Upcoming Events

updated 2024/11/14

Events in the local area

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Nov 13 at 1:30 pm – Tara McNeill and Alexander Bernstein George Mason University Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas, VA Enjoy Irish flair with classical panache with violinist and singer Tara McNeill and pianist Alexander Bernstein. McNeill is best known as a member of the GRAMMY-nominated group, Celtic Woman, and Bernstein is a faculty member at Shenandoah Conservatory.

Nov 15 at 7:30pm – Irish Tenor Banjo Summit Instructors Concert Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD headlined by the Seamus Egan Project (Seamus Egan, Jenna Moynihan, and Kyle Sanna) and will also feature performances by Jeanne Chirdon-Herbas (with Peter Brice, Joanna Clare, and Donna Long), Brendan Coyne (with Catriona Fee and Richard Osban), Damien Connolly (with Donna Long), and Simon Lace (with Noah Kelly and Eamon Sefton).

Nov 16 – Sharing Music and Song with Irish Roots Barcroft Community House 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington, VA Brendan Mulvihill, Martin Sisters, and Seamus Wade

Nov 17 at 4:30 and 6:30 pm – IONA the Snuggery Dining Room of The Old Brogue Irish Pub 760 Walker Road Great Falls, VA

Nov 23at 7 pm – The Good Folk, Celebrating Woman Artists in Irish Traditional Music Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church 8531 Riverside Rd. Alexandria, VA Meghan Mette, Eileen Estes, Joanna Clare, Sophie Chang, Agi Kovacs and Patrick Winch.

Nov 29 at 6 pm – Lilt Dark Horse Pub 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy Flint Hill, VA

Dec 3 at 7:30 pm – Cherish the Ladies (new) Pealer Recital Hall Performing Arts Center Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Rd Frostburg, MD

Dec 7 and 8 at 4 pm – A Celtic Christmas with the Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort Dumbarton Concerts 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC

Dec 11 at 7 pm – John Doyle and Mick McAuley The Barns of Rose Hill 95 Chalmers Ct, Berryville, VA Doyle and McAuley are two of the most accomplished musicians in the world of Celtic Music. Former members of the Irish-American ensemble SOLAS

Dec 12 at 7:30 pm – Screaming Orphans Rams Head – On Stage 33 West Street Annapolis, Maryland Screaming Orphans are a chart-topping all-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Ireland.

Dec 12 at 7:30 pm – Lúnasa Forbes Center for the Performing Arts 147 Warsaw Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland.

Dec 12 at 7:30 pm – Irish Christmas in America Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 This family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes

Dec 12 and 13 at 8 pm – Celtic Woman – White Christmas Symphony Tour Kennedy Center – Concert Hall Washington, DC

Dec 12 at 7 pm – Becky Tracy and Keith Murphy in Concert at the Lyceum Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA Becky (fiddle) and Keith (guitar, mandolin, and foot percussion) are dynamic performers of traditional music from Newfoundland, Quebec, Ireland, France and beyond.

Dec 14 at 7:30 pm – Helicon: Winter Solstice Dumbarton Concerts 3133 Dumbarton St. NW Washington, DC with Charm City Junction and Elke Baker

Dec 14 & 15 at 3 pm – Ensemble Galilei (new) The Barn House 1730 Crownsville Rd. Annapolis, MD playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.

Dec 15 at 2 pm and 5 pm – Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas George Mason University Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas, VA D.C.-based, award-winning Celtic fiddler, Gaelic singer, and harpist Seán Heely returns for a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast.

Dec 16 at 7:30 pm IMT presents Annual Celtic Holiday Show Institute of Musical Traditions Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Rd Rockville, MD. featuring Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner, and Elke Baker

Dec 19 at 7 pm – Diarmuid O Meachair with Matt Mulqueen – Traditional Irish Accordion and Piano (new) Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA Diarmuid Ó Meachair is an Accordion player and sean nós singer from Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork. Matt Mulqueen was born in Baltimore, Maryland, into a musical family.

Dec 19 at 7 pm – Ensemble Galilei (new) Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Rd. Baltimore, MD playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.

Dec 20 at 7 pm – Ensemble Galilei (new) St. Margaret’s Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd. Annapolis, MD playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.

Dec 20 at 8 pm – (FSGW) Celtic Holiday House Concert (new) Silver Spring (see link above for details) with Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts, and Eileen Estes.

Dec 21 at 5 pm – Cassie & Maggie Present a Celtic Christmas (new) Black Rock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms

Dec 21 at 3:30 & 7:30 pm – Helicon and Friends, Live at the Winter Solstice Concert. (new) Kraushaar Auditorium Goucher College 1021 Delaney Valley Rd. Towson, MD. reunites three world class musicians Ken Kolodner, Robin Bullock, and Chris Norman.

Dec 22 at 4 pm – Cassie & Maggie Present a Celtic Christmas. (new) Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Rd. Monkton, MD they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms

Jan 16 at 7 pm – Sean Gavin and Sean McComiskey in Concert at the Lyceum Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA A master of the uilleann pipes, Irish flute, and tin whistle, Seán Gavin is one of the most highly regarded performers and teachers of traditional Irish music. Sean McComiskey is among the most innovative young performers on the button accordion, with a unique harmonic style.

Feb 8 at 7:30 pm – Sheridan Rúitín (new) Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Rd. Monkton, MD. a young Celtic band from the suburbs of New York, rooted in tradition and fueled by innovation.

Feb 15, 2025 at 8 pm – Scythian Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Rousing and raucous, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions

Feb 16 – Reverie Road The Barns of Rose Hill 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville, VA Reverie Road is a fresh, eclectic celtic combination, featuring fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams (founding Solas members) alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal (Young Steinway Artist).

Feb 22 at 7 pm and 23 at 3 pm – MacMillen Pipe Band Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD

Feb 26 at 8 pm – Enter the Haggis (new) The Barns of Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA

Feb 27 – Mar 2 – Solas Nua: 19th Capital Irish Film Festival (CIFF) (date correction) AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD one of the largest programs of Irish cinema in North America

Mar 2 at 3 & 7 pm – Lúnasa Center Stage – Reston Community Center 2310 Colts Neck Rd Reston, VA Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland.

Mar 4-16 – Riverdance 30 – The New Generation Kennedy Center – Opera House Washington, DC the show is embarking on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences worldwide.

Mar 6 at 8 pm – Solas (new) World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA Solas celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking Celtic music, marking their triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus with a jubilant reunion of talent and passion.

Mar 7 at 730 pm – The High Kings & Mary Black The Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria VA

Mar 7 at 8 pm – Solas 30th Anniversary Tour Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Solas celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking Celtic music, marking their triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus with a jubilant reunion of talent and passion.

Mar 8 at 1 pm – Enter the Haggis (new) Rams Head on Stage 33 West St. Annapolis, MD

Mar 9 at 4 pm – Solas 30th Anniversary Tour (new) Williamsburg Presbyterian Church 215 Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA Solas celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking Celtic music, marking their triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus with a jubilant reunion of talent and passion.

Mar 10 at 7:30 pm – Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy The Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria VA Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music

Mar 11 at 7 pm – Dave Curley and Colin Farrell in Concert at the Lyceum (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. Hailing from Co. Galway on the west coast of Ireland. Colin Farrell was born in Manchester, England, into a very musical family to parents from Co.Galway and Co.Cavan, Colin started playing the fiddle and tin whistle from an early age and won numerous titles at the Fleadh Cheoil.

Mar 14 and 15 at 8 PM – Irish Masters of the DC Area The Barns of Wolf Trap 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA the Culkin School of Irish Dancers. Musicians include Jesse Winch, Billy McComiskey, Tina Eck, Keith Carr, and Jo DeZarn.

Mar 15 at 8 pm – Cherish the Ladies George Mason University Center for the Arts, Concert Hall 4373 Mason Pond Dr Fairfax, VA Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, this all-female ensemble has captivated audiences with its “passionate, tender, and rambunctious” (Washington Post)

Mar 15 at 7 pm – Teelin Irish Dance: Celtic Journey Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 experience the brilliant energy of Irish dance with cutting edge choreography, thundering beats, and graceful beauty.

Mar 16 at 4 pm – Sean Heely Celtic Band (new) Church of the Resurrection 3315 Greencastle Rd. Burtonsville, MD.

Mar 17 at 8 pm – Kalos (new) The Loft at Manor Hill 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America

Mar 24 at 8 pm – Ally the Piper. (new) Union Stage 740 Water St. Washington, DC. Celtic and other Rock music with Scottish bagpipe.

Mar 30 at 7:30 pm – Gaelic Storm (new) The Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria VA

Apr 6 at 730 pm – Solas 30th Anniversary Tour (new) The Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria VA Solas celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking Celtic music, marking their triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus with a jubilant reunion of talent and passion.

May 18 at 8 pm – Kalos (new) The Barns of Rose Hill 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville, VA music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America

Aug 15-17 – Milwaukee Irish Fest – Cherish the Ladies (new) Henry W. Maier Festival Park 200 North Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI