
Gaily Ceilidh Manchester!
Sat 16 Jan · 19:00
The Brewers Manchester
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Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! will be held at The Brewers Manchester on 16 January 2027. This event features traditional Scottish dancing and live music, offering a modern and queer take on the celebration of Robert Burns. Ticket prices range from £6.13 to £18.04.
We're back for another kilt-swooshing, fun-filled, dizzy-dancing Gaily Ceilidh! Join Venn at The Brewers to warm your cockles this Jan!
Dancing, team games, live music, kilts! Kick those January blues with Gaily Ceilidh!
Each January, Scots across the world join together for a Burns Supper to celebrate the life and work of one of their most famous bards, Robert Burns - Rabbie, if you're nasty.
This year, join Venn Smyth (https://www.instagram.com/vennsmyth/) for a modern and queer take on the celebration at The Brewers on Canal Street in Manchester.
And what is a ceilidh, you might ask? Basically, getting tossed around the dancefloor in some set dances – don’t worry we’ll teach you the moves! We’ll introduce you to the Gay Gordons, a Dashing White Sergeant and even teach you how to Strip the Willow!
Whether it’s sharing a good laugh with friends or dancing with a beautiful stranger, a ceilidh is a fun-filled get-together that will warm up even the darkest months. Throw your caution, and your kilt, to the wind!
What our previous Gaily Ceilidh go-ers have said:
“So Good!”
“A fab show”
“Was distracted by you all in kilts”
“Really fun, glad we came!”
“Did not expect to be ceilidh dancing this January, but I loved it!”
Venn Smyth is a Scottish singer-songwriter, performer, writer and producer, who has put on shenanigans across the UK and Europe. His own brand of queer pop music has reached No.1 on the LGBTQ Music Chart more than once and has taken him to Brighton’s Voice of Broadway, London Pride’s Got Talent and Una Voce per San Marino. When not teaching ceilidh dancing, he’s to be found cruising the seven seas (and performing on cruise ships).
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Frequently asked questions
Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! takes place on Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 19:00.
Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! is held at The Brewers Manchester in Manchester (4 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE).
Tickets for Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! range from £6.13 to £18.04. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Brewers Manchester can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! will be held at The Brewers Manchester on 16 January 2027. This event features traditional Scottish dancing and live music, offering a modern and queer take on the celebration of Robert Burns. Ticket prices range from £6.13 to £18.04.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
We're back for another kilt-swooshing, fun-filled, dizzy-dancing Gaily Ceilidh! Join Venn at The Brewers to warm your cockles this Jan!
Dancing, team games, live music, kilts! Kick those January blues with Gaily Ceilidh!
Each January, Scots across the world join together for a Burns Supper to celebrate the life and work of one of their most famous bards, Robert Burns - Rabbie, if you're nasty.
This year, join Venn Smyth (https://www.instagram.com/vennsmyth/) for a modern and queer take on the celebration at The Brewers on Canal Street in Manchester.
And what is a ceilidh, you might ask? Basically, getting tossed around the dancefloor in some set dances – don’t worry we’ll teach you the moves! We’ll introduce you to the Gay Gordons, a Dashing White Sergeant and even teach you how to Strip the Willow!
Whether it’s sharing a good laugh with friends or dancing with a beautiful stranger, a ceilidh is a fun-filled get-together that will warm up even the darkest months. Throw your caution, and your kilt, to the wind!
What our previous Gaily Ceilidh go-ers have said:
“So Good!”
“A fab show”
“Was distracted by you all in kilts”
“Really fun, glad we came!”
“Did not expect to be ceilidh dancing this January, but I loved it!”
Venn Smyth is a Scottish singer-songwriter, performer, writer and producer, who has put on shenanigans across the UK and Europe. His own brand of queer pop music has reached No.1 on the LGBTQ Music Chart more than once and has taken him to Brighton’s Voice of Broadway, London Pride’s Got Talent and Una Voce per San Marino. When not teaching ceilidh dancing, he’s to be found cruising the seven seas (and performing on cruise ships).
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Gaily Ceilidh Manchester!?
Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! takes place on Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 19:00.
Where is Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! taking place?
Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! is held at The Brewers Manchester in Manchester (4 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE).
How much are tickets for Gaily Ceilidh Manchester!?
Tickets for Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! range from £6.13 to £18.04. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Gaily Ceilidh Manchester!?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Brewers Manchester can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Gaily Ceilidh Manchester!?
Tickets for Gaily Ceilidh Manchester! can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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