The World Ceilidh, is one of two music fests (the other being The Hairth in September), held at a remote West Coast spot on Knockengorroch farm each year. Smaller than T In The Park, and with a strong Celtic and world roots music flavour, it has gathered a loyal following, yet still retains much of the idealism with which it was originally set-up. It is remote though, so camping is pretty much a given unless you're a close friend of the farmer, music (and dancing in the field) is on throughout the day in several venues, and the beer is a good price and tasty (heather ale on tap last year and a fancy cocktail bar under the canvas). Most take their own provisions as well.

There's a variety of food vendors (crepes, chips, curry), chai tents, a healing area, various jams going on, a cinema/club tent, cabaret, puppetry, kids' workshops, and storytelling. If rain is expected, take your wellies and don't camp too close to the river ;-)

The music line-up

This year's World Ceilidh line-up includes: Capercaillie, the Peat Bog Faeries, Lo'Jo, Zion Train, Dreadzone, Shlomo, Luisito Quintero Band, Molara, Orkestra Del Sol, Banco de Caia, 3 Daft Monkeys, Ilhan Barutcu, Mungo's Hifi, Soothsayers, Shelanagig, David Allen and the University of Errors, Mystery Juice, Tarantism, and special guest comedian Phil Kay.

The organisers advise buying tickets in advance, as numbers are limited. See related links in side panel for tickets and times, transport.

Gates open at 10am on Thursday 22 and the music ends at 3am on Monday morning.