Music
From her home base in Boston, Lori McKenna has carved out an enviable niche for herself as one of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters, all while maintaining a prolific and remarkably consistent career as a solo artist. The release of her anticipated album,1988, adds to a series of landmark years for McKenna and follows three widely…
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…
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…
The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 special. With ten best selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the biggest money makers PBS has presented. The Irish Tenors rekindled the love…
Emer Dunne is an acclaimed Irish folk singer, enchanting audiences with her vocal purity and rich storytelling ability. Releasing three No 1 hit singles and her no 1 charting folk album, ‘Hourglass’ with acclaimed producer Bill Shanley (Mary Black, Paul Brady, Gilbert O Sullivan), Emer has reviews from Hot Press, RTE Behind the Music and Irish…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre community to celebrate Maeve Kelly – the 2025 Boston & New England Rose of Tralee winner. Maeve will Represent Boston and New England at this year’s Rose of Tralee Festival in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. The Rose of Tralee International Festival (also known as the Kerry Festival) will take place…
A “Divine” Comedy of belly laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo. Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this divine presentation of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. From miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father’s razor sharp Irish wit. This hilarious, interactive comedy includes a collection, a…
Kennedy Library Community Nights Celebrate the summer at the JFK Library! Head to Columbia Point to celebrate First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s 96th birthday as part of Community Nights! Well-known as a style icon, Mrs. Kennedy was an integral player in the Kennedy administration and revolutionized the role of the First Lady. Learn more about her…
Making their debut appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre, The Irish Lads are a high-energy Irish music and dance act that showcases the very best of Ireland’s rich cultural traditions. With electrifying performances, they bring together the driving rhythms of traditional Irish music and the precision of world-class Irish dance. Their dynamic stage presence, infectious energy, and…
Hailing from County Cork, Ireland, Meadhbh Walsh is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world. After touring extensively in Dubai, Ireland, the UK, Canada, and the United States since 2022, her heartfelt performances and original…
A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield and They Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy…
Join the IPC to celebrate Bloomsday and to enjoy the humor, pathos and extraordinary language of the work of James Joyce with theatrical adaptations from his celebrated book, Ulysses, with traditional music by the HCE Trio. If you are not familiar with Joyce, this will be a great introduction. If you already know his work, you…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on August 17th to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the summer season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. View more IPC events here.
On Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m., greater Boston’s Irish community will gather for a Memorial Mass at The Great Hunger Memorial on Deer Island in Boston Harbor. The annual mass remembers the Irish refugees who died there in the 1840s and are buried on the island. In the late 1840s, the City of Boston…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on July 20th to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the summer season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Register here.
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPCC) on June 22nd to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to welcome the summer season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Register here.
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