# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Come and celebrate May Day in traditional style with a modern twist with this popular ceilidh band and experienced caller.

Join Tatterdemalion, the band of the New Hardy Players, who will be bringing to life traditional Dorset tunes enjoyed for nearly 200 years. With expert caller Angela Laycock to guide every move, it’s fun for all ages and no experience or partner is needed; someone will take you by the hand, metaphorically and literally!

The bar will be available to quench danced-up thirsts. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fine company, good music, and energetic dancing, it's a joyous celebration of local music, community spirit, and good old-fashioned fun.

Family-friendly fun starts early with a special hour-long session perfect for younger dancers of single-digit age from 5.30pm, before the main ceilidh kicks off at 7.30pm.

Kiddies' Keilidh: https://www.facebook.com/events/1574574763634974/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/the-big-dorset-may-day-ceilidh/200029967169449
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dorchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Thomas Hardye School
- **lat**: 50.708838135825
- **long**: -2.454042797106
- **full address**: The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ed44897e4cd57933d0cc170cff5291937c8022da261e77c8b67661e816cb082c-rimg-w915-h1280-dc161917-gmir?v=1776723287

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh being held?
  - **A:** The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh?
  - **A:** The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh is organized by Tatterdemalion.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dorchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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