Feis weekend information
The fifth annual Atlantic Canadian Irish Dance Championships will take place April 25 & 26, 2026. CLRG grade exams will also be held on April 24, 2026. The ACIDC will be held in the heart of downtown Halifax and will consist of two, full-syllabus feiseanna at the spectacular Westin Nova Scotian. The ACIDC are run in partnership with Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy.
Saturday 2025 feis photos: Album 1, Album 2
Sunday 2025 feis photos: to follow
SCHEDULE AND ONLINE PROGRAM
Details for 2026 TBC.
REGISTRATION & MERCHANDISE
Details for 2026 TBC.
GRADE EXAMS
Grade exams P-12 will be held during the daytime on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy’s studio (note this is not the feis venue). For questions related to grade exams, contact Maggie Chapman.
Applications for grades 11 and 12 are now being accepted until December 20, 2025. Applications for grades one through 10 will open in early 2026. To apply for grade exams 11 or 12, please complete our online registration form. Please note that grade 11 and 12 candidates must also complete CLRG’s application form in order to register. This includes providing PDF format copies of certificates and marks from grades 1-10 for grade 11, and copies of certificates and marks from grade 11 for grade 12. This form is linked within our registration form.
Candidates for grades 11 and 12 will be provided with music for contemporary sets. Candidates must provide their tunes and speeds to irishdancemaggie@gmail.com no later than April 17, 2026.
SOCIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS
Details for 2026 TBC.
Venue & Accommodation
The Atlantic Canadian Irish Dance Championships will be held at the historic and prestigious, The Westin Nova Scotian. Part of the Marriott family of hotels, the Westin is located in the heart of downtown Halifax with popular amenities located just outside the front door. Along with the convenience of staying at the feis venue, guests will enjoy the newly renovated event space at the hotel, offering the perfect layout for a championship weekend.
Booking information will be shared here when ready. Please note that attendees are not required to stay in the block to attend the event.
Please be aware that outside food and beverage are not allowed on the competition level of the venue. But not to worry, we will ensure food and beverage options are available for purchase onsite for attendees. The Westin is also located in the heart of downtown Halifax and there are many food amenities within close range if guests prefer to eat offsite.
Adjudicators & musicians
Adjudicators
TBC for 2026.
Musicians
TBC for 2026.
VENDORS
Details for 2026 are TBC. The vendor list from 2025 is below.
Feis Glam (preferred vendor)
Sandra’s Irish Dance Shop
F Bombs and Fairytales
MLR Creations
The Pearl
Dina’s Treats
Linda Angus
If you are interested in vending at our feiseanna please review our vendor package or contact us at acidchamps@gmail.com.
Volunteer with us
One of the critical elements of running feiseanna is volunteers. Thank you for contributing your time to make this event happen for the dancers and musicians competing. A volunteer sign-up list will be shared closer to the 2026 feiseanna.
Sponsors and donors
Running feiseanna requires the support of many and it simply cannot be done alone. Thank you to the following sponsors and donors for contributing to the success of our 2025 event, and to the dancing journeys of so many. Want to learn more about how you can support local dancers and our feiseanna? Visit our supporters page at risingtideacademy.ca/feis.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors of all levels:
- Ruth Smith
- O’Regan Family
- Chapman Family
- Brightwood Golf & Country Club
- Feistographer
- Sarah Fancy
- Lisa O’Driscoll
Additional support for the 2025 ACIDC came from donors of funds and items from trophies to kettles, more than 100 volunteers, fundraising families and friends, and some great vendors and community partners. Thank you to those who went above and beyond to share their expertise, resources and time to make our feiseanna successful! Special shout-out to the families of Rising Tide for your contributions and pride in this event.
Contact us
Email: acidchamps@gmail.com
Email for volunteers: acidcvolunteers@gmail.com
Website: www.risingtideacademy.ca/acidc
Supporter website: www.risingtideacademy.ca/feis
Facebook: www.facebook.com/acidcfeis
Instagram: www.instagram.com/acidcfeis