Waterloo Ceilidhs - Burns Night special

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Waterloo Ceilidhs - Burns Night special

Friday 29 January 2027 · Doors 19:00

St John's Waterloo, London

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Waterloo Ceilidhs - Burns Night special is on Friday 29 January 2027 at St John's Waterloo, London, with doors at 19:00. Tickets start at £16, including the booking fee.

Join us for an exhilarating evening of dancing to celebrate Burns Night, in the beautiful St John's Waterloo. We are delighted to be joined by the amazing Barber Sisters, with the dance moves led our own Martin Clarke. https://www.facebook.com/thebarbersisters BBC Young Folk Awards and New Roots finalists, Isobel, Lydia and Ellie – the Barber Sisters – are a string trio from the Peak District. With a particular love for Scottish folk music, the Barber Sisters have been influenced by bands such as RANT. They play arrangements of original and traditional tunes on fiddle and viola, and for our Burns Night ceilidh they will be joined by accordion and guitar. This is a fun and inclusive evening of music and dancing. No experience necessary - all the dances are carefully explained. Come with friends or by yourself - it's a great way to meet new people. Bar provided. Waterloo Ceilidhs is a leading ceilidh series at St John's Church, opposite Waterloo station. Featuring some of the country's top ceilidh bands and callers, we bring inclusive and high-energy ceilidhs to the London music scene. Tickets We want to keep our prices affordable, whilst showcasing the country's top ceilidh band...

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