We organise and perform at several events throughout the year, so keep an eye on this page and on our Facebook page for updates about upcoming events! These include our Spring and Autumn Tea Dances, Summer Picnics and booked events.

Lincoln Book Festival - 

We are extremely excited to have been asked to run a workshop as part of the Lincoln Book Festival. We are running a beginners workshop where will be teaching some dances which have links to famous books of the Georgian and Regency eras, including those by Jane Austen who was born 250 years ago. We will also be doing short demonstrations of other dances from the time. There is lots going on over the whole event so do have a look to see what is going on!

Demonstrations at 2pm and 3:30pm.

Workshop is 2:30-3:30pm and costs £5 per person.

To find out more about the workshop, please follow the link below:

https://lincolnbookfestival.org/festival-programme/bonnets-and-breeches-dance-workshop/

Trafalgar Day Tea Dance - Sunday 19th October 2025 - fully booked!

We are hosting our next Trafalgar Day Regency Tea Dance on Sunday 19th October 2025.

This is a really informal opportunity to take part in some wonderful regency dances, whilst also enjoying the delights of tea and cake.

Time: 2-5pm

Venue: The Old School House, East Street, Bingham, NG13 8DR

Ticket cost: £12 per person

All we ask is that you bring a cake or something savoury to share.

Whilst not a requirement, it would be lovely to see you in Regency / Naval attire. Please ensure you wear flat-soled shoes (no heels).

To request a ticket, please email us at bonnets.breeches@gmail.com stating how many tickets you would like and the names of the attendees. 

*This event is now fully booked. Don't worry if you have missed out as we will be hosting more tea dances in 2026!*

The Eve of Waterloo Ball - Saturday 13th June 2026

To celebrate the incredible 250th anniversary of the Newark Town Hall , Bonnets and Breeches Dance Society are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our very first ball! As the date also coincides with the build up to the Battle of Waterloo we have decided to theme it around the battle and call it 'The Eve of Waterloo Ball'.

Date and time: Saturday 13th June 2026, 7-11pm

Venue: Newark Town Hall, Newark, Notts, NG24 1DU

Attire: Regency / Waterloo military. Flat-soled shoes are required.

Musicians: Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

Dance callers: Lynne Spicer and Vicky Brown

A food buffet will be provided during a break.

The bar will be open to purchase drinks (please do not bring your own).

'Fit for a Ball' will also have a stall open for you to browse and purchase any last minute items you may need for the ball, including fans, watch fobs and reticules.

No previous regency dance experience is necessary as our wonderful callers will walk your through all dances in advance. We will also be releasing the dance list in advance so you can practise them before you arrive!

Ticket will be available from September 1st so keep your eyes peeled!

Cost: £60 per ticket

T&Cs apply

To enquire about booking us for an event please contact us via email or through the form below: