European Folk Day – September the 23rd
Try something new this September! Try something new this September! Morris dancing is rapidly growing in popularity, and it's easy to see why - it's brilliant fun, active, and social. Join Windsor Morris for a 3-week taster course to find out what the fuss is about. Experience: Absolutely none needed, beginners welcome Wear: Comfortable clothes/ […]
Try something new this September! Try something new this September! Morris dancing is rapidly growing in popularity, and it's easy to see why - it's brilliant fun, active, and social. Join Windsor Morris for a 3-week taster course to find out what the fuss is about. Experience: Absolutely none needed, beginners welcome Wear: Comfortable clothes/ […]
Youth Ethnodays (Jauniešu Etnodienas) From September 18 to 20, young people aged 15–25 from across Latvia will gather in Ulbroka for the annual Youth Ethnodays — an event dedicated to the preservation, exploration, and popularization of intangible cultural heritage. This year’s event is organized in cooperation with the cultural center “Ulbrokas pērle”. Since 2010, Youth […]
3 pm - 7 pm :Authentic folk music, dance and singing course. 5 pm - 6:30: Authentic folk dance house and craft workshop for kids. 7 pm - 8 pm singing together 8 pm - 1 am: Folkdance house with live music by Tükrös authentic folkmusic band.
Celebrate Miķeļdiena, the traditional Latvian autumn harvest festival, in Valmiermuiža. Visitors will enjoy a harvest market featuring local artisans and food producers, learn about seasonal traditions, and experience a live concert by the folk music group "Alum Alu", performing Latvian traditional songs and dance tunes. The event brings together heritage, local food culture, craftsmanship, and […]
We are celebrating a major anniversary, and it deserves to be marked in style! 70 Years of Sel og Otta Folk Music and Dance Association In cooperation with FolkOrg, the association invites you to a Dance Celebration at Solvang 19 September 2026 There will be a dance crash course in the afternoon for participants of […]
International Folk Dancing for Fun, Fitness & Friendship. No partner needed. £10 cash on the door please
3 pm - 7 pm :Authentic folk music, dance and singing course. 5 pm - 6:30: Authentic folk dance house and craft workshop for kids. 7 pm - 8 pm singing together 8 pm - 1 am: Folkdance house with live music by Tükrös authentic folkmusic band.
The 46th Festival of Folklore Traditions of Vojvodina and the 16th Festival of Children's Authentic Creativity are the central events of the entire manifestation. They were founded with the idea and primary mission to preserve and affirm the ethnological, ethnomusicological, ethnochoreological, performing, and visual art values of traditional folk culture in the region of Vojvodina. […]
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of ceilidh dancing with gentle live music from an excellent queer ceilidh band. This fun ceilidh, led by Queer Folk, has been created to make the experience more enjoyable for people who may not feel comfortable attending a busy and fast-paced night-time ceilidh. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to dance with […]
Come, dance, get involved in a community ceilidh with a difference. Join us for an evening of social dancing to live music from Scotland + Cyprus + Catalonia! You are welcome to attend, dance or watch along. Trust our experienced dance practitioners to show you the steps. A perfect night out for curious beginners and […]
Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties! Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag on our historic dancefloor with live music from the queerest ceilidh band around. No dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group – regardless of […]
Learn lively Cotswold morris dances, complete with hankies and sticks, in this friendly and accessible class. All levels of experience, including absolute beginners, are welcome. The class is led by tutor Andy Richards and accompanied by live music. Suitable for people 16 years plus. Young people aged 12 to 15 may attend when accompanied by a […]
Bal Folk ist ein idealer Einstieg in die Welt des Tanzens: eine Mischung aus Spaß, Musik, Freude an Bewegung und Geselligkeit. Die Figuren und Schritte sind sehr leicht zu erlernen und machen ab dem ersten Moment viel Freude. Ich selbst tanze seit Ende der Neunziger Jahren und freue mich immer wieder aufs Neue, meine Begeisterung […]
Folkedans og swing i Lista Ungdomslag på Nortun
A participatory concert for babies aged 0–24 months and their accompanying adults, combining folk music, singing, movement and small instruments. Jesper Vinther Petersen and Maria Louise Bøg Sørensen lead the session at Skt. Lukas Kirke. Bring non-slip socks or indoor shoes. Admission is free. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
For Fun, Fitness & Friendship. No partner needed. £5/class 1st FREE. Details: 020 8397 9649 Join us in learning traditional dances set to ethnic music from around the world in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Along the way, you will have fun, meet new people, be challenged, and get exercise without even realizing it. If […]
The project "Gosto do Vira" (I like Vira, a traditional music/step in Portuguese folklore), developed by Grupo Etnográfico de Areosa, has been going on for more than a decade, in Viana do Castelo. The 23rd of September 2026 is the first day of its 13th edition. The aim is to dance, dance and DANCE(!) with third […]
A welcoming dance session for adults experiencing loneliness or mental health difficulties. Karin Skovmand leads simple group dances to live folk music, with a break for coffee, singing and conversation. This date belongs to a six-session course costing DKK 250; coffee costs DKK 15 per session. Booking details are available from the organiser. Source and […]
Extra session: Pols dancing 18:00–19:00! Welcome to all dance enthusiasts, and especially to those who would like some extra practice. Experienced dancers will be there to help and guide you on the dance floor. Toraderlaget from Kongsberg Accordion Club will be providing the music, guaranteeing great dance rhythms and plenty of energy from the stage. […]
Join us to celebrate European Folk Day at our weekly ceilidh (barn dance) class..We meet every Wednesday in either Ladock or Grampound Road. This week we'll be at Ladock Community Hall. The classes are friendly and informal and our focus is on joining in and having fun. No partner required and no experience needed. All […]
Rīgas Danči is a diverse and interactive evening showcasing Latvian folklore, with a special focus on traditional folk dancing, the kokle (a traditional Latvian string instrument), and the tradition of ceremonial towels (Goda dvieļi). Experience Latvian humor, discover the melody and rhythm of the Latvian language, and take part in the fun — including the […]
Folkedans og swing i Lista Ungdomslag på Nortun
Try something new this September! Try something new this September! Morris dancing is rapidly growing in popularity, and it's easy to see why - it's brilliant fun, active, and social. Join Windsor Morris for a 3-week taster course to find out what the fuss is about. Experience: Absolutely none needed, beginners welcome Wear: Comfortable clothes/ […]
Con musica dal vivo e registrata, dalle 21 alle 22.30, danze trentine, italiane, internazionali e rinascimentali.
An evening of Danish group and couple dances, accompanied by a string quintet and percussion playing music composed and arranged by Kristine Heebøll. Nordisk Dans Aarhus provides a short introductory workshop and guidance during the dances. An open jam rounds off the evening. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
#FRONTIERECONTEMPORANEE: CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO & INUDE — La Festa Mauro Durante — voce, violino, tamburello Alessia Tondo — voce Giulio Bianco — zampogna, flauti, fiati popolari, basso Giancarlo Paglialunga — voce, tambureddhu Emanuele Licci — voce, chitarra, bouzouki Massimiliano Morabito — organetto Silvia Perrone — danza Giacomo Greco & Flavio Paglialunga — live elctronics Opening: […]
The tRadovania Festival is where history meets the present. Held in Bratislava, it features fantastic authentic folk music, singing, and craft and creative workshops for all ages—and, above all, plenty of traditional dance. Thanks to outstanding instructors, you will be swept up in the vibrant energy of traditions pulsing with the rhythm of today.
The tRadovania Festival is where history meets the present. Held in Bratislava, it features fantastic authentic folk music, singing, and craft and creative workshops for all ages—and, above all, plenty of traditional dance. Thanks to outstanding instructors, you will be swept up in the vibrant energy of traditions pulsing with the rhythm of today.
Join an outdoor folk dance workshop with live musicians on the lawn behind Aarhus University's Chemistry building. The @lkymia Friday bar welcomes everyone, including people with no previous dance experience. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Frederiksens Orkester supplies live music for an evening of folk dancing at Hvidsten Kro. The seven-piece band's repertoire includes music by Jens Frederiksen. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
"Dancing to sing, singing to dance" BmB takes beautiful songs from the Netherlands and the rest of Europe and makes them into moving and powerful dance music. Luc Plompen; Voice, guitarNiek van Uden; Accordeon, voiceWouter Kuyper; Bagpipes, chalumeau, voice
Kontradansorkestret plays dances and tunes recovered from historical sources in the Roskilde and Lejre area. Dancers from Forsøgskvadrillen help participants learn the dances, with stories and music during the coffee break. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Jorge Cordero brings Cuban salsa to Fermaten for an evening that includes a live concert, a dance workshop for all levels and a DJ set. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Bij volkskunstgroep Reynout Dendermonde vzw kan je elke vrijdagavond vanaf 20:15 volksdansen: Vlaams en Internationaal. Tijdens European Folkday zetten we op 25 september 2026 onze deuren open om kennis te maken. Iedereen is welkom vanaf 15 jaar en er is geen ervaring vereist! Kom dus gerust eens langs en maak kennis met Reynout, een vereniging […]
European Folk Day 2026: Volkskunstgroep Reynout zet de deuren wijd open in Grembergen DENDERMONDE / GREMBERGEN – Op woensdag 23 september 2026 viert heel Europa de European Folk Day, een jaarlijks initiatief van het European Folk Network om de rijkdom van volksmuziek, traditionele dans en vertelkunst in de schijnwerpers te zetten. Volkskunstgroep Reynout vzw sluit […]
An autumn folk dance gathering with live music from Kvartetten and dance instruction by Annette Thomsen. A break includes coffee, home baking and singing; participants are encouraged to bring a songbook. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
A day of traditional music and dance featuring teaching in ten groups, ensemble playing, a folk dance course, a dance evening and jam sessions with Irish and Danish repertoire. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Explore historical dances and tunes from Ullits associated with Hans Chr. Sørensen's 1827 notebooks. Parallel music and dance workshops are followed by a coffee break and further shared activity. Rebild musicians and dance instructor Niels Bundgård guide participants. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Floating Sofa Quartet leads a practical workshop on Finnish polka, exploring its steps, rhythm and movement. Some dance experience is helpful, and participants can come without a partner. Doors open at 14:15 for a 14:30 start in PH-salen. Admission is DKK 75 or included with a festival pass. Photo: Ivan Boll. Source and full event […]
At the end of September, organization "BalTfolk" will organize regular event "Balfolk Placis" (eng. - balfolk place), but this time it will happen almost whole day! We’ll start dancing at 3:00 PM with dance workshops. First workshop - to give an introduction for every newcommer, and those who want to practice basic steps. Second workshop […]
An inclusive folk dance evening with Nordisk Dans, Spillemandslauget Østjyderne and Floating Sofa Quartet. A beginner workshop precedes the live dance music, with a jam and social gathering later in the night. Doors open at 18:00. Admission is DKK 175 or included with a festival pass; under-18s attend free. Photo: Franseska Mortensen. Source and full […]
RaspeKlubb: Folk Dance Meets Club Night Hooray! Sunnfjord is getting its very own version of the successful concepts Tuvas Blodklubb in Oslo and Klubb Komle in Bergen, serving up danceable folk music in a club setting. Welcome to the launch of RaspeKlubb! The concept has been drawing packed houses in the cities. It combines a […]
Flutes of the World Exhibition Guided tours of the exhibition, complemented by instrumental demonstrations by Oana and Daniel Ivașcu, founders of the Imago Mundi ensemble and the ISVOR Cultural Association. Imago Mundi – DANSate Screening of the audio-visual production dedicated to ethnomusicologist Béla Bartók. Community Brunch By Gate to Romania. Local Built Heritage Awareness & […]
Folk dancing and singing for children aged 6–12 with their parents, grandparents or other adults. Hanne Eriksen leads the dances, accompanied by Ove Andersen and Bent Melvej. Children attend free; adults pay DKK 50 unless they are Aarhus Folkemusikhus members. No booking is required; bring your own refreshments. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Rebild Spillemændene provides live music for Sunday folk dancing at Museum Rebild. Newcomers can learn alongside experienced dancers, and the afternoon includes a coffee break. Admission is DKK 50; café refreshments are available separately. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Participation in the professional programs is free, but registration is required. To register, please send an email with your name and the number of attendees to: info@tancszovetseg.hu 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. – 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE Venue: Halmos-Karsai Hall Moderator: Tamás Szalay 10:00 – 10:30 - “ENDLESS TIME” – 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF […]
Gŵyl gerddoriaeth werin Gymreig newydd yn Llanrwst fis Hydref eleni! Bydd digonedd o gerddoriaeth byw, sesiynau rhoi cynnig arni i ddechreuwyr, sesiynau agored i'r cyhoedd, twmpaeth a gig gyda'r nos gyda Llanwerin a Three Legg’d Mare. Mynediad am ddim i'r holl ddigwyddiadau hefyd! New Welsh folk music festival in Llanrwst this October! Lots […]