The Mayor’s Tea Dances are an opportunity for the First Citizen to meet members of the public and enjoy a chat and dance over a cup of tea or coffee and a sweet treat.
Live music and refreshments are provided to everyone who attends the Tea Dances.
Admission is free however pre-registration with the Mayor’s office is necessary and attendees can make a donation to the Mayor’s Charity.
Mayor Barr has added a twist to her Tea Dances for her year in office by incorporating a number of themed events into the schedule.
She will host an African / American Tea Dance in October while Christmas Tea Dances in Derry and Strabane and a Spring themed event have also been added.
Her Tea Dance schedule was formally launched in the Guildhall’s Main Hall in July and her first event will take place on Wednesday September 11th.
The full Mayor’s Tea Dance schedule for 2024/25 is as follows:
- Wednesday 11th September 2024 - Mayor’s First Tea Dance, Guildhall
- Wednesday 9th October 2024 - Mayor’s African/American Tea Dance, Guildhall
- Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Mayor’s Christmas Tea Dance (Derry), Guildhal,
- Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Mayor’s Christmas Tea Dance (Strabane) St Pat’s Hall
- Thursday 16th January 2025 - Mayor’s Tea Dance (Strabane), Alley Theatre
- Wednesday 12th March 2025 - Mayor’s Spring Tea Dance, Guildhall
- Wednesday 14th May 2025 - Mayor’s Finale Tea Dance, Guildhall
A new registration list for the Mayor’s Tea Dance is being compiled by the Mayor’s Office so anyone hoping to attend must register their details by contacting them on 028 71 376527 or e mailing [email protected].