Dance in St Andrews
Live listings, featured venues and a local guide to dance nights in St Andrews, Fife.
About Dance in St Andrews
St Andrews is one of Scotland's key destinations for dance, with a live scene spanning historic halls, independent clubs and pop-up spaces across the city. Whether you're a resident planning a weeknight out or a visitor building an itinerary around a headline show, this page keeps every upcoming dance event in St Andrews in one place — updated daily.
Scotland's dance calendar spans Scottish Ballet main-stage tours, world- class contemporary work at Dundee Rep and Tramway, traditional ceilidhs in every town hall, and international performances at the Edinburgh International Festival. Whether you want to watch or to dance yourself, the country delivers.
For a wider look at the city, our St Andrews events guide covers everything from festivals to family days out. For more on the art form, see our Scotland-wide dance guide.
What's on in St Andrews
See allNo dance listings are confirmed for St Andrews right now, so here are the next events happening in the city. Dance across Scotland.
Maggie O'Farrell on Land
Gabriella Bennett on How to Build a City
Snowdrop Festival: Live music from Cambo Kitchen
Imbolc under the Snow Moon - Candlelit Walk
Imbolc Talk - Whispers of Winter: The Snowdrop in Art and Symbolism
Lunar New Year Snowdrop Evening Walk
Mother’s Day
Cambo Dawn Chorus
Popular venues in St Andrews
Dance highlights through the year
Nutcracker season & Hogmanay ceilidhs
WinterScottish Ballet's Nutcracker tours the country and public ceilidhs sell out across every city on 30 December and Hogmanay.
Scottish Ballet main tour
SpringScottish Ballet's spring programme visits Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness with a new full-length production.
Edinburgh International Festival dance
SummerInternational contemporary dance companies perform at the Edinburgh Playhouse and Festival Theatre each August.
Dance Live! & contemporary premieres
AutumnAberdeen's Dance Live! festival and Tramway's autumn contemporary programme bring the next wave of Scottish choreographers to main stages.
Dance in other Scottish cities
More things to do in St Andrews
Dance in St Andrews — FAQs
Where can I see dance in St Andrews?
St Andrews hosts dance events across a mix of dedicated venues, arts centres and pubs. Featured venues below plus the live listings on this page cover the current schedule.
How often are new dance events added?
Nearby Events refreshes St Andrews listings daily from our data partners and direct venue submissions, so check back regularly for new gigs and shows.
Do I need a partner to attend a ceilidh?
No. Ceilidh dances are called from the stage, and it's normal to change partners between (and sometimes during) each dance.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes work for ceilidhs. Ballet and contemporary performances have no dress code.





