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Amazing live concerts return to hallowed Fenway Park this summer, a perfect place to get into the spirit of Boston. Opening concert is June 22 with Mumford & Sons, and final concert is August 14 with Chris Stapleton. See full schedule.
Join the Irish Cultural Centre for the annual 50/50 Grand Raffle! 1 ticket = 5 chances to win Up to $60,000 - 1st Prize = 50% of the pot, - 2nd Prize = $5,000 - 3rd Prizes = Three 3rd prize winners, $1,000 each! A maximum of 2,500 tickets to be sold. Tickets are available...
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPCC) on the third Sunday of each month to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It's a great way to reconnect each month with the community! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Click here for more...
Sing Me Alive Tour 2026 With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition and unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities....
The multi-talented Trevor Sexton returns to the ICC with his acclaimed solo act! An Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his powerful vocals, stage presence, and contributions to contemporary Irish folk and country music, Sexton has built a reputation as a live performer both in Ireland and internationally, performing as a solo artist and...
Released in 1989, Indigo Girls' eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the Grammy-winning duo...
Mat Kearney: Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain Tour with Augustana Over his career, Mat Kearney has released seven studio LPs, claimed the #1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, and amassed over 2.5 BILLION global streams. Kearney, a Multi-Platinum songwriter and producer, has performed live on...
A Take It Outside Concert High Horse is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic string band breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes, deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse. Comprised...
Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city's beautiful waterfront. Activities include a beloved duck race, live entertainment, the popular classic car show and more than 200 arts & crafts vendors and local non-profits. It is a perfect way to enjoy one of American's most historic cities....
Join the Irish Cultural Centre in the marquee tent on Sunday, August 30 for a delightful evening of music and song with Andy Cooney and his band! Andy Cooney has nine Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt, and also filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice...
The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough...
The Boston chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Irish Musicians Association) holds its monthly session on the first Sunday of the month, and features live Irish music and song, dancing, plus refreshments. $10 members/$15 non-members. Remember to bring your own mug. Since its founding in 1975, Boston’s CCÉ branch has evolved to become one of the...
Open Road Open Heart Fall Tour! Britain's Got Talent and YouTube sensation Father Ray, The Singing Priest of Ireland, makes his ICC debut as part of his North American Fall Tour! Father Ray Kelly has been blessed with many opportunities to bring comfort and joy to people all over the world by sharing his voice and...
Exploring Celtic Roots & Branches Immerse yourself in a captivating weekend of music, storytelling and cultural exchange at the Rockport Celtic Festival, where tradition meets innovation in a stunning seaside setting. Led by artistic director Maeve Gilchrist, this year’s festival welcomes acclaimed artists from across the Celtic world and beyond, weaving together Irish, Scottish, Breton,...
Veronica Robles Mariachi Band performs "Dance and Music Journey through Latin America" Join the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston for an interactive bilingual program of lively traditional music from Latin American counties and some original tunes. With live instruments and vivid costumes, the musicians deliver a message of peace, unity and love that brings...
The Gothard Sisters are Greta, Willow and Solana. They are contemporary Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists, composers, performers and songwriters. Blending Celtic, folk, world, classical and new age musical influences, the Gothards bring songs to life with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, whistle and vocal harmonies, creating music that is “vivid, inspirational and captivating.” (Tim Carroll,...