Public Ceilidh Nights (and October workshop)
Dance, meet others, have a lot of fun and hear some great live music in the best local venues across Manchester & beyond.
Expect lively ceilidhs combining the community aspect of a village barn dance with the excitement of an urban night out - inclusive & friendly with a lively and contemporary feel. Never been to a ceilidh before? No prior experience needed, you will soon be converted.
Our ceilidhs repeatedly sell out - advance booking is advised.
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2026 Ceilidh Events
Children's Folk Music & Ceilidh Workshop
(see next event for adult ceilidh night on the same day)
Saturday 17th October
@ Birch Community Centre, nr. Fallowfield
Doors open: 1:45pm
Workshops: 2:30-4pm
Our afternoon workshop will allow children (8-16 years old) to develop their interest in folk music and dance, alongside giving parents a chance to experience a family-friendly ceilidh. More details
- The session starts with a participation ceilidh, alowing parents and children to take part in a joint activity
- We will then be running smaller-group sessions led by band members who are qualified teachers, with sessions tailored to the ages and musical experience of the attendees
- Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments if they already play as they will have the opportunity to learn a tune
Running from 2:30pm-4pm (arrive from 2:15pm) at the lovely Birch Community Centre, there will be a break at 3:15pm with refreshments provided.
Please note: all under 18s (either individually or as part of a larger group) must be accompanied by a responsible adult - check the ticket options to find the best fit for you and your family / attendees.
N.B. we are also running an adult pirate ceilidh night on the same day (7:30pm-10pm), see event below.
PIRATE THEME Ceilidh Night
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS ON THE DOOR
Saturday 17th October
@ Birch Community Centre, nr. Fallowfield
Doors open: 6:45pm
Ceilidh sets: 7:30pm-10pm
Onsite wood-fired pizza van from 6:30pm, Rum Punch available all night...
All aboard for our autumn Ceilidh Night on Saturday 17th October, 7:30pm - 10pm, at the first-rate Birch Community Centre near Fallowfield, Manchester. Expect our usual upbeat ceilidh sets with a nautical theme. Pirate costumes encouraged for attendees - kilts are out and breeches are in!
With ceilidh tunes and dances from across the traditions, alongside original Levy Folk Collective numbers, expect an energetic and swashbuckling night out. Doors @ 6:45, with three ceilidh sets between 7:30pm-10pm. Early booking recommended.
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N.B. we are running a matinee workshop in the afternoon aimed at young people, see event above for more details.
Christmas Ceilidh
Sunday 13th December
@ Carlton Club, Whalley Range
Doors open: 3:30pm
Ceilidh sets: 4pm-6:30pm
We look forward to returning to the Carlton Club for our December event: get Christmas started with our matinee Christmas ceilidh, allowing all age groups to attend.
Dance in the festive period as the sun sets with a mulled wine or two - expect a chistmas-themed venue with special dances and christmas tunes in the repertoire.
All welcome, christmas costumes encouraged. See you there! Regular, family and under-18 tickets available.
More dates coming soon...
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Feedback from attendees:
Feedback from our public ceilidhs:
'Hi Richard, thanks to you and all the band for a fantastic evening last Friday. Everyone I spoke to had a great time' Jonny, Manager - Birch Community Centre, June 2026'
'It was the most fun I had at Y Not Festival, and that's saying something considering the Scissor Sisters were playing! The dancing was fun and very accessible to beginners like myself, I look forward to my next ceillidh, I'm hooked!' Harry M, August 2026
'That was great - I loved it, I didn't even know how to pronounce ceilidh (see-lid band?) but was dancing like a natural by the end.' Michael G, August 2026
'My girls loved it, they kept talking about it all festival and we came back for your second set, they danced every one! Thanks so much.' Chantelle S, August 2026
'I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but seeing the band get the crowd dancing was amazing – we were taught several dances and even this reviewer had a go at it!' York Calling, August 2026
