# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A great opportunity to continue the huge success of our November 2025 50th anniversary ceili.About this EventOur November 50th anniversary céilí was a great success. A huge crowd enjoyed themselves thoroughly and many said they couldn’t wait to do it again. Well, the wait is over. Our first céilí of 2026 will be Sunday January 18, 2026 from 2:00-5:00pm at St Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Please enter by the Cumberland Street door (under the blue light).Our dances are beginner friendly, and if you come alone, you will find dance partners.Jason Theriault and the Ottawa Céilí Band will provide the music, and the dances will be called by Carol Ann Bowers and Siobhan O’Brien. Entertainment will be by the Celtic Cross dancers under the leadership of Caitlin Crockard. You are in for a treat when you see them perform.There is a cash bar (Brigid's Well Pub), and free tea and soda bread will be served at the second break. We will have Ottawa Irish Arts merchandise for sale, too.Tickets are $10 for members and $20.00 for non-members. As always, we encourage you to buy in advance. There will likely be tickets at the door, but once we reach capacity, we cannot sell any more.All ages from 9 months to 93 years old and beyond are most welcome. Hope to see you there. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/an-irish-ceili-dance-to-start-off-the-new-year/100001976739116911 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.98, max: 22.63, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts - **lat**: 45.4310492 - **long**: -75.69077519999996 - **full address**: Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 179 Murray Street, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bebbcc969e7ef3f4f70aa2669c3e682cfc8e50a05cfd19a95bbc5f94abbfb626-rimg-w940-h470-dcddf8a5-gmir.jpg?v=1765473386 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year being held? - **A:** An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year takes place on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 179 Murray Street, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year? - **A:** Ticket prices for An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year range from CAD 12 to CAD 23 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMemberCAD 12 + CAD 2 feeAvailableNon-MemberCAD 23 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year? - **A:** An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year is organized by Ottawa Irish Arts (Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Ottawa). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Irish ceili (dance) to start off the New Year 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 Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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