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Real Belfast Ceili - Traditional Ceili Dancing Belfast

At Various iconic Belfast venues · Belfast, Co. Antrim

Ceili dancers at a traditional Belfast ceili night

What to Expect

Real Belfast Ceili provides authentic ceili dancing experiences for visitors and locals at iconic Belfast locations. An experienced and internationally recognised dance master leads each session, teaching well-known ceili dances and 2-hand dances so participants can join in confidently from the start. Sessions are beginner-friendly; no prior dancing experience is needed. The programme runs at different Belfast venues throughout the year, bringing traditional Irish dance into the heart of the city.

Good to Know

  • Recurring events at various Belfast venues throughout the year.

  • No experience needed; the dance master guides participants through every step.

  • Check visitbelfast.com/partners/real-belfast-ceili/ for current dates, venues and booking.

  • Ceili dancing is also central to Belfast TradFest (26 July - 2 August) and Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann (2-9 August 2026).

Getting There

Venues vary; see the Visit Belfast listing for the specific location of each upcoming session.

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