Upcoming events
You’ll find us hosting our own events, or performing at other events or festivals.
Check back here regularly for upcoming events
Steps and sets
Saturday August 22, 2026
Noon until 3pm
Fairfield Uniting Church, 85 Gillies St, Fairfield (enter via Duncan St)
Pick up your feet and join us for a social Irish dance workshop. Batter away your winter blues with stepping for sets and then fill your belly with laughter as we collectively try to write a new set!
Suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Bring a packed lunch or pick up a treat on the high street to enjoy in the break.
$10 for ISDAV members and $15 for non-members.
Bookings are not required.
AGM & Dance afternoon
Sunday, September 20, 2026
2pm to 5pm
Kensington Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Anthony St, Kensington
ISDAV's Annual General Meeting will be held from 2pm. An afternoon of dance and live music will follow from 2.30pm.
Attendance at the AGM is free and both members and non-members are welcome (though we won't be offended if you want to arrive just for the dance). The dance is $10 for ISDAV members and $15 for non-members.
Bookings to attend the dance are appreciated but tickets are also available at the door.
Majors Creek Festival
6 - 8 November, 2026
Majors Creek, NSW
Matthew will once again be traveling up to Majors Creek to run an Irish social dance workshop as part of the festival.
This was one our favorite festivals when we last attended in 2024, so we're looking forward to heading back. It's well worth a visit.
Past events
Dance and Music Workshop Day
27 June, 2026
Pascoe Vale Senior Citizens Centre, Pascoe Vale
After an afternoon of dance and music workshops taught by Marie, Bonney, Matthew and Joan we all came together for an evening performance of what we'd learnt. We danced the Ormond and Treacle Town sets, learned tunes such as 'The price of my pig' and the 'Levan polkka' and some brave attendees did a fantastic job of demonstrating a broom dance.
Port Phillip Dance Festival
2 April 2026
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
The Victorian Folk Music Association hosted a dance weekend over the Easter long weekend. ISDAV had the pleasure of presenting the opening dance, an Irish Family Ceili.
Saint Patrick's Family Ceili
15 March 2026
Djerring Centre, Abbotsford
ISDAV celebrated Saint Patrick with an afternoon of music and dancing.
ISDAV AGM and Dance Afternoon
26 October 2025
Edinburgh Gardens Community Room, North Fitzroy
We reflected on a year of ISDAV and then did what we do best, danced, played music and drank cups of tea.
Saint Patrick's Ceili
15 March 2025
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall, Arthurs Creek
Hosted together with the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall Committee, ISDAV celebrated Saint Patrick's Day with an Irish Ceili.
Dance workshop and afternoon tea
23 November 2024
Edinburgh Gardens Community Room, North Fitzroy
We had a relaxing (but hot) afternoon in the beautiful Edinburgh Gardens for a dance workshop and afternoon tea.
Thank you to everyone who joined us.
Majors Creek Festival
8 - 10 November 2024
Majors Creek, NSW
Matthew took the long road trip up to Majors Creek to be part of the sizable dance program that this festival offers.
ISDAV Launch Ceili
14 September 2024
Hurstbridge Hall, Hurstbridge
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us by attending our launch event. We had a blast, and can't wait to see you at all our
