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events:
  - name: Chippenham Folk Festival
    links:
      - "https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"
    start: "2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Chippenham
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - e-ceilidh
      - ceili
      - irish-set
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - WillPower
      - Hoik!
      - Bruce Rosen
      - Pair of Shears
      - Double Dichotomy
      - Sawney White Bird
      - Momentum
      - Bluejay
      - Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson
      - Crowdy-Kit
      - Definitely Contraband
      - Vic Smith & Friends
      - Audrey Jaber
      - Ali Messer
      - Portmanteau
      - Hinny & Joe Wass
    callers:
      - Sue Rosen
      - Brooke Friendly
      - Andrew Swaine
      - Charlie Turner
      - Bob Morgan
      - Mark Elvins
      - Emily Bidgood
      - Bernie Culkin
      - Rhi Davies
      - Frances Oates
      - Carol Monaghan
      - Kevin Monaghan
      - Geoff Cubitt
      - John Stewart
      - Susannah Diamond
    organisation: Chippenham Folk Festival
    source: events/uk/chippenham.yaml
  - name: Grand Bal
    details: "Le GRAND BAL est un événement musical bruxellois qui rassemble différentes cultures autour des pratiques de danses en rond. Cette 2ème édition mettra à l'honneur l'Irak, la Bretagne, la Roumanie et la région Centre-france ! Samedi 24 Mai rdv dès 14h pour une initiation aux danses et à 18h le GRAND BAL commence dans une ambiance conviviale et inclusive !  La veille est prévue une soirée d'expérimentations sonores autour des instruments traditionnels. Prix solidaires, buvette et repas sur place. Le grand bal, c'est de la balle !"
    links:
      - "https://forum.zonneklopper.net/pub/grandbal2025"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/536165375897167/536165385897166/"
    start: "2025-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-05-25T02:00:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Brussels
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Ludu Du
      - Perrine Bourel
      - Actyln
      - Ay b2b Nadir
      - Le Soleil ni Même la Lune
      - Kenitervezed Guennoc
      - Bruxelles Balkan Orchestra
      - Babylon Trio
    price: €12-€22
    organisation: Zonneklopper
    source: events/belgium/brussels.yaml
  - name: Tanz und Verbindung
    links:
      - "https://dckn.de/co-kreative-projekte/tanz-und-verbindung/"
    start_date: 2025-05-28
    end_date: 2025-06-01
    country: Germany
    city: Waldheim
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Lunesk
      - Pabameto Quartett
      - Balafenn
      - Wings & Tales
      - Duo FA
      - Le Driadi
      - Balsam
      - Rokkende Vrouwen
      - Hilde van Belle
    price: €110-€175
    organisation: Das co-kreative Netzwerk
    source: events/germany/chemnitz.yaml
  - name: Festival Balilas
    links:
      - "https://balilas.lesviesdansent.bzh/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/927348069048018/"
    start: "2025-05-29T14:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-01T04:00:00+02:00"
    country: France
    city: Janzé
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Accordzéâm
      - Cocanha
      - La Bachule
      - Zef
      - Clica Drona
      - "L'Équipe"
      - Le Grand Barouf
      - Eris
      - Ducasse
      - Skavidra
      - Masca Son
      - Arquèthi
      - Mamouette
      - "L'air Inconnu"
      - Escarteen Sisters
    organisation: Les Vies Dansent
    source: events/france/france.yaml
  - name: Musik- und Tanzfest
    details: "Drei Tage Tanz, Musik und Workshops unter Buchen und in der alten Scheune, auf der Wiese und auf dem Tanzboden, unter der Sonne und unter den Sternen im wunderschönen Krebsow in Vorpommern."
    links:
      - "https://boddenfolk.de/das-musik-und-tanzfest-findet-vom-30-5-bis-1-6-25-in-krebsow-statt/"
    start: "2025-05-30T12:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-01T15:00:00+02:00"
    country: Germany
    city: Krebsow
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Aérokorda
    organisation: BoddenFolk e.V.
    source: events/germany/krebsow.yaml
  - name: Dafodil
    links:
      - "https://dafodil.be/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/3994842034167258/"
    start: "2025-05-30T13:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-01T16:00:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Diest
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Fyndus
      - Aïe Mon Pied!
      - Tralala Lovers
      - Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk
      - Zéphyr Combo
      - Feather and Fox
      - Thalas
      - Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo
      - Akleja
      - Rudemà
      - Naragonia
    organisation: Folk in Limburg
    source: events/belgium/dafodil.yaml
  - name: Ballinsé Festival
    details: "balfolk, pizzica, tarantella, balcanic dances, DJ sets"
    links:
      - "https://www.ballinse.com"
    start: "2025-05-30T15:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-02T14:00:00+02:00"
    country: Italy
    city: Termoli
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - italian
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Joachim Montbord
      - Carlo Massarelli
      - Diego Comi Gonzales
      - DJ Blef
      - Figli di Puglia
      - Julien Boheme
      - Lorenzo Vaira
      - Paranza Peppino di Febbraio
      - Sckattacore
      - TRADplus
      - Voci del Sud
      - Maria Türme DJ
    organisation: Rione Popolare
    source: events/italy/panni.yaml
  - name: Bal Folk Tanzworkshop
    details: "workshop weekend with live music\r\nteaching: Wanda Leben and Anton Hacker"
    links:
      - "https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-05-31-100000-to-2025-06-01-170000/bal-folk-tanz-workshop"
    start: "2025-05-31T10:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-01T17:00:00+02:00"
    country: Austria
    city: Vienna
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: false
    bands:
      - Lauge Dideriksen
    price: €100-€210
    organisation: Leben & Hacker
    source: events/austria/vienna.yaml
  - name: "Les Trad'Yvresses"
    links:
      - "https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"
    start: "2025-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-08T22:00:00+02:00"
    country: France
    city: Le Mans
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Adamada
    source: events/france/france.yaml
  - name: Bal-Curious
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1124753052647663/"
    start: "2025-06-06T18:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Burneside
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Bal-Curious Folk
    source: events/uk/burneside.yaml
  - name: RenoFolk Festival
    links:
      - "https://www.renofolkfestival.it/en/rff-home-english/"
    start: "2025-06-06T21:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-09T21:00:00+02:00"
    country: Italy
    city: Bologna
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - italian
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Karamaus
      - Ududu
      - Le Mange Bal
      - Jam.PT
      - Matrioske
      - Terroir Collapse
      - Nasyikat
      - "Musicanti d'la Bása"
      - Tref
      - Duo Vargoz
      - Baìa Trio
      - Ormuz
    organisation: RenoFolk
    source: events/italy/renofolk.yaml
  - name: Wimborne Folk Festival
    details: "Part of the all-weekend Wimborne Folk Festival. Ceilidh on Saturday evening at the Allendale and balfolk on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church on King Street. Entry by donation - workshop with Steve Earwicker, and a bal."
    links:
      - "https://www.wmff.co.uk/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268025964512356/"
    start: "2025-06-07T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-06-08T16:45:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Wimborne Minster
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Confluence
      - Jigfoot
    callers:
      - Tom Gregory
    organisation: Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
    source: events/uk/wimborne.yaml
  - name: Balfolk in the Berkshires
    links:
      - "https://sites.google.com/view/berkshirefolkarts/home"
    start: "2025-06-13T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-15T11:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: North Adams
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Berkshire Folk Arts
    source: events/usa/north_adams.yaml
  - name: Folk Weekend Mattstedt
    details: "Festival outside, small village and mill, camping, dormitory, swimming"
    links:
      - "https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk"
    start: "2025-06-18T18:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00"
    country: Germany
    city: Apolda
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Mühlenhof Mattstedt
    source: events/germany/mattstedt.yaml
  - name: "Numinosum Festival: Midsummer Night"
    details: "Marzysz o Nocy Świętojańskiej na średniowiecznym zamku? O tańcu w rzece w ciepłą czerwcową noc? Chcesz zatańczyć na trawie do muzyki na żywo w blasku pochodni, skoczyć przez ogień, a potem na zamkowej baszcie doświadczyć tańca w całkowitej ciemności? Posłuchać opowieści o magii, która ogarnia świat w najkrótszą noc w roku, poszukać kwiatu paproci? Pragniesz spędzić 4 dni wakacji pełnych najlepszej tanecznej muzyki balfolkowej?  To wszystko znajdziesz na Numinosum Festival 2025"
    links:
      - "https://festival.numinosum.pl/en"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1559522284765327/"
      - "https://www.plug.events/event/numinosum-festival-2025-midsummer-night"
    start: "2025-06-19T12:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-22T23:45:00+02:00"
    country: Poland
    city: Liw
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - polish
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Numinosum
    source: events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml
  - name: Midzomer Fair
    details: "Zoals we ieder jaar de Midwinter Fair organiseren met meerdere bands, waaronder ook altijd meerdere Balfolk bands en workshops, zullen we dit jaar ook een Midzomer Fair organiseren. Dit zal plaatsvinden op 21 en 22 juni. Meer informatie over bands zal nog volgen!"
    links:
      - "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomer-fair/"
    start_date: 2025-06-21
    end_date: 2025-06-22
    country: Netherlands
    city: Alphen aan den Rijn
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: balfolk.nl
    source: events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml
  - name: Dañserlà
    links:
      - "https://eveeno.com/danserla2025?lang=en"
    start: "2025-06-27T16:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-30T16:00:00+02:00"
    country: Germany
    city: Erlangen
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Kulturverein Erlangen
    source: events/germany/erlangen.yaml
  - name: Bals et Roses
    links:
      - "https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351353665707748/"
    start: "2025-06-27T20:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-06-29T20:00:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Florenville
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hartwin Dhoore Trio
      - The Crew
      - Oraj
      - Solia
      - Stoemp
      - La Voivrelle
      - La Vielha
      - Topette
      - Boulas Rio Quartet
      - Emily & The Simons
      - Noiranomis
      - Threo
      - Duo Niepold-Cutting
    price: €50-€70
    organisation: Bals et Roses
    source: events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml
  - name: Gooikoorts
    details: Ball
    links:
      - "http://www.gooikoorts.be"
      - "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2572"
      - "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2719"
      - "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2720"
    start_date: 2025-07-04
    end_date: 2025-07-06
    country: Belgium
    city: Gooik
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Embrun
      - Warmoes
      - Sons Of Sirius
    organisation: Gooikoorts Folkfestival
    source: events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml
  - name: Folk dance summer school @AKDT
    details: Course
    links:
      - "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/intensive-folk-dance-summer-school-akdt/1177/"
      - "https://akdt.be/en/stages/2025/folk-dance/"
      - "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2687"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/9617711031601006"
    start: "2025-07-06T20:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-07-13T13:00:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Grandvoir
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: false
    price: €315
    organisation: Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl
    source: events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml
  - name: Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)
    links:
      - "https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"
    start_date: 2025-07-07
    end_date: 2205-07-12
    country: Italy
    city: Vialfre
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - irish-set
      - italian
      - ecd
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Associazione Culturale GBT
    source: events/italy/vialfre.yaml
  - name: Vertanzt - Fusion Edition
    details: Festival zum Mittanzen - Festival pour danser
    links:
      - "https://www.vertanzt.ch/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/Vertanzt"
    start: "2025-07-17T09:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-07-20T23:59:00+02:00"
    country: Switzerland
    state: Bern
    city: Röthenbach im Emmental
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: 205-250 CHF
    organisation: Verein Vertanzt
    source: events/switzerland/rthenbach_im_emmental.yaml
  - name: Sidmouth Folk Festival
    links:
      - "https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"
    start_date: 2025-08-01
    end_date: 2025-08-08
    country: UK
    city: Sidmouth
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
      - contra
      - ecd
      - scd
      - balfolk
      - scandi
      - irish-set
      - ceili
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber
      - Box of Frogs
      - Confluence
      - Contrasaurus
      - Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman
      - Oscina
      - WillPower
    callers:
      - Brian Stanton
      - Carol Monaghan
      - Kevin Monaghan
      - Louise Siddons
      - Rachel Shapiro-Wallace
      - Rhodri Davies
    price: £320-£495
    organisation: Sidmouth Folk Festival
    source: events/uk/sidmouth.yaml
  - name: Festival Dranouter
    details: "Van 1 tot 3 augustus wordt Dranouter opnieuw het decor voor een sfeervol muziekfestival voor alle leeftijden, met dit jaar extra aandacht voor de Catalaanse folktraditie onder het thema ‘Focus Catalonië’.  Elke festivaldag eindigt feestelijk op folkpodium De Koer, waar Muziekcentrum Dranouter uitpakt met een bal op live muziek van balfolkbands Bargainatt, Marie Paulette en Bamako Express. Festival Dranouter belooft een zomerse mix van muziek, sfeer, foodtrucks!"
    links:
      - "https://www.festivaldranouter.be/nl"
      - "https://www.plug.events/event/bamako-express-marie-paulette-en-bargainatt-op-fes"
    start: "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-08-03T22:00:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Dranouter
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Bamako Express
      - Bargainatt
      - Marie Paulette
    organisation: Festival Dranouter
    source: events/belgium/plug_balfolk.yaml
  - name: Mazurka Klandestina
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/951715423565579/"
    start: "2025-08-09T21:30:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-08-10T05:44:00+02:00"
    country: Czechia
    city: Prague
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: free
    organisation: Gianmarco Armellin
    source: events/czechia/prague.yaml
  - name: Family Week
    links:
      - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"
    start_date: 2025-08-11
    end_date: 2025-08-17
    country: USA
    state: ME
    city: Poland
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $850-$1500
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Bal Focus
    links:
      - "https://balfolk.cz/en/bal-focus/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/698267269324283/"
    start: "2025-08-13T19:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-08-17T14:00:00+02:00"
    country: Czechia
    city: Šumperk
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: 2900-3700 CZK
    organisation: Balfolk.cz
    source: events/czechia/prague.yaml
  - name: "FESTI'FOLK"
    links:
      - "https://openagenda.com/en/cofals/events/festifolk-6251195"
    start: "2025-08-14T16:35:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-08-16T23:59:00+02:00"
    country: France
    city: Lambesc
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Coriandre
      - La Talvera
      - Castanha e Vinovel
      - Tchachao
      - Folk You
      - Bodegam bal
      - "Sors le mains d'tes poches"
    price: free
    organisation: COFALS
    source: events/france/lambesc_13410_france.yaml
  - name: Les Ptibals
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1311203883411726/"
      - "https://ptibals.wixsite.com/lesptibals"
      - "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-bol-d-air-11220/evenements/les-ptibals-festival-folk-lagrasse"
    start: "2025-08-20T18:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2205-08-24T15:00:00+01:00"
    country: France
    city: Lagrasse
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - La Soubirane
      - Diatocello
      - Saraï
      - Cosmos Chocolat
      - Lyr Trio
      - Ciac Boum
      - "Bal O'Gadjo"
      - Trio Loubelya
      - Tralala Lovers
      - 3 Pas d’Ici
      - Petit Piment
      - Lucas Thébaut
    price: €58-€62
    organisation: "Bol d'Air"
    source: events/france/lagrasse.yaml
  - name: Boombalfestival
    links:
      - "https://www.boombalfestival.be/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1201113417822360/"
      - "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2745"
    start: "2025-08-20T20:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-08-25T00:00:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Lovendegem
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Loogaroo
      - Topette
    organisation: Boombal
    source: events/belgium/boombal.yaml
  - name: Shrewsbury Folk Festival
    links:
      - "https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"
    start: "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Shrewsbury
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Demon Barbers
      - Emily & The Simons
      - Frog on a Bike
      - GloryStrokes
      - Hoik
      - Lasair
      - Naragonia Quartet
      - National Youth Folk Ensemble
      - Oysterband
      - PolkaWorks
      - Queer Folk
      - Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore
    price: £199.24-£246.85
    organisation: Shrewsbury Folk Festival
    source: events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml
  - name: Simmelfolk
    links:
      - "https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"
    start: "2025-09-04T16:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-09-07T02:00:00+02:00"
    country: Germany
    city: Simmelsdorf
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Akleja
      - CLARABAL
      - Gribouille
      - Indigo
      - "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"
      - Le Driadi Duo
      - Muckenpensel
      - No&Mi
      - Viadeyra
    price: €99-€150
    organisation: Das co-kreative Netzwerk
    source: events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml
  - name: South Folk Festival
    details: Balfolk Freitag und Samstagabend
    links:
      - "https://bordun.de/kurse/south-folk-festival/"
      - "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/924464593"
    start_date: 2025-09-05
    end_date: 2025-09-07
    country: Germany
    city: Balingen
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Bordun e.V.
    source: events/germany/kalender.yaml
  - name: 32e Folk Festival Marsinne
    links:
      - "https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/en_GB"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/459129973798620/"
    start: "2025-09-12T18:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-09-14T23:45:00+02:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Marsinne
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Musiques et Traditions
    source: events/belgium/marsinne.yaml
  - name: 5ème Festival des Bals Combiers
    links:
      - "https://www.lesbalscombiers.ch"
    start: "2025-09-19T18:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
    country: Switzerland
    city: Lausanne
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Les Bals Combiers
    source: events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml
  - name: Adirondack Dance Weekend
    details: "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more."
    links:
      - "https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"
    start_date: 2025-09-26
    end_date: 2025-09-28
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Silver Bay
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
      - Lighthouse
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Gaye Fifer
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: DanceFlurry
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Infinitumbal
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2357412704635133/"
      - "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/infinitumball-2025"
    start: "2025-09-26T12:00:00+03:00"
    end: "2025-09-28T23:55:00+03:00"
    country: Lithuania
    city: Vilnius
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Naragonia
      - Rahu the Fool
      - Monsieur Fruits
      - "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"
      - Kola Camoma
      - Gediminas Plėšnys
      - Mikas Dominas
      - SuLa
    price: €100-€140
    organisation: "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
    source: events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml
  - name: "Kurs: Tänze aus Frankreich"
    details: Deula Kirchheim
    links:
      - "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211545"
    start_date: 2025-09-27
    end_date: 2025-09-28
    country: Germany
    city: Kirchheim
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: false
    organisation: Anja von Richthofen
    source: events/germany/kalender.yaml
  - name: XVIII Bailando Entre Montañas
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1407479210247988/"
    start: "2025-10-03T19:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-10-05T17:00:00+02:00"
    country: Spain
    city: Cercedilla
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Folqué Madrid
    source: events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml
  - name: Festival des Panards
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1737620977135950/"
      - "https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/25th-festival-des-panards/"
    start: "2025-10-03T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-10-05T16:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Todmorden
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - War-sav
      - Trio Roblin-Evain-Badeau
      - Naragonia
      - Oscina
    price: £35-£69
    organisation: Les Panards Dansants
    source: events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml
  - name: NAIF Balfolk Festival
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1358828715118214/"
      - "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/"
    start: "2025-10-10T16:30:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-10-12T19:30:00+02:00"
    country: Italy
    city: Sorrento
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - italian
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Neapolis Balfolk
    source: events/italy/naples.yaml
  - name: Folkfest Hohnstein
    details: Tanzfest auf Burg Hohnstein in der Sächsischen Schweiz
    links:
      - "https://www.folkfest-hohnstein.de/"
    start: "2025-10-10T17:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-10-12T13:00:00+02:00"
    country: Germany
    city: Hohnstein
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Folktanz Dresden e.V.
    source: events/germany/dresden.yaml
  - name: Folkirrika Festival
    details: Balfolk & Basque dances festival in the Basque Country
    links:
      - "https://folkirrika.eus/"
    start: "2025-10-17T18:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2025-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
    country: Spain
    city: Kuartango
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Folkirrika
    source: events/spain/kuartango.yaml
  - name: CaDansa
    links:
      - "https://www.cadansa.nl/"
      - "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2025/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1548949209828868/"
    start: "2025-10-23T18:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-10-26T19:00:00+01:00"
    country: Netherlands
    city: Steenwijk
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: CaDansa
    source: events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml
  - name: Skint
    links:
      - "https://www.skintdance.org.uk/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1119730636555625/"
    start: "2025-11-07T17:00:00+00:00"
    end: "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00"
    country: UK
    city: Ashover
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: £23-£53
    organisation: Skint
    source: events/uk/skint.yaml
  - name: "11e Nuit Trad'Actuelle"
    links:
      - "https://folkafon.com/nos-evenements/11e-nuit-tradactuelle-carte-blanche-tiennet-simonnin"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/8778999902217391/"
    start: "2025-11-07T19:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-11-09T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: France
    city: Troyes
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Folkafon
    source: events/france/troyes.yaml
  - name: Balfolk weekend Intensive 2025
    details: "Multiple day intensive for experienced (balfolk) dancers.\r\n\r\nWorkshops will be in Dutch, if you like to participate in the English version or organise this in your dance community, send a message to: dancingbodies.workshops@gmail.com"
    links:
      - "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive/"
      - "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025"
    start: "2025-11-14T15:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-11-17T10:00:00+01:00"
    country: Netherlands
    city: Nijmegen
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: false
    price: €275-€350
    organisation: Dancing Bodies
    source: events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml
  - name: Cenizas Residency
    links:
      - "https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/cenizas/the-residency"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1933457220788830/"
    start: "2025-11-15T19:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
    country: Spain
    city: Cercedilla
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: €260-€550
    organisation: Folqué Madrid
    source: events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml
  - name: Fénix Festival
    links:
      - "https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/fenixfest"
    start: "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2025-11-23T16:00:00+01:00"
    country: Spain
    city: Cercedilla
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Rhizottome
    price: €150
    organisation: Folqué Madrid
    source: events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml
  - name: Midwinter Fair
    details: "Nog geen bands bekend, maar er zullen weer genoeg balfolk bands en workshops worden georganiseerd."
    links:
      - "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-2/"
    start_date: 2025-12-06
    end_date: 2025-12-07
    country: Netherlands
    city: Alphen aan den Rijn
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: balfolk.nl
    source: events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml
  - name: What the Trad?! - Weekender
    details: "Folk music for Balfolk dancers and musicians. A weekend full of musicality!\r\n\r\nThis weekend wil be organiserd as part of the 'Beyond the steps' series. by Dancing Bodies. More info will follow; would you like to keep posted and give some input? Fill the form down below."
    links:
      - "https://www.plug.events/event/what-the-trad-weekend"
    start: "2026-01-09T16:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2026-01-12T10:00:00+01:00"
    country: Netherlands
    city: Nijmegen
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: BalVolk
    source: events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml
  - name: Prague Balfolk Weekend
    links:
      - "https://prague-balfolk-weekend.cz/en/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1235669361448752/"
    start: "2026-01-30T16:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2026-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
    country: Czechia
    city: Prague
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Balfolk.cz
    source: events/czechia/prague.yaml
  - name: Balhalla Festival
    links:
      - "https://www.balhallafestival.be/en"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2082785725544099/"
    start: "2026-02-27T19:00:00+01:00"
    end: "2026-03-01T19:30:00+01:00"
    country: Belgium
    city: Gent
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Balhalla
    source: events/belgium/balhalla.yaml
  - name: Adirondack Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"
    start_date: 2026-05-08
    end_date: 2026-05-10
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Silver Bay
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: DanceFlurry
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Electric Folk Dance Party
    links:
      - "https://electricfolkdance.party/"
    start_date: 2026-10-09
    end_date: 2026-10-11
    country: UK
    city: Hope
    styles:
      - balfolk
      - contra
      - e-ceilidh
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Apolkalypse
      - Bearded Dragons
      - Portmanteau
    organisation: Electric Folk Dance Party
    source: events/uk/hathersage.yaml