Get dancing at a fund-raising ceilidh in aid of the 51st Whitstable May Day Jack-in-the-Green procession!
If you've never been to a ceilidh (or barn dance) before, give it a go and you'll be hooked! The live caller walks you through the dance and tells you what to do – so no skill needed, and no partner required, though feel free to bring one.
Band and caller TBA – but you know we always put on a good show with a fab band!
The annual Jack-in-the-Green procession, a revival of an old May custom, celebrates its 51st consecutive year in 2026. Colourful characters including morris dancers and musicians lead Jack in all his greenery through the town to the castle, with a herd of hooden horses and other beasts guiding the way. This ceilidh is to raise funds to allow us to continue to put on this joyful event! We are a team of volunteers so your support is greatly appreciated.
Venue: St. Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, 10 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD
Date: Saturday 14 March 2026, 7.30—10.30pm
Admission: £10 early bird, £12 full, £8 unwaged.
Bar, including real ale 🍺
Contact: the organisers at whitstablemaydaymorris@gmail.com or 07703 639720