22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
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CURRENT PROGRAMME OF EVENTS (Others may follow)

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Events on Friday 22nd May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
19:30 - 22:30Mixed Dance
A varied mix of interesting and fun dances to start off the festival! (P)
Liam Binley Pete & Sue HallWeekend tickets Only

Events on Saturday 23rd May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
09:30 - 11:00Mixed Dance Workshop - Victoria's Inventions
Dances written by Victoria, many of them published in “At Home with Deo Volente”. (G)
Victoria Yeomans JAMBWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 - 12:45Mixed Dance Workshop - A Trip to Scotland
Scottish dances for English country dancers, learn some new figures from Scottish dances interpreted for an ECD style (G)
Nicola Scott JAMBWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 - 15:30Irish Set Dance Workshop
Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G)
Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12)
15:45 - 17:15Irish Set Dance Workshop
Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G)
Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12)
19:30 - 22:30Mixed Dance
A mixture of Nicola's favourites from ECD, Scottish and American dances (G)
Nicola Scott John Hymas & Denise BearonWeekend or Day tickets Only

Events on Sunday 24th May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
09:30 - 11:00Mixed Dance Workshop - A Peek Inside My Brain
Liam considers that his brain is possibly a scary place to be, but hopes that these dances aren't too mind-boggling. Mostly English, possibly some American, and even some Scottish! (P)
Liam Binley Matthew CoatsworthWeekend or Day tickets Only
Jacqueline Schwab (US) Ali Messer
11:15 - 12:45Dance Musicians' Workshop
Matthew Coatsworth will lead a workshop recent research with Georgia Delve into 18th century country dances. Participants will be able to play music soon to be released on a recording by the Warleggan band
Matthew Coatsworth Jacqueline Schwab (US)Donation
Ali Messer
14:00 - 15:30Irish Set Dance Workshop
Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G)
Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12)
15:45 - 17:15Irish Set Dance Workshop
Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G)
Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12)
19:30 - 22:30Irish Ceili
An evening ceili of Irish Set Dancing. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G)
Kevin & Carol Monaghan WillPowerWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12)

Events on Monday 25th May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
09:30 - 11:00English Dance Workshop - Dances by Philippe Callens
A selection of dances by Philippe Callens, known for their musicality, flow, and elegant structure. A rewarding session for dancers who enjoy thoughtful and beautifully crafted choreography. (P)
Liam Binley Pete & Sue HallWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 - 12:45English Dance Workshop - Summersweet
A selection of dances from the Summersweet collection by Gary Roodman - graceful, flowing, and full of warmth, with a distinctly lyrical feel. (P)
Liam Binley Pete & Sue HallWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 - 22:30American Contra Dance
Come and end the festival in style with a fun evening of contras and squares! (A)
Diane Silver (US) Bearded DragonsWeekend or Day tickets Only