dance all day, every day with ceilidhs and dances throughout the town
Sidmouth has a great range of fun, energetic ceilidhs programmed across the festival, with some brilliant bands lighting up the dancefloors at The Bulverton, Blackmore Marquee and The Anchor.
First announcements include…
The Bismarcks – celebrating their 30th anniversary ● Blowzabella – don’t miss them! ● Ceilidh 360 ● Jigfoot ● Kettlehawk ● Simon Care All Stars Band ● Stepcote Hill ● Token Women
Callers include: Annie Bolt ● Barry Goodman ● Fee Lock ● Nick Walden ● Sheena Masson ● Michael Catovsky – callers workshops & showcase
There’s lots more to be announced as we move further into 2026, so keep an eye out for updates.
Bars at Blackmore and Bulverton will be serving a range of beers from local breweries, cider from Sandford plus zero and low alcohol beers, cider, spirits, wine and soft drinks.
Special thanks to the Anchor Inn, hosting two ceilidhs a day alongside their outdoor bar with a huge range of local beers and lagers, and the Blackmore / Bulverton Volunteer Bars for keeping dancers lubricated at Blackmore Gardens & Betsy’s at the Bulverton. The bars are open to everyone, come along and soak up the atmosphere.
Like dance?
Check out our other programme strands for display dance events & workshops, LNEs, folk dance and even more dance workshops from around the World!
tickets
All in One & Season Tickets get you into all, or any, of the ticketed ceilidhs….as many or as often as you like. For non-season ticket holders, individual tickets may be available on the door, subject to capacity. Anchor ceilidhs are free entry.
Caller Listings Key
A variety of teaching and calling styles are used at dances and dance workshops. The calling/teaching style of an event is indicated in the event descriptions using a code: (P), (G) or (A):
(P) indicates that an event will be called without using role terms, emphasizing positional patterns, flow, and relationships between dancers (e.g. neighbour, opposite, people facing the windows).
(G) indicates that an event will be called using gendered role terms, in addition to positional descriptors.
(A) indicates that an event will be called using alternative ungendered role terms (e.g. lead/follow or larks/robins), in addition to positional descriptors.