After Hours: Wassailing Ceilidh
Celebrate Wassail Season with an Evening of Music, Dance & Festive Cheer
Saturday 17 January, 6pm – 9pm
Get your dancing shoes on and join us for a lively Wassail celebration at the Museum’s After Hours Ceilidh, where you can enjoy an unforgettable evening of folk music, dancing, and delicious food.
Get in high spirits with the lively sounds of Brighton trio Belver, and with the help of a skilled caller, follow along with the steps as we chase away the bad sprits, ensuring a bountiful apple harvest for the year!
This evening is a special event as part of our 2026 programming. As an independent Museum and registered charity, all funds raised from this special evening will help us create a Museum for future generations to enjoy!
Ticket Information
Price: £32 per person.
Suitable for: Adults and children aged 14+
Tickets are limited — advance booking is essential
Each ticket includes:
An evening of live music and dancing
A soft drink from our pop-up bar
One hot food option (pre-order required):
- Pulled Pork & Cheddar Fries — with jalapeños, gherkins & parsley
- Tikka Chips — topped with homemade tikka sauce, paneer, mango chutney & crispy onions (vegetarian / vegan available)
- French Cheesy Chips — fries with herby béchamel, Emmental, “facon”, cornichons & camembert (vegetarian / vegan available)
Please confirm food choices with your group before booking, as pre-orders are required during checkout.
You will be asked to pre-order your food option as part of the ticket purchase, please make sure you have asked your party to confirm their choice before purchasing tickets.
Please note: This event is not included in our Museum membership, as it is outside our Museum standard opening hours. It is also a special event to help us support our annual fundraising efforts.
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Event Details
- Doors open: 6:00 pm.
- Free parking: In our Museum main car park.
- Bar open: Hot, cold, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available (last orders 8:45 pm — Challenge 25 applies).
- Food collection: Please bring your ticket showing your pre-ordered meal.
Come along and celebrate Wassail in Chichester with live folk music, dancing, and community spirit!
