NEW Friday 30 January 2026 8.30pm - Club Ceilidh - Sherwell Hall, Sherwell United Reformed Church, North Hill, Plymouth PL4 8ER
Hosted by Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band, caller Christian Mayne. Club Ceilidh has moved to a bigger venue, giving us more room to dance, charge and really let the ceilidh breathe. Our new home offers a fantastic wooden floor and plenty of space. With Burns Night still fresh in the air, this January ceilidh is inspired by the spirit of Robert Burns - joyful tunes, lively dancing, warm company, and that unmistakable mid-winter energy. Expect a night that feels celebratory, communal, and gloriously unpretentious. As always, no experience is needed. All dances are clearly called, friendly, and designed so everyone can join in - whether it’s your first ceilidh or your fiftieth. Bigger room, bigger sound, bigger smiles. Absolute beginners very welcome, no partner necessary. Licensed bar. Details https://wegottickets.com/event/687524.

NEW Saturday 31 January 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Dartmoor Pixie Band - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 7 February 2026 7.30pm - American Contra Dance - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
7:30pm Beginners' workshop, 8-11pm Dance. You do need a partner to dance Contra - but you don’t need to bring one with you. Part of the tradition is that most people swap partners each dance, and I always make sure that anyone who wants to dance can do so. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Friday 13 February 2026 7.30pm - Pigs, Pasties & a Barn Dance - Stage Left, Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF
Get ready for a wildly fun night as part of the Stage Left Vibes series. Enjoy the thrill of pig racing, toe-tapping live music, and lively barn dancing (Phoenix Barn Dance Band) all in one unforgettable evening. Ticket includes a delicious pasty and a refreshing glass of cider to keep you fuelled as you cheer, dance, and laugh the night away. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Saturday 28 February 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Flash Co. - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 28 February 2026 7pm - Plymouth Morris 54th Annual Ceilidh - Woolwell Community Centre, Darklake Lane, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7TR
With Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band. Details https://plymouthmorrismen.weebly.com/ceilidh-2026.html.

NEW Saturday 21 March 2026 7.30pm - American Contra Dance - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
7:30pm Beginners' workshop, 8-11pm Dance. You do need a partner to dance Contra - but you don’t need to bring one with you. Part of the tradition is that most people swap partners each dance, and I always make sure that anyone who wants to dance can do so. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 28 March 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Phoenix - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 28 March 2026 7.30pm - Lodestone Ceilidh with 4 Feet First - Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0RG
After a sold out 20th Anniversary Ceilidh in 2025, we are back for another celebration of Lodestone Border Morris. Join us for a night of dancing and music as we celebrate another amazing year of making new friends and performing Border Morris. Details https://wegottickets.com/event/684086.

NEW Saturday 25 April 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Skermish - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 30 May 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Red Shed - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 27 June 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Amber Fire - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Exeter Ceilidhs...
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays 8pm to 11pm at the Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE. BYO water / alcohol. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16, £4 / U10, free. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band descriptions etc.
The individual dates will also appear on the Diary and Ceilidhs pages on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk:

2025/2026
27th Sep Stepcote Hill
25th Oct Spinach for Norman
22nd Nov Contra (American)
29th Nov Tight Squeeze
27th Dec Twixmas Ceilidh: Barnstormers
2026
31st Jan Dartmoor Pixies
7th Feb Contra (American)
28th Feb Flash Co
21st Mar Contra (American)
28th Mar Phoenix
25th Apr Skermish
30th May Red Shed
27th Jun Amber Fire

Ceilidh Network gives details of various events, including some within Harberton Folk's coverage area:
www.ceilidhnetwork.com/public-ceilidhs.

NEW UPDATED Cancelled

Other local ceilidh bands
Red Shed (www.redshed.co)
Stepcote Hill (FB).

Ceilidhs/dances further afield

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UPDATED Plymouth Theatre Royal is Touring Barn Dances across Devon and Cornwall from 22 July to 11 August (2023)
For the very first time, the Theatre Royal is producing and touring barn dances - fun, family-friendly events featuring the Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - to the following locations (remaining dates):
• Launceston Town Hall - Saturday 22 July - 6pm
• Sparkwell Village Hall - Tuesday 25 July - 6pm
• Calstock Hall - Thursday 27 July - 6pm
• Tavistock Town Hall - Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July - 6pm
• Pensilva Millennium House - Thursday 3 August - 6pm
• Totnes Civic Hall - Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 August - 6pm
Sold out • Ivybridge Rugby Club - Friday 11 August - 6pm
Details, bookings etc. www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.

NEW Friday 26 September 2025 8pm - Club Ceilidh Launch! - Cafe Momus, 14-17 Manor St., Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL
Get ready for something new! Club Ceilidh is Plymouth’s exciting new ceilidh club night, bringing high energy traditional ceilidh dancing into a modern, latenight setting. Hosted by the South West's top rated Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band, with guest musicians keeping the energy flowing all night long. Expect driving fiddles, jigs, reels and polkas, and a packed dancefloor! This isn’t your school disco or a village hall ceilidh - it’s ceilidh reinvented for grownups who still love to dance, laugh, and connect. Whether you’re a seasoned ceilidh fan or totally new to it, our caller will guide you through every step. No partner or experience required - just bring your energy (and maybe some comfy shoes!). Limited Early Bird tickets on sale now! Details www.wegottickets.com/event/661359.