Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh
Fri 7 Aug · 01:00
National Museum of Scotland
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Experience the scale, variety, and atmosphere of Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. This event brings together various performers in the majestic Grand Gallery, offering guests an evening of reels and revelry steeped in Scottish tradition. With friends, it’s a night to come ‘gie it laldy’ in this vibrant celebration of culture and music.
Come ‘gie it laldy’ with a traditional Scottish ceilidh in the majestic Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland. Grab your friends for a night of reels and revelry in Scottish style. The fantastic Jacobites Ceilidh Band will get you twirling and birling through Strip the Willow, Dashing White Sergeant and other traditional dances in one of Scotland’s biggest ceilidhs. Set in the museum’s majestic Grand Gallery, all dances are suitable for beginners with no previous experience necessary – their caller will guide you through the steps on the night. Between dances enjoy drinks, food, activities and explore a selection of the museum galleries at night. Open to ages 18 years+, Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh takes place on 07 and 14 August 2026.
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Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh takes place on Friday, 7 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Friday, 14 August 2026.
Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF).
Tickets for Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh
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Experience the scale, variety, and atmosphere of Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. This event brings together various performers in the majestic Grand Gallery, offering guests an evening of reels and revelry steeped in Scottish tradition. With friends, it’s a night to come ‘gie it laldy’ in this vibrant celebration of culture and music.
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Come ‘gie it laldy’ with a traditional Scottish ceilidh in the majestic Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland. Grab your friends for a night of reels and revelry in Scottish style. The fantastic Jacobites Ceilidh Band will get you twirling and birling through Strip the Willow, Dashing White Sergeant and other traditional dances in one of Scotland’s biggest ceilidhs. Set in the museum’s majestic Grand Gallery, all dances are suitable for beginners with no previous experience necessary – their caller will guide you through the steps on the night. Between dances enjoy drinks, food, activities and explore a selection of the museum galleries at night. Open to ages 18 years+, Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh takes place on 07 and 14 August 2026.
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National Museum of ScotlandNational Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
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When is Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh?
Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh takes place on Friday, 7 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Friday, 14 August 2026.
Where is Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh taking place?
Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF).
How do I get tickets for Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh?
Tickets for Museum Late: Festival Ceilidh can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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