Summer Programme 2026
This is a list of confirmed events for this summer it will be updated as events are added.
- 23 July – 7:30 pm The Cradock Arms, Knighton Leicester
- 25 – 26 July – Barefoot Festival
- 30 July 7:30pm The Cow and Plough, Leicester
- 13 August The Old Horse, London Rd, Leicester
- Saturday 5 September – Lincoln Day of Dance
- Saturday 26 September – Common Folk Festival Leicester
- Saturday 3 October – Lichfield Folk Festival
Seaside Fun at the Potty Festival in Sheringham
Black Annis had a lovely weekend at the Potty festival, dancing in the procession and at a number of well chosen spots with good crowds. It was also fun to dance with the festival organisers at the old Station and at the Arena on the Sunday.
Summer Solstice Celebrations at Beacon Hill
On Sunday 21 June we celebrated the Summer Solstice with Charnwood Grove at Beacon Hill. We danced in the Upper Car park and processed up to the stones where we celebrated the Solstice together.
Great Day in Leicester at Riverside Festival
Black Annis enjoyed dancing at the lively and busy The Riverside Festival on Saturday 6 June. We were just one on many attractions at the festival (which included fairground rides, craft stalls, boat rides and canal boats, as well as plenty of live music) so were pleased to be able to attract a crowd.
Black Annis Enjoy Lovely Day Dancing at Moira Canal Festival
On Saturday, 16 May Black Annis enjoyed dancing at the local, family friendly Moira Canal Festival near Swadlincote . Sharing the dance displays were other local sides Anstey Royal Chalfont and Restless Soles.
A Triumphant Weekend at Jack in the Green
Black Annis made their annual trip to the wonderful Hastings Jack in the Green festival for the Mayday bank holiday weekend. We had triumphant performances all around the town dancing in front of large and enthusiastic crowds. We endured the long but spectacular procession and finished with a raucous performance of Nutting Girl on the festival stage.
Fabulous Day Dancing in Leicester, Old Town Festival
On Saturday 25 April we had a wonderful time dancing at the Leicester Old Town Festival dancing in Jubilee Square, the Jewry Wall Museum Piazza and twice in Leicester Cathedral where we shared a spot with Leicester Morris. The staff were helpful and friendly everywhere and there was so much to see and do with so many interesting displays and activities.
A Great Day Out in Oxford
On Saturday 11 April we had a lovely day dancing along with many other sides in the beautiful city of Oxford as part of the Oxford Folk Fest . The weather was variable but there was enough sun to enjoy the day and it was lovely to have Amy dancing with us in her first dance out with the side.
Dancing in the Phoenix Foyer
On 26 March we enjoyed a splendid evening at our local Phoenix arts centre dancing in the foyer and following it by watching a film “Mothers Pride” which features Morris Dancing.
Previous Years
For reviews of previous years please follow the links below.