UPDATED Change of venue
Friday 19 June 2026 8.30pm - Club Ceilidh with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - Lemon Frog, New Victoria House, Weston Park Rd, Peverell, Plymouth PL3 4NU
Tickets are released in 3 separate allocations, mailing list members getting first dibs. Music comes from the brilliant Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band, with expert calling from Christian Mayne. Clear, confident calling, big tunes, and dances that land perfectly whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth. Details https://wegottickets.com/clubceilidh.

NEW Saturday 20 June 2026 7.30pm - Teignmouth Folk Festival Ceilidh with Worts 'N All - Teignmouth Rugby Club, Bitton Park Sports Field, Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth TQ14 9DQ
WoRT’s ‘N ALL Ceilidh Band have been entertaining dance audiences for over twenty years in the South Devon area and beyond. They play an eclectic mix of Celtic, traditional and self- penned dance music suitable for all age groups and ability. The band members are Lis Durham, Ian Hooper, Martyn Hillstead and Darrell Fulford. Details https://teignmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/artist-line-up.

NEW Saturday 20 June 2026 8.30pm - Village Barn Dance with Blackwater Assembly - Parish Hall, 12 Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8LL (map)
Caller: Christian Mayne. Dances are explained as you go, so it’s open to all levels - no experience needed.  No partner required. Just join in, follow the calls, and take a break when you need to. Expect a mix of group dances with plenty of movement - some fast, some easier, all taught on the night. Comfortable shoes recommended. Details https://wegottickets.com/f/19142.

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.

NEW Saturday 11 July 2026 6-11pm - Summer Barn Dance with Red Shed - West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG
Fundraiser for the charity organicARTS. Fully licensed bar, soft drinks, snacks, bring a picnic tea to eat in our stunning surroundings. 6.30-7.30 Creativity and Fireside Stories, 7.30-11pm Dancing. https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/summer-barn-dance.

NEW Saturday 18 July 2026 7.30pm - Wreckers Border Morris Ceilidh for Charity - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA
Dance, listen to live tunes, and have a blast at our lively Ceilidh night! Plus you'll support a local Chrohns & Colitis charity. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

NEW Saturday 26 September 2026 7.30pm - Autumn Ceilidh - South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ
With the Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra, with leader and caller David Faulkner, a 30 plus strong group of musicians playing music from Dartmoor, the SouthWest, Europe and beyond! Raffle. Details http://www.southbrentfolk.org.uk.

NEW Saturday 3 October 2026 6pm - Legendary Ceilidh in a real barn with Spinach for Norman - Beechleigh Farm, Furzeleigh Lane, Hennock, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9LU
Last FOUR years a sell out (in advance) success... nearly 500 people (each year) dancing, eating, drinking and laughing. Cash / card payments accepted. Event opens 6pm, band starting 6.30pm. Well stocked bar, refreshments including local burgers, hot dogs and cakes! All proceeds support the Hennock Community Primary School PTFA. Tickets: https://pta.events/Hennock26.

NEW Saturday 27 December 2026 - Twixt Christmas and New Year Céilidh with The Offshoot Band - South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ
Chill out and enjoy the music after the Christmas festivities or dance your (new) socks off. ‘The Offshoot Band’ (from Spinach for Norman) will comprise:- Ben van Weede (fiddle); Steve Verge (guitar); Tim Walker (bass); with caller and fiddle player Kip Pratt. Raffle; Reel Ale bar. Details http://www.southbrentfolk.org.uk.

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.