Upcoming Events (concerts, festivals, lectures) | Recurring Events (music sessions and ceilis) | Lessons (music and dance) | Links (resources) |
This webpage is your resource for Irish events in the greater Baltimore / Washington metro area.
Ongoing Ceilis. Sessions, Music and Dance classes, etc. are listed as recurring events, so be sure to check there in addition to the listing of upcoming events

I have been following Irish music and dancing for fifty years. I started dancing in 1981 and playing since 2010. In 1997 I created the first version of this website as a resource for activities in the Baltimore-Washington related primarily to Irish traditional music, dance and culture. After 23 years I gave it an upgrade.
We are very fortunate that there is so much talent and so many things that happen in Baltimore / Washington area. A lot of things tend to come together at the last minute, and it’s hard to get the word out. My goal is to help let people know about events that are on the horizon, as well as some things that happen on a recurring basis.
Many people travel to this area, whether for business or pleasure, and would like to know where there is a good session, ceili, or concert. It can be a challenge to locate and connect with local musicians and dancers. I hope these listings help them to find what they are seeking–be it a local session or a group on tour.
If you organize such activities, or learn of an event that’s not already listed, feel free to send me the details. (greenfeet@aol.com) If it is more than two weeks away, I should be able to add it to the list. If it’s less than two weeks, you’ll understand why you may not see it.

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1Martin Hayes 7:00 pmMartin HayesTime: 7:00 pm The Barns of Rose Hill 95 Chalmers Court Berryville, VA, | 2Emerald Isle Club Ceili 7:00 pmEmerald Isle Club CeiliTime: 7:00 pm | ||||||||
3Teelin Irish Dance Company 2:00 pmTeelin Irish Dance CompanyTime: 2:00 pm Carroll County Arts Council 91 West Main St., Westminster, MD "Burns Night" with Sean Heely Trio 7:30 pm"Burns Night" with Sean Heely TrioTime: 7:30 pm Creative Cauldron 410 South Maple Ave., Retail 116 Falls Church, VA | 4Teelin Irish Dance Company 2:00 pmTeelin Irish Dance CompanyTime: 2:00 pm Carroll County Arts Council 91 West Main St., Westminster, MD | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8Baltimore Irish Trad FestBaltimore Irish Trad Fest GWCC Spring FlingGWCC Spring FlingShepherdstown, WV | 9Baltimore Irish Trad FestBaltimore Irish Trad Fest
GWCC Spring FlingGWCC Spring FlingShepherdstown, WV
Irish Masters Concert: Irish Trad Fest 8:00 pmIrish Masters Concert: Irish Trad FestTime: 8:00 pm Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD | |||
10Baltimore Irish Trad FestBaltimore Irish Trad Fest | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16Ye Vagabonds (brothers Brían & Diarmuid Mac Gloinn) 7:30 pmYe Vagabonds (brothers Brían & Diarmuid Mac Gloinn)Time: 7:30 pm Presented by Solas Nua, Atlas Center for the Performing Arts 1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC | |||
17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21CCE North America ConvCCE North America Conv(including Pat Murphy teaching sets)
Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Dr. Foster City, CA | 22CCE North America ConvCCE North America Conv(including Pat Murphy teaching sets)
Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Dr. Foster City, CA | 23Alasdair Fraser & Natalie HaasAlasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
CCE North America ConvCCE North America Conv(including Pat Murphy teaching sets)
Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Dr. Foster City, CA Southern Maryland Celtic FestivalSouthern Maryland Celtic FestivalJefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd. St. Leonard, MD | |||
24GWCC Monthly Ceili 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmGWCC Monthly CeiliTime: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Lyceum 17801 Meeting House Rd Sandy Spring, MD | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |