updated 2026/01/06
Events in the local area
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| Jan 11 at 7 pm – Andrew Caden, Diarmuid Ó Meachair, and Matt Mulqueen Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA |
| Jan 20 at 8 pm – Maggie’s Music Extravaganza. Come Celebrate the Life of Maggie Sansone (new) Ram’s Head On Stage 33 West St. Annapolis, MD Featuring Maggie’s Music Artists: Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts, Robin Bullock, Tina Chancey, Carolyn Surrick, Connie McKenna, Ken Kolodner, Jody Marshall. Special Guests: Seth Kibel, Laura Byrne, Marc Cudek |
| Jan 23 at 7 pm – BIMS Ceili (new) Le Mondo 406 Howard St Baltimore, MD calling by Catherine Marafino Brice, with live music provided by Billy McComiskey (button accordion), Sarah Collins (fiddle), Matt Mulqueen (piano), Mike Noonan (drums) |
| Jan 24 at 6 pm – House Concert with Brian Conway and Brendan Dolan (new) Meg & Henry Ferguson house 8 Jack Frost Lane Baltimore, MD for info and to rsvp: email |
| Jan 25 – Feb 2 – Joanie Madden’s Folk’n Irish Cruise NCL Escape departs from New Orleans Joanie’s 15th annual Irish cruise promises a week of non-stop entertainment with an all-star lineup of the finest Irish musicians, singers, and dancers on the planet! |
| Jan 25 at 7 pm – Charm City Junction (new) The Collective Encore 10221 Wincopin Circle Columbia, MD From dance inducing Old Time rhythms and foot stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats |
| Jan 29 at 7:30 pm – IMT presents Frigg (new) Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, Theater 2 7995 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD. a truly cosmopolitan sound with clearly audible musical influences drawn from multiple sources and sampling many diverse genres. Polka. jigs, reels, hoedowns-an absolute rainbow of sound |
| Jan 31 at 4:30 and 7:30 pm – Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Rd. Monkton, MD Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players in the U.S., Baltimore’s Ken Kolodner has joined forces |
| Jan 31 at 7 pm – The MacMillan Pipe Band The BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Dr. Germantown, MD The MacMillan Pipe Band of the Greater Washington, D.C. region is one of the United States’ most successful competitive traditional Scottish ensembles. |
| Feb 1 at 4:30 and 6:30 pm – Seán Heely and Kevin Elam (new) The Old Brogue 760 Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA Seán Heely is a musical force of nature—an award-winning fiddler, singer, harpist, and composer Kevin Elam is a multi-instrumentalist and All-Ireland Champion in Men’s Singing. |
| Feb 6 at 8 pm – The Young Dubliners (new) 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC 20024 After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album |
| Feb 10 at 8 pm – The Young Dubliners Rams Head on Stage 33 West St. Annapolis, MD After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album |
| Feb 11 at 7:30 pm –Solas The Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA Fans can look forward to an unforgettable musical journey as the band showcases their signature sound while continuing to innovate and inspire. |
| Feb 15 at 4:30 and 6:30 pm – Blame Not the Band (BNTB) (new) The Old Brogue 760 Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA a dynamic Celtic folk band from Iowa that has been engaging audiences with their fiery instrumentals, captivating stories, and heartfelt songs |
| Feb 22 at 4:30 and 6:30 pm – Catnip Fling (new) The Old Brogue 760 Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA a fantastic show of lilting jigs, rollicking reels, 3-part harmony vocals, knock-your-socks-off arrangements |
| Feb 26 to Mar 1 – Capital Irish Film Festival (new) AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD The four-day festival brings the best of contemporary Irish cinema by filmmakers from the island of Ireland to audiences in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. |
| Mar 1 at 3 pm – Lily Neill in Concert (harp) (new) The Loft 2029 Monkton Rd Monkton, MD With a signature repertoire of original compositions, alongside an eclectic mix of ragtime, traditional music, tangos, and early music, Neill’s innovative flair is thrilling. |
| Mar 1 at 4:30 and 6:30 pm – IONA (new) The Old Brogue 760 Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA present the rich musical elements of all the Celtic cultures — Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Manx, Cornish, Breton, Asturian and Galician, blending them into a tapestry |
| Mar 1 at 7:30 pm – Tartan Terrors – Celtic Invasion (new) The Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA blending the energy of a rock show with humour and step dance. With a distinctive sound and proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience |
| Mar 5 at 7:30 pm – Lily Neill (harp) The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852 Known for pushing boundaries, Lily Neill is acclaimed for her dynamic performances and inventive approach to the harp. |
| Mar 3 at 8 pm – Cherish the Ladies (new) Rams Head on Stage 33 West St. Annapolis, MD Cherish The Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide for decades. |
| Mar 5 at 12 pm – Beyond the Pint: A History of the Guinness Brand (new) This online program (lecture) is presented on Zoom. |
| Mar 6 at 8 pm – Ímar (new) Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick St. Frederick, MD Hailing from Glasgow and boasting members of acclaimed groups like Mànran and RURA, Ímar brings a dynamic and award-winning blend of Irish, Scottish, and Manx musical traditions to the stage. |
| Mar 6 and 7 at 7:30 pm – The High Kings: The Rocky Road Tour The Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, |
| Mar 7 at 3 and 7 pm – Teelin Irish: Step Dance Carroll County Arts Center 91 W Main St Westminster, MD |
| Mar 7 at 12:30 pm – Ballyshaners 43rd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade King and Cameron Streets Alexandria, VA |
| Mar 8 at 4 pm – Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All Stars Hylton Performing Arts Center George Mason University 10960 George Mason Cir Manassas, VA There are performances here that will raise you up and performances that will leave you misty-eyed |
| Mar 8 at 5 and 8 pm – The High Kings: The Rocky Road Tour Rams Head On Stage 33 West Street Annapolis, MD Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again |
| Mar 10 at 7 pm – Dave Curley and Colin Farrell in Concert (new) Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA Dave Curley is one of Ireland’s leading multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. Colin Farrell has made a name for himself performing and recording with an array of great musicians in Europe and the US |
| Mar 13 at 7:30 pm – Cécilia Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick St. Frederick, MD a powerhouse trio of Canadian musicians known for their traditional Celtic and Québécois music that brings the best of many musical worlds together |
| Mar 13 at 7 pm – Gallagher’s Frolics (new) The Loft 2029 Monkton Rd Monkton, MD four veteran musicians who share a deep love and respect for traditional Irish music |
| Mar 14 at 7 pm – Teelin Irish: Step Dance Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick St. Frederick, MD this production showcases both traditional steps and innovative choreography |
| Mar 15 at 2 pm – Baltimore St. Patrick Parade (new) The next Baltimore St. Patrick Parade and Shamrock 5K Race will be held, RAIN OR SHINE |
| Mar 15 at 8 pm – Haggis X-1 (new) The Hamilton Live 600 14th Street NW Washington, DC Haggis X-1 features Craig’s piping, vocals, songwriting and loveable sense of humour, surrounded by top-notch musicians |
| Mar 15 at 4 pm – Sean Heely’s Celtic Band Resurrection Catholic Church 3315 Greencastle Rd. Burtonsville, MD Featuring Champion Fiddler and Gaelic Singer Seán Heely, All-Ireland Men’s singing champion and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Elam, percussive dancer Agi Kovacs, acclaimed cellist Ellen Gira, and Brazilian-born percussionist Lucas Ashby. |
| Mar 16 at 6:30 pm – The Princess and the Pirate: Elizabeth I and Grace O’Malley (new) This online program (lecture) is presented on Zoom. |
| Mar 20 at 8 pm – Danú Center for the Arts George Mason University 4373 Mason Pond Dr Fairfax, VA One of today’s leading traditional Irish ensembles Danú takes audiences on a musical journey to the group’s native Ireland through stirring ancient music and vibrant new repertoire. |
| Mar 21 at 7 pm – Blackthorn Ceili (new) McCathran Hall 300 Grove Ave. Washington Grove, MD Caller: Marilyn Moore. Music by Joe DeZarn, Tina Eck and friends. |
| Mar 29 at 7:30 pm – Gaelic Storm The Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA Gaelic Storm takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the US and internationally forging a unique path in the Celtic music world. |
| Apr 2 at 7:30 pm – Rakish Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick St. Frederick, MD contemporary folk duo Rakish embody earnest musical exploration and infectious playfulness |
| Apr 9-12 – Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – North American Province 2026 Convention (new) Hilton Chicago/Northbrook 2855 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook IL |
| Apr 25 at 7:30 pm – IMT presents: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (new) Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, Main Stage 7995 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD. cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish and global music |
| May 1 at 7:30 pm – Dylan Foley & Matt Mancuso Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA Dylan Foley is one of the most accomplished fiddlers in Irish traditional music today. Matt Mancuso is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays both fiddle and trumpet. |
| May 5 at 8 pm – Celtic Cinco de Mayo with La Unica (new) Rams Head On Stage 33 West Street Annapolis, MD La Unica is a one-of-a-kind band that blends seemingly impossible genres together into a must-see show. |