Feis weekend information
The sixth annual Atlantic Canadian Irish Dance Championships will take place April 24 & 25, 2027. CLRG grade exams will also be held on April 23, 2027. 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.
ONLINE PROGRAM & FEIS SCHEDULE
TBC for 2027.
REGISTRATION & MERCHANDISE
TBC for 2027.
GRADE EXAMS
Grade exams P-12 will be held during the daytime on Friday, April 23, 2027 at Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy’s studio (note this is not the feis venue). For questions related to grade exams, contact Maggie Chapman.
Additional details TBC for 2027.
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.
The arranged room rate for 2027 is TBC. 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 2027.
Musicians
TBC for 2027.
VENDORS
TBC for 2027.
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 2026 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.
ACIDC is proud to be supported by Halifax Regional Council and Halifax Regional Municipality. Their annual contribution through the Regional Special Events Grant helps us create a meaningful, high-quality event for dancers, families, and visitors alike. We are truly thankful for their ongoing commitment to our community and to the arts.
Thank you to our additional 2026 sponsors of all levels:
- Ruth Smith
- Chapman Family
- Brightwood Golf & Country Club
- Feistographer
- Sarah Fancy
- Liz Martin, Realtor & The Falkwin Group
Additional support for the 2026 ACIDC came from donors of funds, 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