24th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13:00 to 14:30 | The Afternoon Ceilidh | Island Park: Community Stage | Bring the whole family for a free Sunday ceilidh! Dance to Fraser’s 10th with caller Prue Reilly. A lively afternoon of fun for all ages. (P) With: Fraser's 10th, Prue Reilly | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:00 | Aqueilidh | Olympiad: Swimming Pool | Dive into a pool dance with Dancing Yew and caller Martin Clarke. It’s shore to be a whale of a time—just keep your head above water and go with the flow!(P) Important: Numbers are limited, please collect (free to season ticket holders) tickets from the box office on a first-come first-served basis to secure your space to splash! With: Dancing Yew, Martin Clarke | Event Tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:45 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Experience the explosive, high-octane energy of Lasair paired with Hannah Moore’s expert calling. A powerhouse evening of music and dance that you won't want to miss. (P) With: Lasair, Hannah Moore | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceilidhs on Monday 25th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19:30 to 22:30 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | The festival’s grand finale! End on a high note with the EFDSS Ceilidh Band and the legendary Fee Lock. One last chance to dance your heart out before the party’s over. Don't miss the big finish! (P) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||