Ceilidh Diary
The diary is the heart of MikesCommunity. It's fully interactive, containing a list of events which have been submitted be people in the ceilidh community. The sharing of responsibility for adding and maintaining the diary keeps it alive and up-to-date.
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February 2026
Fri 13th, Ceilidh Plus, King's Hall, 41A S Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9NZ, 6pm-9.30pm, £12.94 (£9.70 concession), organised by Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland, email: info@tdfs.org, tel: 07505654358. Come, dance, get involved at a ceilidh with a difference. Don't miss your chance to learn Chinese folk dances and American Line dances on the same night as dancing much-loved Scottish Country dances. Details and tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/traddanceforumscotland
Sun 15th, Ceilidh/Bal Folk Club, The Foresters Arms, 35 High Street, Aberdour KY30SJ, 7pm-9pm, entrance free, organised by Ingried Boussaroque, email: ingriedb@gmail.com. Brush up on your ceilidh skills and discover new dances. We will alternate between various styles of dances (ceilidh, balfolk, medieval, Breton, Québec...), so there will be fun for everybody, beginners and advanced dancers alike.
Fri 27th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our regular Ceilidh 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, Da Hooley ceilidh band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Place, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/ and via Eventbrite.
March 2026
Fri 27th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our regular Ceilidh 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, Portobello Ceilidh Band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Place, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/ and via Eventbrite.
April 2026
Sun 12th, Clappy Doo band will play for a post Easter ceilidh dance in , the barn, Kidlaw farm, Gifford, EH41 4JW, 1900-2230, £10.00, organised by Bett Morrison, email: Kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 01620810429. 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 cash only, on the night.
Sat 25th, Bella McNab's Dance Band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Place, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/ and via Eventbrite.
May 2026
Sat 30th, Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Place, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/ and via Eventbrite.
June 2026
Sat 27th, Ceilidh Caleerie Dance Band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Place, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/ and via Eventbrite.
July 2026
Wed 15th, Different top Band each of 5 weeks tbc, Linlithgow Palace open air , 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Scotch Hop Committee SCIO, email: scotchhopcommittee@gmail.com . Start of 5 week summer season, dancing to a different top Scottish Dance Band each Wednesday. Further details to follow, 30 something's year...
Sat 25th, Pure Scotch Ceilidh Band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Place, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/ and via Eventbrite.