Tacoma Ceili

Tacoma Ceili Irish Dance and Music

Arrive early for the mini-lesson, then join in called dances--or just enjoy the music and dancers--who are there to have fun!

Tacoma Ceili is a live Irish music and dance event that happens every month in Tacoma. All ages and abilities are welcome to learn a few steps (7:00-7:30pm), then dance, listen to music, and spend time in community (until 10:00pm). Immanuel Presbyterian Church hosts the event at 901 N. J Street in Tacoma (enter through the 9th Street doors). Donations appreciated to pay our caller and musicians, cover refreshments, and donate towards the use of space, but come whether you can donate or not!

06/10/2026

Listen, dance, relax, rejuvenate with live Irish music and dance on one of the longest days of the year–almost 16 hours of daylight!

Tacoma Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) is high energy and low key: You can dance or just relax (or take turns on that!). Kathleen O’Grady Graham teaches you the steps–and then leads you through each dance with an emphasis on fun rather than perfection. We have a great line-up of top-quality musicians, with Randal Bays on fiddle, Mikey Beglan on accordion, and Suzanne Taylor on keyboard.

Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J St. All ages and abilities are welcome, with an option for a dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM. Donations are gratefully accepted for the musicians, caller, and refreshments, but come whether you can donate or not! $10-$20 per person is suggested. All ages and abilities are welcome–and we have good representation from every decade of life! No prior skill is required.

Surprise! We're calling a céilí in Tacoma tomorrow (5/9)! (spoiler: it was a surprise for us, too!😆)Join us for a lesson...
06/09/2026

Surprise! We're calling a céilí in Tacoma tomorrow (5/9)! (spoiler: it was a surprise for us, too!😆)

Join us for a lesson from 7-7:30pm and then dancing from 7:30-10pm. We’ll be teaching and calling each dance. Live music will be provided by Margaret Keefe and Patrick Andrews on fiddles, banjo and accordion.

All ages and abilities are welcome. No partner or experience required.

Admission is by donation (suggested donation of $10-20 per person), but we hope to see you on the dance floor either way! ☘️

Getting your toes tapping--whether you are on the dance floor or more of a listener & watcher! The next great live Irish...
06/09/2026

Getting your toes tapping--whether you are on the dance floor or more of a listener & watcher! The next great live Irish music & dance happens on Saturday, June 13th.

Celebrate the longer days with live (and lively) Irish music and dance (think a fun Irish version of line dancing or squ...
05/09/2026

Celebrate the longer days with live (and lively) Irish music and dance (think a fun Irish version of line dancing or square dancing)–with a side bonus of getting an amazing body and brain workout! Tacoma Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) is high energy and low key: You can dance or just relax (or take turns on that!). Maldon Meehan teaches you the steps–and then leads you through each dance with an emphasis on fun rather than perfection. We are pleased to welcome Margaret Keefe and Patrick Andrews back on fiddles, banjo and accordion. TODAY from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J St. All ages and abilities are welcome, with an option for a dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM. Visit our Facebook (Tacoma Ceili) or Instagram (tacoma.ceili) for reels.

What: A ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering with live music and called dances.
When: Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lesson is 7:00-7:30. Music and dancing are 7:30-10:00.
Where: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J St, Tacoma, WA (enter from 9th Street).
Cost: Donations are gratefully accepted for the musicians, caller, and refreshments, but come whether you can donate or not! $10-$20 per person is suggested.
Who: All ages and abilities are welcome–and we have good representation from every decade of life! No prior skill is required.

05/09/2026

After the April ceili, Kessa put the butt butter in the fridge to firm up...see the results! If you want to make Irish Butt Butter on Saturday, like/share/comment--we will let one lucky (?!) person make butter on May 9th at the ceili (7-10pm, Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tacoma).

05/07/2026

Kick up your heels and (or) listen to great live music on Saturday, May 9th 7-10pm at Tacoma Ceili. 901 N J St. No dancing experience (or even coordination) needed--just a willingness to enjoy and laugh at mistakes (your own and those of others!). Join the fun. Donate what you can (we pay our musicians and caller--and there are snacks and beverages too).

Celebrate the longer days with live (and lively) Irish music and dance (think a fun Irish version of line dancing or squ...
05/05/2026

Celebrate the longer days with live (and lively) Irish music and dance (think a fun Irish version of line dancing or square dancing)–with a side bonus of getting an amazing body and brain workout! Tacoma Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) is high energy and low key: You can dance or just relax (or take turns on that!). Maldon Meehan teaches you the steps–and then leads you through each dance with an emphasis on fun rather than perfection. We are pleased to welcome Margaret Keefe and Patrick Andrews back on fiddles, banjo and accordion. Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J St. All ages and abilities are welcome, with an option for a dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM. Visit our Facebook (Tacoma Ceili) or Instagram (tacoma.ceili) for reels.

What: A ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering with live music and called dances.
When: Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lesson is 7:00-7:30. Music and dancing are 7:30-10:00.
Where: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J St, Tacoma, WA (enter from 9th Street).
Cost: Donations are gratefully accepted for the musicians, caller, and refreshments, but come whether you can donate or not! $10-$20 per person is suggested.
Who: All ages and abilities are welcome–and we have good representation from every decade of life! No prior skill is required.

05/03/2026

Kessa and Ben check the butt butter creation during the ceili.
Join us Saturday, May 9th 7-10pm for live Irish music and called dancing. No experience required. Just pure fun!

05/02/2026

Hear our wonderful musicians who will play at the May 9th Tacoma Ceili--live music and called dancing. Everyone welcome!

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