The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, has announced a programme of themed tea dances to take place across the Council area this year, with all proceeds going to Hive Cancer Support.

The Mayor’s Tea Dances aim to bring together music, dancing and community spirit at a series of special events taking place in venues across Derry and Strabane, with everyone invited to come along, enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and help raise vital funds for a local charity providing support to people affected by cancer.

The programme will kick off with the Mayor’s First Tea Dance on Wednesday September 2 2026 in the Guildhall, followed by a Halloween-themed celebration on Monday 26 October. Festive celebrations will continue with Christmas Tea Dances in the Guildhall on Wednesday December 2 and in Strabane on Tuesday December 15.

The programme will continue into 2027 with a Spring Tea Dance taking place on Wednesday April 7 at St Davog’s Hall, Aghyaran, before concluding with the Mayor’s Finale Tea Dance in the Guildhall on Wednesday May 12.

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Grace Ui Niallais pictured on Tuesday afternoon at the Guild Cafe, Guildhall with Tea Dance regular Liam Bradley, to announce the launch of a new series of Mayoral Tea Dances, welcoming residents from across the district to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and community spirit.

placeholder image — The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Grace Ui Niallais pictured on Tuesday afternoon at the Guild Cafe, Guildhall with Tea Dance regular Liam Bradley, to announce the launch of a new series of Mayoral Tea Dances, welcoming residents from across the district to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and community spirit.

Launching the programme, Mayor Councillor Grace Uí Niallais said: “I am delighted to announce this year’s programme of Mayor’s Tea Dances and I hope they will provide wonderful opportunities for people of all ages to come together, enjoy great music and dancing, and have some fun while supporting a very important local cause.

“Hive Cancer Support provides invaluable support to individuals and families affected by cancer, and I am proud that funds raised through these events will help them continue their fantastic work in our community.

“I look forward to welcoming everyone along and making each tea dance a memorable occasion filled with friendship, music and community spirit.”

Further details on ticket availability and how to get involved will be announced in advance of each event. For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office directly on 028 71 376508 or email [email protected].

Throughout her mayoral term, Councillor Uí Niallais will lead a programme of fundraising initiatives and events in support of the Hive Cancer Support, helping to raise vital funds and awareness for the invaluable services they provide to individuals and families affected by cancer across the North West.