Dates
September 26, 2026
Halloween Costume Party - October 31, 2026
November 28, 2026
February 27, 2027
St. Patrick's Night - March 20, 2027
April 24, 2027
May 29, 2027
Time
7:30pm to 11:30pm
Doors open at 7:00pm
Introduction for beginners starts at 7:30pm
Venue
St Kevin's Church Parish Hall
5600 ch de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal
The hall entrance is on Saint-Kevin Ave, on the back-left corner of the building (south corner).
♿ The hall is accessible for those with mobility issues. ♿
St Kevin's Parish Church is a 5 minute walk from Côte-des-Neiges metro station!
It has a small parking lot in the back and convenient street parking.
Admission
General admission: 20$
Under 18, over 65 and all students: 15$
Under 12: free admisison
Tickets on sale at the door
Cash or debit card accepted
What is a céilí?
Ceilis (kay-lee) are evenings of traditional Irish social dance. Great fun for all - novices and experienced dancers, young and old alike. And if you don’t feel like stepping it out, enjoy a glass from the bar, listen to the music and watch the fun on the floor!
A Siamsa céilí classic : The Haymaker's Jig
Instructions
A short instructional session is provided at the start of each Ceili to help welcome new dancers. Our callerBill White will guide you through a varied program of traditional dances, from easy “come-all-ye” circle dances to more challenging “sets” (quadrilles), favourites such as the Gay Gordons and of course a couple of waltzes. You are sure to have a great time!
Shoes
Bring your dancing shoes, especially in winter to keep the dance floor dry and safe.
Wide-heeled, soft-soled shoes are fine; short heels or flats are recommended. Leather soles that glide on the floor are ideal!
Music
Live music is provided by the hardest working céilí band in Montreal: the Siamsa Montreal Céilí Band.
Guest performers
Half-time performances by local artists and groups are a frequent and popular feature of the ceilis.
Volunteers
We rely on a strong team of volunteers to help keep the ceilis running smoothly. If you would like to lend a hand, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
Céilí sponsors
We would like to thank our generous sponsors. Please visit their websites and support these local businesses.