Tascal WINTER BALL WEEKEND 2026
Tascal Winter Ball Weekend 2026 with musicians Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt. This is our dancing highlight of the year as we join together with our many friends.
On Friday evening, we welcome friends and family from near and far with a casual night of pizza, trivia quizzes, fun dances and supper at St George's Church Hall, Battery Point.
Saturday evening is the gala event in the beautiful historic Hobart Town Hall ballroom with Chris and Catherine's vibrant music.
On Sunday, bring friends and family to our picnic lunch and dance with Chris and Catherine and other musicians at the Richmond Town hall in historic Richmond village.
Dates
Friday 14 August 2026 - Sunday 16 August 2026 (UTC+11)Location of Winter ball Venue
Saturday, 15 August: Winter Ball
Hobart Town Hall (Winter Ball)
50 Macquarie Street, Hobart Tasmania 7000
Every year our musicians, Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt electrify the evening with their passionate playing, inviting us to dance with energy and joy.
Gather in Hobart's elegant historic Town Hall at 7pm to meet friends and enjoy a friendly drink. The Grand March begins at 7.30pm, then we dance the night away. Enjoy a sumptuous supper during the evening. Our programme includes favourites old and new for everyone to enjoy.
Tickets: Adult $55.00, 16 years & under $25.00, Spectators $30.00
Programme:
To view cribs, videos and diagrams, click on link: https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/68570/
Here is the dance list
1. Jubilee Jig J 8 x 32 RSCDS Leaflets
2. Crom Allt R 8 x 32 Graded 3
3. Sugar Candie S 8 x 32 Book 26
4. Lady Catherine Bruce's Reel J 8 x 32 Graded 1
5. The Castle of Mey R 8 x 32 QE Diamond Jubilee
6. The Marquis of Lorne S 8 x 32 MMM
7. The Laird of Milton's Daughter J 8 x 32 Book 22
8. Portincaple Oak M64 Squ set Book 53
9. John Cass J 5 x 32 Book 49
10. Sleepy Maggie R 8 x 32 Book 11
11. The Yorkshire Rose J 8 x 32 Book 54
12. Trip to Timber Ridge R 8 x 32 Book 52
13. Delvine Side S 8 x 32 Book 2
14. The Waternish Tangle J 8 x 32 Book 54
15. The Montgomeries' Rant R 8 x 32 Book 10
16. The Minister on the Loch S 3 x 32 Magazine Dances
17. The Festival Man J 8 x 32 Book 48
18. The Reel of the 51st Division R 8 x 32 Book 13
Friday, 14 August: a casual night of pizza, trivia quizzes and dance
The evening was so popular last year, let's enjoy more!
A super friendly styled evening for friends and family to attend. Begin the evening indulging in pizzas from Da Angelo's famous Italian restaurant. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available. It's then time for the fun to begin with trivia quizzes (it's ok, you don't have to bone up on all things SCDing!) interspersed with fun dances to induce laughter! Supper to follow.
St George's Church Hall, 30 Cromwell St, Battery Point.
6 to 9pm, $25 per person
Parking is available in the street. Map reference: St George's Church Hall
Sunday, 16 August: Richmond Picnic
Join friends and family for a relaxing picnic day at the Richmond Town Hall in the historic village of Richmond. Bring food to share, dancing shoes, musical instruments to play with Chris and Catherine. This is a fun day to relax with friends after the energy of the ball. There's always time to explore the galleries and shops and activities of this beautiful village.11.00am to 3.00pm, $10.00 per person
Richmond Village Green and Town Hall Map reference Richmond Town Hall
After booking, you will receive an email with your ticket, receipt and further information including the link to the Winter Ball programme.