Join us for our biggest event of the year, The Reel Thing Ball, at our favourite venue, the Grand Hall in Battersea Arts Centre.
Save the Date: Friday 24th October 2025
Location: The Grand Hall, Battersea Arts Centre
Tickets: Release date still TBC
Get ready for the most exciting Scottish reeling ball of the year! Dance the night away to the electrifying sounds of SUPERGROUSE 🎻 and the world-famous RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS🔥 in concert!
Questions? Email john@reelthingevents.com and we will be happy to help
FAQs
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The dress code is Black Tie / Highland Dress.
Gents - feel free to wear a kilt or trews
Ladies - long/midi dresses or a jumpsuit and choose comfortable footwear. Sashes welcome
There are plenty of photos on our website HERE for you to get a feel for things
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Yes, we’ll be serving delicious bacon butties (with vegan/veggie and GF options) as a snack during the evening. However, we do recommend that guests have a bite to eat before the Ball. While we don’t offer a sit-down meal at The Reel Thing, as our focus is on maximising dancing time, there will be a bar and tables in the venue where you can relax and enjoy the evening at your own pace.
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In a word, "Yes!". You don't need to be the world's best reeler (this is not Strictly-Come-Reeling!) but you will be expected to have a good grasp of the main reels. If you need to get some practice in beforehand, check out @londonreels_ or @pgt_reels for their upcoming dates. And then YOU will enjoy it so much more :-) 💃🕺
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All ticket buyers will be contacted in mid October and asked where you would like your dance cards to be sent to, in advance of the Ball. We can send these via Royal Mail so that you and your party can fill them in before you arrive at the Ball.
Alternatively, you can choose to collect them on the night at the venue and fill them in at the drinks reception before the first dance.
The choice is yours!
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Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable. However, you can transfer or sell your ticket to somebody else if you are unable to attend. As long as they know how to reel!
Why not post your tickets on the FB event page? https://www.facebook.com/events/494201690137651/?active_tab=discussion -
The Reel Thing Ball is absolutely a reeling ball—*but not just any reeling ball*! We’ve taken the classic Scottish reeling experience and elevated it to new heights. Imagine an evening filled with the most exhilarating reeling dances, led by the fantastic Supergrouse band, in one of London’s most stunning venues.
But here’s where it gets even better: While most reeling balls offer a 45-minute break in the middle, we turn that interval into something extraordinary. During the halftime break, you’ll be treated to an exclusive, high-energy concert by the world-renowned Red Hot Chilli Pipers—the most famous pipe band on the planet!
So, is this a reeling ball? Absolutely, and it’s the best one on the circuit because of this unique, electrifying halftime treat. And just when you think the night couldn’t get any better, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will join Supergrouse for an unforgettable Grand Finale Reel of the 51st, the stuff of reeling legend!
This is the ultimate reeling experience, with a show-stopping twist that makes The Reel Thing Ball stand out head and shoulders above the rest.