Ceilidh Diary
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November 2026
Fri 6th, Edward Wallace and Tom Oakes, Columcille Centre, 7:45-10:30, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com. Kind of a smoother American cousin of Scottish ceilidh. As always, an inclusive community dance with great live music, all dances taught with gender-neutral calling, all welcome. Tickets: https://www.citizenticket.com/organiser/edinburgh-contra-dance/
Sat 7th, Hud Yer Wheesht , Portobello Town Hall , 6.30-11pm, organised by ceilidh collective , email: robin@boe.org.uk, tel: 07590116750. Porty Climate Ceilidh fundraising for Porty Community Energy and Nepal flash flood appeal. Includes Nepali dance and song, as well as over three hours of ceilidh dancing, local bar and raffle… Tickets: www.ceilidhcollective.org
Sat 21st, HotScotch, Assembly Roxy, 8pm-11pm, £21.25 (£11.25 concession), organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: hello@laldiesceilidhs.co.uk
Fri 27th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal St Andrew's celebration at The Counting House, Edinburgh from 8pm. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 28th, Ceilidh Plus, King's Hall, Edinburgh, EH8 9NZ, 6pm-9pm, £15.00 (£12.00 concession), organised by Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland , email: info@tdfs.org. Come, dance, get involved in a community ceilidh with a difference – three hours of social dancing to live music from Scotland + India + Nigeria! You are welcome to attend, dance or watch along. Trust our experienced dance practitioners to show you the steps. A perfect night out for curious beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Plus, celebrate St. Andrew's Day and the 40th anniversary of the Redwoods Caring Foundation – supporting people with learning disabilities across Edinburgh and the Lothians for 40 years. Every ticket in aid of this amazing charity at the forefront of essential care. Book now: www.tdfs.org or https://www.ticketsource.com/traddanceforumscotland/ceilidh-plus-dance-to-live-music-from-scotland-india-nigeria/e-arzpql
December 2026
Sat 5th, The Clegs, Columcille Centre, 7:45-10:30, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com. Kind of a smoother American cousin of Scottish ceilidh. As always, an inclusive community dance with great live music, all dances taught with gender-neutral calling, all welcome. Tickets: https://www.citizenticket.com/organiser/edinburgh-contra-dance/
Sat 12th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £30.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Celebrate the season with Annasach at The Counting House — lively ceilidh, festive buffet and a complimentary prosecco on arrival. All dances can be called so beginners welcome! Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sun 27th, HotScotch Ceilidh Band , Ratho Church Hall, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £14.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Paul Chamberlain, email: info@myceilidh.co.uk, tel: 07799896050. Winter Pre-Hogmanay Ceilidh in Ratho Church Hall on Sunday 27th December! Dance the Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow, Dashing White Sergeant, Flying Scotsman, Military Two-Step, Eightsome Reel, Cumberland Square Eight, St Bernard’s Waltz, Canadian Barn Dance, Orcadian Strip the Willow and many others! BYOB Paul Chamberlain - Accordion, Michael Haywood - Fiddle, Jim Walker - Drums Tickets are £14 (U16s £6) Available via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-ceilidh-in-ratho-with-hotscotch-ceilidh-band-tickets-1981485811402
Tue 29th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £16.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Wed 30th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £16.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Thu 31st, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 9pm-12.30am, £32.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach’s Hogmanay Ceilidh at The Counting House - great dances, a warm crowd and a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label for the bells. Their dance caller Tricia will guide you through the dances, making this event perfect for beginners and seasoned ceilidh‑goers alike. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
January 2027
Sun 3rd, The Clappy Doo band will play for a new year ceilidh dance, in the Barn, Kidlaw Farm near Gifford, EH41 4JW , 7pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Bett Morrison, email: kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 01316678651. The price includes a supper bowl of chilli con carne or chicken curry plus a vegi alternative. BYOB. Please ensure you advise Bett your name and numbers to assist portion control. Payment is on the night, cash only.
Fri 22nd, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £32.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Celebrate The Bard with Annasach Ceilidh Band at The Counting House - lively dancing, a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label and a haggis buffet. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 23rd, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £32.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Celebrate The Bard with Annasach Ceilidh Band at The Counting House - lively dancing, a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label and a haggis buffet. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Mon 25th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £32.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Celebrate The Bard with Annasach Ceilidh Band at The Counting House - lively dancing, a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label and a haggis buffet. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
June 2027
Sat 5th, The Occasionals with caller Sheila McCutcheon, Lismore Island, near Oban, 8pm-late, £145.00 (£120.00 concession), organised by Mairi Campbell, email: mairi@mairicampbell.scot. Lismore Ceilidh Dance Weekend 4th to 6th June 2027. Hosted by The Lismore Dance Band, who are delighted to welcome special guest band The Occasionals for a weekend filled with great dancing and wonderful music. Over the weekend you'll enjoy dances and workshops, meet the musicians, and get a chance to explore the beautiful isle of Lismore. Special Offer first 20 places £120. Regular price £145, Bookings details and tickets - Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lismore-ceilidh-dance-weekend-tickets-1996388540867?aff=ebdssbdestsearch