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2026 Revolutionary Valley Annual Conference

Join tourism leaders, community partners, and innovators from across the region for a day of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas…

Join tourism leaders, community partners, and innovators from across the region for a day of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas at the Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council’s 2026 Annual Conference. This year’s theme, The Current of Change: One Valley. Many Revolutions., explores how partnerships, creativity and bold thinking continue to shape the future of this…

Annual Town and the City Festival

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This multi-day Town and City Festival  takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts….

This multi-day Town and City Festival  takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of writer and native son Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac’s earliest novel which was primarily set in the historic mill city of Lowell.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dracut

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant i Dracut, with five days of Irish music, dance, and festive…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant i Dracut, with five days of Irish music, dance, and festive fun. Festivities run through St. Patrick’s Day with live performances, DJs, and traditional Irish step dancing. Stop by for an afternoon drink, dinner with friends, or a full night of music, there’s something happening all…

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Revolutionary Valley: An Emerald Gem

The 21 cities and towns that comprise the Revolutionary Valley north of Boston are filled with natural beauty, tasty cuisine,…

The 21 cities and towns that comprise the Revolutionary Valley north of Boston are filled with natural beauty, tasty cuisine, vibrant culture and a proud history and multi-ethnic heritage. In 2026, the City of Lowell celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding and ethnic traditions, which began when Irish immigrants came here in the 1820s…

Celtic Woman 2026 Spring Tour

Celtic Woman: ‘A New Era’ 2026 Spring Tour

They’ve been stealing hearts around the globe for two decades with the beauty of Ireland, its culture, and glorious music….

They’ve been stealing hearts around the globe for two decades with the beauty of Ireland, its culture, and glorious music. They are synonymous with stunning harmonies, mesmerizing vocals, captivating musicality, and spellbinding renditions of traditional Irish music, classical masterpieces, contemporary melodies, and stirring original compositions. They are exceptional talent personified; they are musical mastery embodied;…

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2026 Methuen St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Methuen is getting something brand new — its own St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is a true community parade, built…

Methuen is getting something brand new — its own St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is a true community parade, built from the ground up by the people who live in the region. The 1.8 mile parade starts at Nicholson Stadium and ends at Pelham Street Park and Ride. Join in the fun of the inaugural…

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Groton Hill’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

A celebration of Celtic music, song, and dance! Groton Hill’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday, March 15, 2026,…

A celebration of Celtic music, song, and dance! Groton Hill’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday, March 15, 2026, presents a tour de force of artists steeped in Irish and Celtic traditions who have also created deep collaborative work throughout their illustrious careers. The concert is hosted by Katie McNally (fiddle) and Neil Pearlman…

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Groton Hill Presents: Solas

“…Irish-America’s most influential band.” – NPR’s Thistle & Shamrock Solas returns to the Concert Hall! Hailed by The Boston Globe…

“…Irish-America’s most influential band.” – NPR’s Thistle & Shamrock Solas returns to the Concert Hall! Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” this all-star band is lighting up stages across…

Groton Hill Music Center

Groton Hill Music Center

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Groton Hill Music Center is a gift – bringing performance and education together to build a community shaped by artistic…

Groton Hill Music Center is a gift – bringing performance and education together to build a community shaped by artistic excellence and belonging. A space for music lovers, students, and artists to gather and connect. A landmark destination with lovingly crafted acoustics. A lasting legacy whose architecture and mission will welcome community members for generations. 

New England Golden Gloves Boxing Event in Lowell Wins National Sports Tourism Award 

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Photo courtesy of James Thomas Photography and Hunter Berube

Photo courtesy of James Thomas Photography and Hunter Berube

A Taste of Ireland

A Taste of Ireland – Andover, MA

The Irish Music & Dance Sensation! Anyone who loves Irish culture is in for a special treat in September as…

The Irish Music & Dance Sensation! Anyone who loves Irish culture is in for a special treat in September as the hit show ‘A Taste of Ireland’ comes to Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ blends…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Vienna Boys Choir

The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity…

The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and popular repertoire. The enormously popular chorus is composed of four touring choirs that hail from dozens of nations and together give over 300 concerts a year around the world. Christmas…

Christmas with the Celts

Spectacle Live Presents: Christmas with the Celts

As seen on PBS! Celebrating 14 years of Box Office Success! Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville…

As seen on PBS! Celebrating 14 years of Box Office Success! Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville players to create the new sound and energy of The Celts. TC perform a fresh hybrid of Irish Americana which combines their own rootsy originals and tight vocal harmonies with fiery Irish Trad instruments. The…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Riverdance

3 Shows: March 2, 3 & 4 commencing at 7:30 p.m. each night. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world…

3 Shows: March 2, 3 & 4 commencing at 7:30 p.m. each night. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences…

Celtic Woman Christmas

Spectacle Live Presents: Celtic Woman: Symphony Christmas Tour

Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman. This is a wonderful…

Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting. The show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: O Holy Night, Little…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … … and for years Eileen and the band have been celebrating…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … … and for years Eileen and the band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas, thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout the evening’s beautiful mix of traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems, and of course, foot…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Irish Christmas in America

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! The hugely popular Holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of…

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! The hugely popular Holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features exceptional Irish music, song and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humor and boundless energy….

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Spectacle Live

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Spectacle Live is a full-service booking, marketing, ticketing and promoting organization specializing in the presentation of concerts, theatre, comedy and…

Spectacle Live is a full-service booking, marketing, ticketing and promoting organization specializing in the presentation of concerts, theatre, comedy and family entertainment. Pete Lally founded Spectacle Live in 2012 after having gained valuable venue management, event booking and marketing experience at a variety of venues for 15 years. Spectacle Live works with more than a…

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