Ceilidh Dancing in London
The London Ceilidh Club is 3 hours of the best fun in town!
If you’ve never been to a ceilidh before, then you are in for a night like no other. No experience is necessary and all the steps are explained. If you’re a ceilidh regular, then you know how much fun it is!
Scottish Country Dancing – It Makes You Smile!
You can keep up to date on our events over on our tickets page. You may want to sign up to the newsletter which gives you discounts, dates for the diary and advance notice of events. Plus special offers from Scottish drinks companies and a spotlight on a Scottish artist who you may or may not have heard of.
We also put updates on our socials – follow us at @ceilidhclub below:
You can keep up to date on our events over on our tickets page.
You may want to sign up to the newsletter which gives you discounts, dates for the diary and advance notice of events. Plus special offers from Scottish drinks companies and a spotlight on a Scottish artist who you may or may not have heard of.
We also put updates on our socials – follow us at @ceilidhclub below:
one of the best things to do in london…
one of the best things to do in london…
A ceilidh* is the Gaelic word for gathering and the Ceilidh Club is a place to get a wee bit of Scotland in London. It’s simply three hours of the best entertainment you’ll find. We started this in 1998 and it is one of London’s longest-running dance nights.
*[‘kay-lee’]
You don’t need any dance experience at all…
If you watch our video below, you’ll see that we have fantastic bands playing rousing music and a caller who will take you through all the moves step-by-step!
Tickets
Events frequently sell out, so we advise buying your tickets in advance on our website here.
Full price tickets are £27 for our regular nights and concessions are £21. Under-16s go free with an adult, and Cecil Sharp House has a café selling drinks and snacks. Our nights always end with Auld Lang Syne – if you want to learn the words beforehand, check them out here.
Concession tickets are for Students, Unemployed, Retired, NHS Staff, and Blue Light Card holders.
You don’t need any dance experience at all…
If you watch our video below, you’ll see that we have fantastic bands playing rousing music and a caller who will take you through all the moves step-by-step!
Tickets
Events frequently sell out, so we advise buying your tickets in advance on our website here.
Full-price tickets are £27 for our regular nights, and concessions are £21. Under-16s go free with an adult, and Cecil Sharp House has a café selling drinks and snacks. Our nights always end with Auld Lang Syne – if you want to learn the words beforehand, check them out here.
Concession tickets are for Students, Unemployed, Retired, NHS Staff, and Blue Light Card holders.
Google reviews
What ceilidh-goers say
★★★★★
“I actually flew to London in January just to attend Ceilidh Club’s Burns Night! … They have fabulous venues, great callers and bands and I always have a great time.”
★★★★★
“So much fun, mixed ages, you make lots of new friends, really well instructed dances, fantastic live music. Will definitely be coming back with friends.”
★★★★★
“We had an absolute blast! We’re in our early 50s and we felt like young kids again. Everyone was having a good time, everyone was inclusive.”
★★★★★
“It was our 1st time visiting last night. The band and caller were excellent. … The dancing was fun but sweaty, met loads of people who were all very friendly.”
celebrating a birthday?
celebrating a birthday?
Bring your friends for three hours of live music and dancing, with a caller who teaches every step. It's a party everyone joins in, whether you're turning 21 or 71.
10% off for your group
Get a birthday discount code to share, so everyone books their own ticket for the same night.
A shout-out from the band
Tell us the date and the birthday person's name, and the band will give them a shout-out on the night.
Bring a cake
You're welcome to bring a birthday cake. Just bring napkins or paper plates, and leave the helium balloons at home.
Do you need to know the steps?
no, absolutely not!
There is a caller who will take you through the moves. It’s fun, hot and exhilarating. It’s great for the absolute beginner to the real experts!
Should I book tickets in advance?
yes!
Our events tend to sell out quickly, so to avoid disappointment we recommend buying your tickets online in advance.
Is there a dress code?
no!
Although tartan is always appreciated, and you’ll look great in it too! People do tend to dress up more for our Burns Night events.
What’s the schedule for the night?
doors open at 7pm!
Dancing starts at 8pm and finishes at 11pm. There’s a cloakroom, a café or bar at most venues, and often a raffle! We have a break for about 20mins around 9:20pm.
Burns Night events may have different timings – check here.
Who goes?
everyone!
Individuals going solo, couples, pals, birthday celebrations, (cool) hen parties, sports groups, work socials, MeetUp groups, Uni get-togethers, tourists, locals…
Do you need to know the steps?
no, absolutely not!
There is a caller who will take you through the moves. It’s fun, hot and exhilarating. It’s great for the absolute beginner to the real experts!
Should I book tickets in advance?
yes!
Our events tend to sell out quickly, so to avoid disappointment we recommend buying your tickets online in advance.
Is there a dress code?
no!
Although tartan is always appreciated, and you’ll look great in it too! People do tend to dress up more for our Burns Night events.
What’s the schedule for the night?
doors open at 7pm!
Dancing starts at 8pm and finishes at 11pm. There’s a cloakroom, a café or bar at most venues, and often a raffle! We have a break for about 20mins around 9:20pm.
Burns Night events may have different timings – check here.
Who goes along?
everyone!
Individuals going solo, couples, pals, birthday celebrations, (cool) hen parties, sports groups, work socials, MeetUp groups, Uni get-togethers, tourists, locals…
things to remember…
things to remember…
Our events frequently sell out, so to avoid disappointment we advise buying your tickets in advance on our website here.
Wear something comfy! It’s going to get hot (and sweaty) so wear something light and breathable, or layers you can take off.
Tartan is a bonus! Anything and everything tartan is always appreciated (you’ll look good in it too).
Make sure to bring your water bottle along with you to stay hydrated! (We usually have a water fountain available for refill)
All venues take card – some only take card. But that can depend on the wifi… It can be useful to take some cash too!
Please be considerate of others on the dance floor, and when leaving the venue (near residential neighbourhoods)!
Our events frequently sell out, so to avoid disappointment we advise buying your tickets in advance on our website here.
Wear something comfy! It’s going to get hot (and sweaty) so wear something light and breathable, or layers you can take off.
Tartan is a bonus! Anything and everything tartan is always appreciated (you’ll look good in it too).
Make sure to bring your water bottle along with you to stay hydrated! (We usually have a water fountain available for refill)
All venues take card – some only take card. But that can depend on the wifi… It can be useful to take some cash too!
Please be considerate of others on the dance floor, and when leaving the venue (near residential neighbourhoods)!