Ceilidh Dancing in Bristol: Top Venues We’ve Packed Out

Looking for a ceilidh band in Bristol and wondering where to host the dancing? Here’s a list of some of our favourite venues in the city – places we’ve filled with music, movement, and a whole lot of smiling faces.

Circomedia

Home of our regular public ceilidhs. This converted church has fabulous lighting, high ceilings, and a team that really knows how to make events run smoothly. The ambience is second to none.

Next public ceilidh: 19th September 2025 – tickets available here

A close-up of the Circomedia stage with Bowreed’s ceilidh band setup, featuring Gothic windows and soft pink and blue lighting.
The stage at Circomedia, ready for Bowreed’s ceilidh, framed by stunning Gothic architecture.

The Folk House

A community hub right in the centre of town. With a cosy wooden floor and bags of character, it’s a favourite for Bristol folk and acoustic events. We play here regularly as part of the Bristol Ceilidh series, which features a rotating line-up of the best bands in the region.

View from the stage at a ceilidh in the Folk House, Bristol, with accordion in foreground
View from behind the accordion before a ceilidh at the Folk House, one of Bristol’s best-loved venues for folk music and dance

Beeses

A hidden riverside gem. Couples often arrive by boat for a magical reception before the dancing begins. The food is always spot-on and there’s loads of space for dancing under the fairy lights.

Bowreed ceilidh band performing in a decorated marquee at Beeses in Bristol
The band mid-performance at Beeses, a riverside venue in Bristol perfect for weddings, parties, and ceilidhs

Trinity Centre

A deconsecrated church turned arts venue. With a great sound system, stage, and bar, it’s perfect for a big ceilidh party. There’s also outdoor space for mingling in the sunshine.

Caller leading a packed ceilidh at Trinity Centre in Bristol, viewed from the stage
A ceilidh caller leads dancers at the Trinity Centre, one of Bristol’s most iconic venues for music and community events

Arnos Vale

Tucked away in a peaceful wooded cemetery, Arnos Vale is a surprisingly lovely spot for a wedding. A few different buildings to choose from – all of them great for dancing, especially as the evening sets in.

Exterior of Arnos Vale’s Anglican Chapel lit up before an evening ceilidh in Bristol
Guests gather inside Arnos Vale’s historic chapel ahead of a ceilidh, with the building warmly lit against the twilight sky

The Mount Without

One of Bristol’s most striking venues. The vaulted ceilings and giant wall sculpture give it a unique feel. We love the main hall for ceilidhs – and the crypt is perfect for a late-night disco once the dancing’s done.

View from the stage during a ceilidh at The Mount Without, with sculpture and guests visible
A view from the stage as guests gather to dance beneath the iconic infinity sculpture at The Mount Without in Bristol
DJ booth setup in the crypt at The Mount Without with dancers in the tunnel beyond
A DJ’s view of the party in full swing beneath The Mount Without – a unique late-night wedding venue in Bristol

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