# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Community Ceilidh
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Following on from the packed house and big smiles at the Raglan Folk Festival ceilidh, we're doing it again!

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with music, dancing and community at our family-friendly Winter Solstice Ceilidh at Raglan Town Hall.

With live music from West of the Divvy and dances guided by caller Fiona Murdoch from Dance Folkus, this will be a joyful afternoon of easy-to-learn community dancing for all ages. No experience needed — just bring your warm spirit and willingness to join in.

Expect lively folk tunes, shared laughter, twirling kids, stomping feet and a delicious shared soup lunch as we gather together to mark the turning of the season and welcome back the light.

- Sunday 21 June
- 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Raglan Town Hall

The start of the event will be especially great for younger kids, so come early if you're bringing the whole whānau.

What to bring...
- Clothes that you're comfortable to move in. Layers are good as it can get hot and sweaty! 
- Soft shoes / trainers (or dance barefoot)
- Water bottle
- Bowl and spoon for soup (we'll have some there if you forget!) 

Tickets available from Humanitix (save $1 per ticket if buying in advance) - https://events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-community-ceilidh 
or cash on the door ($10 per person, $15 for family group).

Please share with your friends - let's pack the town hall!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/winter-solstice-community-ceilidh/200030145635934
- **Event Categories**: music, kids, festivals, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-community-ceilidh?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hamilton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Raglan Town Hall
- **lat**: -37.800395831255
- **long**: 174.87004458904
- **full address**: Raglan Town Hall, 39 Bow St, Raglan 3225, New Zealand, Hamilton

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Winter Solstice Community Ceilidh
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Community Ceilidh being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Community Ceilidh takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am at Raglan Town Hall, 39 Bow St, Raglan 3225, New Zealand, Hamilton.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Community Ceilidh is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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