Young Gathering Ball (Years 11–13) – Thu 17 Dec

The Young Gathering Ball

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT – please join the Waiting List if you would still like to attend.

The Young Gathering returns to our favourite Chelsea venue on Thursday 17 December 2026. This is a high-energy, formal evening of Scottish reeling, dancing to the Ian Robertson band. The Ball is exclusively for students currently in Years 11, 12 and 13. 

EVENING PROGRAMME

• 7pm: Doors open for drinks reception and filling in dance cards
• 7.30pm: First dance (Dashing White Sergeant)
• 9pm: 15 Minute Break / Interval
• 10.45pm: Dancing ends
• 11pm: Carriages

DRESS CODE
Boys: Black Tie or Highland Dress.
Girls: Long dresses or skirts. Shoes that spin are strongly recommended. No trainers, please.
Tartan is very much encouraged!

WHO CAN ATTEND

• This Ball is for students currently in Years 11, 12 and 13.
• Group Tickets Only (for groups of 8-24, containing equal numbers of boys and girls)
• No reeling experience needed: Beginners are very welcome, but should attend the pre-Ball practice. 
• Optional Pre-Ball Practice: At St Columba’s on the same day as the Ball. Strongly recommended for beginners! Full details will be sent to ticket holders nearer the time.
• On the night: The reels will be called by John Carver (@JohnTheCaller)
• Extra preparation: www.reeling.com/learn

SOLD OUT
All available tickets for the Young Gathering on Thursday 17 December sold out within 10 seconds of going on sale. If you missed out, please join the Waiting List below. If any tickets are returned, we’ll use the Waiting List to reallocate them.

TICKET PRICING
£64 per person, for groups of 8-24 (please ensure equal numbers of boys/girls).

WAITING LIST
The Ball is currently sold out. If you missed out and would still like to come, please join the Waiting List here. From time to time tickets may be returned, and if spaces become available we’ll offer them to people on the Waiting List.

FAQs

Got a question about tickets, groups, beginners, dance cards, supper, alcohol or what to wear?
Read our FAQs and Terms & Conditions here. For any other questions, please email john@reeling.com

REFUNDS
Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If you would like the option to claim a refund in certain circumstances, please select Refund Protection at checkout. If you are unable to attend, you are very welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else.