July 12-16 & July 19-23
ICCNE Presents:
Children's Summer Workshops
Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Various Times | Live | 781 821-8291
irishculture.org
Immerse your kids in Irish sports and culture! Workshops include Irish Sports, Melody; Introduction to Irish songs, poetry, language and Celtic stories, plus a visit to the ICC cottage to explore Irish art and history; and an Introduction to Sean nOs Dancing, focusing on rhythm and techniques.
July 17
Rockport Music Presents:
Máiréad Nesbitt in Concert
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | Live & Virtual options | 5 & 8 p.m.
rockportmusic.org
Grammy and Emmy nominated artist and composer, and founding member of the global phenomenon Celtic Woman, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions of fans around the world as the featured Celtic Violinist on all 11 Celtic Woman albums, each achieving #1 slot in the Billboard World Music Chart. Blazing a solo career, Máiréad has 2 Billboard Charting solo albums, Hibernia and Raining Up. She has performed with symphony orchestras worldwide and made her 2018 Broadway debut with Rocktopia. Cited by the New York Times as “a demon of a fiddle player”, here's your chance to catch Máiréad live in Rockport or virtually on July 17th.
July 17
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Westfield State University
Campus Green, 577 Western Avenue,
Westfield, MA 01086
Front Section: $45.00 | Middle: $35.00 | Back: $25.00 | Kids: $10.00
6:00 pm | Buy Tix here |
(413) 505-9086
| glasgowlands.org
A live drive-in concert featuring Enter the Haggis (pictured) at Westfield State University with opening band Shindig. Join Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival for a unique opportunity to see these two great bands perform in an outdoor setting. Food and drinks will be available for purchase (Cash/Credit). Portable restrooms will be provided. Gates open at 5pm. No outside alcoholic beverages allowed. No grills, fireworks, flags, illegal drugs, signs/banners, tents, video recording, firearms, weapons, or inflatables. Patrons are expected to follow any Commonwealth safety protocols mandatedt. Face masks must be worn at all times for those who are not vaccinated.
July 17-25
Brack Tours:
Southern Irish Jaunt
DUBLIN: 11 Tamarisk Lawns, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24, D24 YVA8, Ireland
NEWRY: Abbey Yard Studios, 1 Courtney Hill, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 2EA, Northern Ireland
DOVER: 133 Washington Street, #524, Dover, NH 03820, USA
$2,568, based on twin/double occupancy
- Tour Details here
1-855-338-4339 | info@bracktours.com | bracktours.com
A unique mix of stunning accommodations and a relaxed touring pace makes this an affordable luxury vacation for adults who want that authentic Irish experience. From Dublin to the Heartlands, experience the Wild Atlantic Way along Ireland's Western shores and travel back through Ireland's Ancient East.
$2568 land price - sharing.
Single room supplement on request.
July 23-25 & 26-28
Newport Folk Festival
Fort Adams Park
Fort Adams,
Fort Adams State Park
Newport, RI
7am: water taxis, 9am: box office & shuttles, 10am: gates open & food & crafts, 11am: music
newportfolk.org | Tickets
See Performance Schedule
discovernewport.org
Due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions, Newport Folk will be doing things a little differently this year. The event will be extending dates to present two unique 3-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops at Fort Adams – July 23rd through July 25th and July 26th through July 28th.
July 29-31
Lowell Folk Festival -
Virtual Event
The Lowell Folk Festival and its producing partners announced plans for Keeping the Tradition: A Virtual Celebration of the Lowell Folk Festival. Held in the streets of Lowell, MA for 33 years, the Lowell Folk Festival brings together tens of thousands of people in celebration of the richness of American culture and the unique spirit of the Lowell community. While the streets of Lowell will not be filled with traditional music, dance, food, and the cultural treasures that make up our diverse community, it is important to honor the tradition of the festival in late July.
July 30 - August 1
Newport Jazz Festival
Ft. Adams State Park
Newport, RI
Various Times | Live
3-DAY ADULT GA – $199 |
1-DAY ADULT GA – $79
STUDENT SINGLE-DAY GA – $40 | CHILD SINGLE-DAY GA – $30
Day-of-parking is $25 (cash only). Parking for patrons with disabilities is in a designated lot at the Park.
newportjazz.org
New England’s iconic Newport Jazz Festival features the world’s top performers. This year's performers include Wynton Marsalis (pictured), Charles Lloyd, Arturo & Adam O’Farrill, Christian McBride, Mavis Staples, Trombone Shorty and Terri Lyne Carrington.