Gen Z swaps screens for ceilidh dancing in London

Young Londoners are flocking to traditional Scottish ceilidh dances, such as a recent night at the Ivy House pub in Nunhead, as they seek offline, in-person fun amid loneliness and dating-app fatigue. Eventbrite says UK ceilidh ticket sales rose 16% in 2024-25, and a touring Ceilidh the Musical has also launched.