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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 publicised 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) With: Brown Boots Boogie Band, Ian Nichols, Liberty Hill North West (North West) | Weekend or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceilidhs on Saturday 23rd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12:30 to 13:30 | NYFTE & WYM lunchtime ceilidh | Masonic Centre | A ceilidh given by youth musicians, but for everyone who fancies a lunchtime whirl. NYFTE are joining forces with locals Wiltshire Young Musicians for a one-off dance extravaganza. With: NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth), Wiltshire Young Musicians | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) | 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) With: EFDSS Ceilidh Band, Fee Lock, Crooked Moon (Appalachian) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||