Music
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on April 19th and celebrate spring with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to welcome the spring season, meet up with friends, old and new, and enjoy music, dance and some light refreshments! Pre-registration preferred.
This event is sold out! Join the Irish Pastoral Centre for the Annual Mass & Blessing of the Shamrocks on Friday, March 13th at Florian Hall. 11AM–3PM Enjoy Mass followed a traditional corned beef dinner. Music & dancing with Erin’s Melody as the Irish Pastoral Centre community celebrate St. Patrick’s Day together in true community…
Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) on March 22 to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to celebrate the spring season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! The IPC invites the community to participate in a Community Lunch (12:30-2:00 pm) prior to its monthly…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with High-Energy Irish Music at South Harwich Meetinghouse! Featuring the talents of Rose Clancy, Music Director & Fiddle; John Alden, Bass and Vocals; Max Cohen, Guitar & Vocals; Jonathan Ford, Fiddle & Irish Whistle; Bailey Ford, Piano; Sarah Ford Marchio, Highland Bagpipes & Scottish Small Pipes; Thomas Marchio, Guitar & Banjo;…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with High-Energy Irish Music at South Harwich Meetinghouse! We are thrilled to feature the talents of Rose Clancy, Music Director & Fiddle; John Alden, Bass and Vocals; Max Cohen, Guitar & Vocals; Jonathan Ford, Fiddle & Irish Whistle; Bailey Ford, Piano; Sarah Ford Marchio, Highland Bagpipes & Scottish Small Pipes; Thomas…
Thanks to the region’s high concentration of residents boasting Irish roots going back generations, Irish culture sparkles all year round in New England. Add in the vibrant Scottish and Canadian Maritime communities, and you can experience a rich offering of Celtic traditions and sensibilities anywhere you go. That Irish presence reaches a joyous crescendo each…
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…
Celebrate Celtic music, song, and dance on Sunday, March 15 with Groton Hill’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the magnificent 1000-seat Concert Hall at Groton Hill Music Center, located in beautiful Groton, Massachusetts, just an hour northwest of Boston. A tour-de-force collaboration of some of the finest artists on the scene today, this all-ages…
Two historic theaters – Chevalier Theatre in Medford and The Wilbur Theatre in Downtown Boston – are exquisite settings for experiencing live performances throughout the year. Both theatres are operated by veteran promoter Bill Blumenreich who books an innovative line-up of small and large-scale music and dance, stand-up comedy and theater productions year-round. This St. Patrick’s…
The accolades keep coming for Russell Gusetti, and rightly so. As founder and executive director of the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI, he is celebrating the 25th anniversary of what many consider to be one of New England’s most beloved acoustic music venues. It was Russell who salvaged an abandoned building ready for demolition and painstakingly…
The Boston Irish have always wanted a cultural home they could call their own, a place to gather with family and friends, where they could preserve their culture, strengthen their heritage and have a bit of fun in the process. In the 19th century, they gathered in community centers, parish halls or tenement kitchens, spread…
For 25 years, the Irish Cultural Centre has celebrated some of the world’s finest Irish music and dance, and this season continues that fine tradition. On March 4, ICC presents its prestigious Gradam Dóchas Award to Irish step dancing champion and devoted dance teacher Liam Harney of Walpole. A two-time World Champion who has performed…
The spring season in Ireland has become a sweet spot for intrepid visitors who prefer a slow, gentle experience on this green-laden island which blossoms into color and warmth in April and May. Rural areas, farmlands, small villages and urban centers come alive as birds return to their favorite nesting sites, foals, lambs and calves…
Music, Dance, Stories, and Poetry With Martin Hayes & the Common Ground Ensemble and Special Guests One of the world’s most revered fiddlers, Martin Hayes brings his extraordinary artistry to Boston’s Symphony Hall on March 18 for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and poetry. Joined by the Common Ground Ensemble and special guests including…
Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings the incredible story of the death of Ireland’s first Commander-in-Chief. An audio-visual spectacular featuring hundreds of images, shocking new research and incredible songs, Paddy dares to unravel the secrets and lies around what happened that fateful day in Béal na mBlath, August 22, 1922. Did Michael Collins have a secret…
Enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in honor of Irish American Heritage Month. Exuberant dancers demonstrate athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance. Between musical performances, enjoy some creative activities and explore the Museum galleries. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Performance by the Greene-O’Leary…
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;…
Three of Ireland’s top vocalists—Don Stiffe, Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton—bring unmatched harmonies, power, and heart to the ICC! Ger O’Donnell is a true multi-instrumentalist, perhaps best known for his voice and mastery of the acoustic guitar, but also for many other wonderful and unusual instruments and studio production. He has exploded on to the…
Rain or Shine – Free & Open to the Public! Patriot Place celebrates the joys of Irish culture with a daylong festival featuring live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers, a full slate of free Irish-themed activities for the whole family, musical performances at Six String Grill & Stage, The Harp and Renaissance Boston…
Join in the festivities at Old Sturbridge Village and celebrate cultural heritage through music, dance, storytelling, and poetry. Highlights include: – Fiddle tunes and a demonstration of the bagpipes with music by Celtic musicians. – Irish poetry and stories. – Learn about the Montgomery Guards, the first volunteer militia company in Massachusetts composed entirely of…
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with their Rocky Road Tour 2026. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of…
Traditional and contemporary music from the Celtic World. Cape Cod based fiddler Rose Clancy, carries forward the music played by multiple generations of her family with roots dating back to 1950s Ireland, where members of the Clancy family played at country dances and concerts throughout Ireland. Rose is joined by Max Cohen, guitarist and singer. The…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with High-Energy Irish Music at South Harwich Meetinghouse! Featuring the talents of Rose Clancy, Music Director & Fiddle; John Alden, Bass and Vocals; Max Cohen, Guitar & Vocals; Jonathan Ford, Fiddle & Irish Whistle; Bailey Ford, Piano; Sarah Ford Marchio, Highland Bagpipes & Scottish Small Pipes; Thomas Marchio, Guitar & Banjo;…
Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine at Boyden Library Concert Series for an afternoon of Celtic music, song and story to “Welcome in the Spring.” No…
Get the Latest Irish News & Events in Your Inbox
Join our mailing list
Editor's Picks
Irish Boston Partners
These organizations promote Irish Culture in New England.
