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 Church2 300 Pot Spring RdT imonium, 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. |