Upcoming Events

updated 2023/05/25

Events in the local area

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May 31 – Jun 11 (times vary) – Humours of Bandon
a play Written and performed by Margaret McAuliffe
Presented by Solas Nua
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NE
Washington, D.C,
Jun 2 at 7:30 pm – Natalie MacMasters and Donnell Leahy (rescheduled show)
The Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA,
Jun 2 at 7:30 pm – Irish Music with Billy McComiskey, Laura Byrne, Jim Eagan, and Richard Osban (changed)
Cellar Stage™ Timonium
Timonium United Methodist Church
2300 Pot Spring Rd
Timonium, MD
Jun 3 at 7:30 pm – Jack Beck and Wendy Welsh (Scottish songs)
Swift Run Celtic House
Fairfax Station, VA.
Jun 4 at1:30 and 6 pm – The Boyle School of Irish Dance Spring Performance
The Hylton Performance Arts Center
George Mason University
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA.
Jun 10 at 7 pm – Lilt (new)
presented by World Folk Music Association and Focus Music
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
8531 Riverside Rd.
Alexandria, VA

Lilt is the Irish traditional music duo of Tina Eck on flute and tin whistle and Keith Carr on bouzouki, tenor banjo, and mandolin. They play the traditional dance music of Ireland – jigs, reels, hornpipes, the occasional slow air or vocal number.
Jun 11 – Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry, and Dan Brouder
Auld Shebeen
3971 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax, VA
Jun 14 – Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry, and Dan Brouder
Blue Ridge Irish Music School
Potter’s Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Jun 16 – Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry, and Dan Brouder
The Barns of Rose Hill
Berryville, Virginia
Jun 17 at 7:30 pm – Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry, and Dan Brouder
The Lyceum Theater
201 S. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA
Jun 17 at 7:30 pm – IONA (new)
Swift Run Celtic House
For reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or email.

the ‘House Band” for these house concerts will be performing sets from thier latest CD, Signature
Jun 17 – Penn-Mar Irish Festival
The Markets at Shrewsbury
12025 Susquehanna Trail
Glen Rock, PA

great list of musicians, including Eileen Ivers,
Jun 20 at 730 pm – Frankie Gavin & Catherine McHugh (new)
House Concert in Bethesda, MD
To reserve a spot, contact Stephanie Caden
202-210-2055 slcaden@yahoo.com

Frankie Gavin, from Galway, Ireland, is one of the most visionary and inspiring virtuoso Irish fiddlers in the world; the founder, heart and core of the legendary band De Danann.
Catherine McHugh (on piano) is one of the most outstanding young accompanists in Irish traditional music today.
Jun 27 at 7:30 pm – Brendan Mulvihill, Angela Carberry, and Don Brouder
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia

performing in concert for the first time together and coming from Ireland for a limited tour in the U.S. Sharing tunes from the Martin Mulvihill Collection.
Jun 28 at 7:30 pm – Brendan Mulvihill, Angela Carberry, and Don Brouder
IMT – Saint Mark’s Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Rd
Rockville, MD
Jun 30 at 7:30 pm – Sean Heeley Celtic Trio (new)
Mason District Park Amphitheater
6621 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA.
Jul 1 at 8 [m – Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry, and Dan Bruder (new)
49 West Coffee House, Wine Bar, and Gallery
49 West St., Annapolis. MD
Jul 1 at 7:30 pm – Shannon Quinn (Scottish fiddle) (new)
Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main St.,
Westminster, MD
Jul 1 at 7:30 pm – Irish Breakfast Band with the Boyle School of Irish Dance FREE (new)
Amphitheater in Ossian Hall Park
7900 Heritage Drive
Annandale, VA.
Jun 29-Jul 2 – Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) 50th Anniversary North American Convention
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
5701 Marinelli Rd.
Rockville, MD

Registration is now open
July 14-16 – Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 E. Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, OH
July 16-22 – Catskills Irish Arts Festival
MJ Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre
East Durham. NY
Jul 17 at 7:30 pm – Tony McManus
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia

Hailed by John Renbourn as ‘the best Celtic guitarist in the world’
Jul 19 & 20 at 8 pm – The High Kings XV Tour
Rams Head on Stage,
33 West St.
Annapolis, MD
Jul 20 at 10:30 am – Shannon Dunne Dance
Wolf Trap Farm Park
1551 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA
Aug 2 at 7:30 pm – Tempest (Celtic rock) (new)
Mason District Park Amphitheater:
6621 Columbia Pike,
Annandale, VA. Free.
Aug 4-6 – The Dublin Irish Festival
Coffman Park
5600 Post Rd.
Dublin, OH
Aug 19 at 7 pm – Iona Fyfe
Swift Run Celtic House
For reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or email.

This young Scottish singer has been featured on the BBC and is known for her beautiful voice as well as her fierce defense of the Scottish language
Aug 2 at 7:30 pm – Tempest (Celtic rock) (new)
Mason District Park Amphitheater:
6621 Columbia Pike,
Annandale, VA. Free.
Sep 7 at 7:30 pm – Clannad: In A Lifetime, The Farewell Tour
The Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA

In a career spanning four decades, Clannad have made music that entwines the traditional and the modern, the past and the future, with stunningly beautiful results
Sep 8-10 – Upper Potomac Fall Dulcimer Weekend
Upper Potomac Music
Weekends, classes likely to be held at 210 N. King
St., Shepherdstown, WV
Sep 10 at 7:30 pm – The High Kings
The Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA
Sep 12 at 7:30 pm – Clannad: In A Lifetime, The Farewell Tour
Rams Head On Stage
33 West Street
Annapolis, Maryland

In a career spanning four decades, Clannad have made music that entwines the traditional and the modern, the past and the future, with stunningly beautiful results
Sep 16 at 7:30 pm – Ardmore
Swift Run Celtic House
Fairfax Station, VA.
Oct 6-14 – Celtic Colours Festival
(various locations)
Cape Breton Island
Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 13-15 – GWCC Fall Fling
Atlantic Sands Hotel
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Oct 18, at 8 pm – Enter the Haggis (new)
Rams Head On Stage
33 West St.
Annapolis. MD
Dec 3 at 4 pm – A Celtic Christmas (new)
Dumbarton Concerts
3133 Dumbarton St. NW,
Washington, DC

The 40-year Washington favorite returns to the sanctuary of Dumbarton Church this holiday season
Dec 8 at 8 pm – Sean Heely’s Celtic Christmas (new)
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD

Featuring Highland dancing, Irish dancing, and the MacMillan Pipe Band, the festive journey follows ancient Gaelic carols tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations
Dec 9 at 7:30 pm – Helicon: Winter Solstice, (new)
Dumbarton Concerts
3133 Dumbarton St. NW,
Washington, DC
Dec 16 at 8 pm – Malinda (new)
Union Stage,
740 Water St. SW
Washington, DC,
Mar 17, 2024 at 4 pm – Eileen Ivers, Hylton (new)
Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall, 10960 George
Mason Circle, Manassas, VA.

The GRAMMY Award-winning artist continues to push and transcend the boundaries of folk music by shredding on her electric fiddle. Her performances with her band are playful, passionate, and a hand-clapping, foot-stomping good time.