Welcome to Imperial Ceilidh Society! Whether you’re a veteran ceilidh-goer, a total newcomer who just fancies giving it a whirl, or anywhere in between, Ceilidh Society is the place for you!

As a society, we aim to bring people together in appreciation of Irish and Scottish traditional music and social dancing, as well as plenty of other social events, including themed pub crawls, live music nights and more!

A Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a social gathering with traditional Scottish and Irish folk music and social dancing. Each Ceilidh is led by a Caller, who guides you through the dances, ensuring everyone is up to speed and no one’s feet are squashed in the process. No previous experience is required- all dances will be taught on the night (just bring your enthusiasm and possible enjoyment of getting dizzy)! Even if you're not sure about dancing, you can still come for the live music and see how you feel as the night goes on! 

Ceilidhs are also a great way to meet new people and make new friends, so even more reason to bring your friends along and get mingling! 

If any of this sounds up your street, then sign up to our mailing list below and we’ll let you know when the next event will be. Everyone is welcome, so get your dancing shoes on (or just regular ones if you don’t have any) and see you soon!

CALLING ALL IMPERIAL MUSICIANS:

We are always looking for more eager musicians to join our Ceilidh Band! 

If you have experience playing folk music or would like to try it out for the first time, don’t hesitate to add your name, instrument and email to the form below, and we’ll get in touch!

Musician Sign Up Form 2025-2026

Mailing List Sign Up Form 2025-2026