Display Dance Co-ordinators Malcolm Major and Charlotte Dover are putting together another exciting and varied programme for 2025, when we will be welcoming some exceptional dance teams to the fold.
All dance teams also join us for Dance Processions & Displays, Workshops, The John Gasson Memorial Jig Competition, The Sidmouth Horse Trials, Talks, A Chance to Meet and Morris Wednesday.
WHERE TO WATCH
Teams can be seen throughout the week in a range of free entry Dance Spectaculars in Connaught Gardens and the Blackmore Gardens Marquee as well as performing around town and on the Esplanade.
JOIN IN
For those who’d like to try out the dances for themselves, all are welcome at a range of dance workshops every morning of the festival. From Appalachian to Molly, Cotswold to Cornish, Border, Rapper & Clog, these workshops cater for a wide range of experience and ability.
JIG COMPETITION
The John Gasson Memorial Jig Competition will return on Sunday 3rd August 2025, bringing a competitive spirit to the Festival with exceptionally high quality, energetic dancing.
HORSE TRIALS
The ever-popular Sidmouth Horse Trials also takes place on Sunday 3rd August 2025. Bring your hobby horses and beasts of disguise, join in the fun and compete for the prestigious trophy.
MORRIS TALKS
A great programme of talks at the Festival often includes talks on Morris dancing.
MORRIS WEDNESDAY
The annual Sidmouth Festival morris party takes place on Morris Wednesday on 6th August 2025. Anything could happen…
DANCE PROCESSIONS
There are three dance processions during the festival – Saturday & Thursday afternoons from the seafront to Blackmore Gardens and our Torchlight Procession at 10pm on Friday 8th August 2025, marking the end of the Festival. A chance to dress to impress and bring your sparkle!
Discover More
From Appalachian to Molly, Cotswold to Border, Rapper & Cornish, there are a wide range of dance workshops every morning, catering for a wide range of experience and ability. Workshops are open to Season, All-in-One or Workshop Ticket holders, or tickets can be bought on the door, space permitting.