TUESDAY IRISH MUSIC SESSION AT THE CORKTOWN!
2024-07-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-27 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-10 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) and 4 more dates | Corktown Pub, 175 Young Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1V7, Canada
Sessions are interesting phenomena. They are the best example of what Irish music is about. It’s an intangible thing that has to be experienced to be understood. The session is the life–blood of traditional music, and with the session goes the associated notion of “craic”.
Every Tuesday at the Corktown Pub, 175 Young Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1V7
Music will get underway at 6pm until 7 pm for trad tunes. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm songs and tunes.
We hope to see you there!

Niagara Folk & Irish Music Session - Once a month for Summer!
2024-08-04 13:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-01 13:30 - 16:30 | Doc Magilligans, 6400 LUNDY'S LANE, NIagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 1T6, Canada
Niagara Folk & Irish Music Session – Once a month for Summer!

1.30pm To 4.30pm
At Doc Magilligan’s

*Comfy setting (candles on tables etc)

*All musicians welcome!

*Bring your own instrument (fiddles / accordions / whistles / mandolins / banjo / guitar / Bodhran etc)

*Folk and Irish is the general style but we’re open to anything fun! (East coast tunes / original songs / parodies / country & acoustic versions of rock songs!)

We want to create a fun, welcoming environment where those interested in folk and Irish music can have fun playing music & singing together. It’s not a gig. We sit around a table and go around in a circle where everyone has an equal chance to lead a song or tune.

Everyone is equally welcome – from beginner musicians to experts.

It’s a chance to share a few tunes or songs you like with others & to learn old tunes / songs & accompany others.

Music is a catalyst for happiness. Friends meet. Enough said.

32nd Annual Goderich Celtic Roots College
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09 | Goderich Celtic Roots Festival & College, Box 171, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 3Z2
COLLEGE AND KIDS CAMP REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE ON SALE
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
College dates are: Aug. 5-9, 2024
Festival dates are: Aug. 9-11, 2024

This is your opportunity to learn from some of the very best musicians and artists from around the world. There are course levels for everyone from beginner to advanced, all are welcome to participate.
Unsure which level to sign up for? CLICK HERE
The Celtic College is a four-day immersive event the week before the Celtic Festival that teaches the ins and outs of many types of Celtic music, dance, and craft art, taught by the artists who will be appearing at the Festival on the weekend. There are four 80 minute classes per day, which repeat throughout the week. For example, you will have the same class from 9:00 to 10:20 every day. Classes cover a broad range of instruments, styles, focuses, artistic mediums, and levels of experience: anything from beginner fiddle tunes to advanced Irish harp technique, from ceilidh dancing to Ontario step dance, or from blacksmithing to illuminated letters, and everything in between.
The Celtic College takes place over a four day period – Monday, August 5th to Thursday, August 8th and is taught by the same musicians and artists brought to the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival to perform throughout the festival.
After learning and growing as musicians throughout the college, all students are welcome to participate in our Friday Showcase. Taking place on Friday, August 9th at the Festival Grounds in Lions Harbour Park, this is a wonderful opportunity to show off your new skills.
To be honest the Goderich Celtic College was a life changing event for me! It’s exactly what I needed in my life!
I am counting down the days until next year’s Celtic festival!!!!! – Stacey Underwood, First time Attendee

A college student’s day might look like this:
1) 9:00-10:20 – Scottish Song
2) 10:40-12:00 – Advanced Cape Breton Fiddle Style
LUNCH 12:00-1:30 – at the College or at a local restaurant
3) 1:30-2:50 – Irish Ensemble
4) 3:10-4:30 – Quebec Style Dance
In the evenings, the experience goes on to include evening teacher concerts in the town square, and everyone can put their skills to practice at the ceilidh dances and sessions that often run into the night at local venues. The week wraps up with a Celtic College Showcase at the Festival on Friday afternoon, which kicks off the weekend!

AlgomaTrad Summer Series 2024 - Medusa Quartet
2024-08-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Algoma Trad Pavillion, 1249 F&G Line, St. Joseph Island, St. Joseph Island, Ontario, P0R 1J0, Canada
The AlgomaTrad Summer Concert Series is back for 2024, featuring 3 groups of some of Canada’s finest traditional and folk musicians including Acadian family band La Famille LeBlanc on July 11, master bluegrass musicians Christopher Henry & Shane Cook with Darrin Schott and James McEleney on July 18, and the dynamic multi-instrumentalist Medusa Quartet on August 8. The Series occurs at the AlgomaTrad Centre Pavilion, 1249 F&G Line, St. Joseph Island, a gorgeous and intimate timberframe outdoor concert venue.Standard series ticket prices (+HST) are $90 General Admission, $75 Seniors, $60 Students, and $15 Children 10 & under. Tickets for the entire series of 3 concerts are now on sale at a discounted price! Pay by credit card HERE. Use the discount code “SUMMERSERIES” to save 10% at checkout!
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32nd Annual Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
2024-08-09 - 2024-08-11 | Goderich Celtic Roots Festival & College, Box 171, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 3Z2
32nd Annual Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
Lake Huron, Goderich, ON, Canada
COLLEGE AND KIDS CAMP REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE ON SALE
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
College dates are: Aug. 5-9, 2024
Festival dates are: Aug. 9-11, 2024
“Quite simply, the best folk festival on the planet.” ~ Discover Magazine
The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival is an annual celebration of the music, craft, and culture of the seven Celtic nations, immigrants of which form a strong historic background to Huron County. From a single memorial concert held in 1993 to honour the life of a local teacher, the Celtic Roots Festival has grown to include a week-long school of music, dance and craft art for children and adults, known as the Celtic College, and a parallel school for children called the Celtic Kids Camp, a series of rural outreach mini-concerts, and a three-day traditional outdoor festival held in beautiful Lions’ Harbour Park on the shores of Lake Huron, in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. The mandate of the Goderich Celtic Folk Society, our parent organization and a CRA registered charitable organization, is to produce events which foster awareness, participation, and education in the world of traditional Celtic culture.
With five stages, varying from small intimate performances to the high-powered Main Stage, the Festival is a unique musical experience in Canada and on the world-wide stage. Fresh local food, high-quality craft artisans, art demonstrations, children’s activity area, an evening market – and over 60 hours of live music – make this an unmissable weekend in Goderich. A visit to the Festival is also a great way to experience Goderich, “the prettiest town in Canada”, with the stunning beaches of Lake Huron and downtown shopping all within minutes’ walk of the park.
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Niagara Irish Festival
2024-08-23 17:00 - 23:00, 2024-08-24 11:00 - 23:00 | Fireman’s Park, 2275 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6S4, Canada
Come to celebrate Irish Music and culture in beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada! “The best little Irish music festival in North America!” – Niagara Irish Festival 2024 will feature local musicians from the Niagara region. It will be headlined by international Irish recording artist and performer PADDYMAN. Paddyman has performed live to over 1 million people all over the world and delivers an authentic high energy Irish music show. Since his recent move to Canada (from Dubai) he has been selling out shows locally and abroad. Come experience an authentically Irish night of Folk Songs under candlelight on Friday 23th or a high energy show of Irish favorites on Sat 24th Aug! Complete listing of all performers and tickets available from eventbrite Irish Festival 2024
Date and time: Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – Sat, Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 PM EDT
Location: Firemen’s Park 2275 Dorchester Road Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4 Canada
All are welcome! Including your canine companions as long as they are kept on a leash at all times while inside the festival grounds.
If you would like to contact Irish Music Niagara, please use our webform here. We will try to respond schedule permitting.

Hamilton Irish Arts playing Niagara Irish Festival
2024-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Fireman’s Park, 2275 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6S4, Canada
Hamilton Irish Arts musicians are on the program for 2 to 3 pm on Saturday at the main stage for about 45 minutes playing/singing time.

Looking forward to a rockin’ good time!
See attached video ad we were amazed to see on our TV yesterday.

Go Raibh Mile Maith Agaibh, Declan and Paddy. ☘

https://irishmusicniagara.com/festival/

https://www.hamiltonirisharts.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20231003_185654.mp4

Irish Set Dancing (Irish Club of Mississauga)
2024-09-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Irish Club of Mississauga, 4120 Ridgeway Drive, #39, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 5S9, Canada
Set Dancing is back so get out your dancing shoes and come and get a little exercise, craic, meet new and old friends each Monday.
Classes are taught by the talented Maureen Mulvey O’Leary – All Welcome

Music Night 🎶 at the Irish Canadian Club
2024-09-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Irish Canadian Club Hamilton, 389 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 1B8, Canada
Saturday night live music at the club @ 8:00 pm with Chris Forde Brothers and the Hamilton Irish Arts musicians
Come out and enjoy another great night of songs and music.🎼🎼🎤🎤☘️☘️
Doors Open at 7.00 pm
Come out and enjoy some great music and support your club!!

HIA Irish Language Lessons ☘️☘️
2024-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Irish Canadian Club Hamilton, 389 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 1B8, Canada
Greetings, Irish Language enthusiasts ! Dia dhuit!
It is time for our Irish Language Lesson! Come enjoy and discover the beauty of the Irish Language through dialogue, poetry and music. Beginners and those with some experience are all welcome!
Lessons are usually held on the 3rd MONDAY of each month (unless there is a holiday). The teacher will be Róisín Dunsby. She likes to teach the Language through a cultural approach.
There will be a $10 fee for the evening’s lesson, even to HIA members. This will assist with funding the facilitation of these lessons. We are grateful to the Irish Canadian Club for the use of their facility. HIA Chairperson, Sheila Corr, will be there at 6:30pm to welcome everyone and make the tea! There is no need to pre-register. If you haven’t attended a session yet, no fear! Come as you are and let’s learn about this wonderful aspect of our shared heritage together!

Fall Celtic Festival - Oakville
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | TRAC Athletics, 1132 Invicta DriveL6H 6G1, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 6G1, Canada
The Fall Celtic Festival 2024 (formerly the Oakville Irish Cultural Day) will take place on September 21-22, 2024.

Join us for the Fall Celtic Festival (formerly the Oakville Irish Cultural Day)…the premier celebration of Celtic Culture in Ontario!! Our event aims to showcase Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish music, dance, art, food, and sport (among other things). It brings Celtic culture to the people of the GTA, and allows them to connect with their heritage, or learn about a new culture. The event will include live music and dancing, live theatre, hurling matches, highland games, language workshops, historical exhibits, storytelling, genealogy, children’s activities, and food and drink. The event will be open and free to the public.

Kitchener Ceili
2024-09-21 19:30 - 23:30 | Victoria Park Pavillion, 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1K9, Canada
First Ceili of 2024! All welcome to join us for a fun night of Irish folk dance. All ages and experience are welcome to join in!
The Grand River Ceili Band will be playing live as our caller walks you through the dances. Wear comfy shoes, green if you got it and get ready for some good craic!
Cash bar available.
Kids under 10 are free.
Advance tickets are $14. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20.
Group ticket pricing is available for groups of 10 and up by emailing ceilis@irishreallifekw.com.

Irish Set Dancing in Toronto
2024-09-21 20:00 - 23:30 | Royal Canadian Legion, Toronto 266/046, 3591 Dundas St West, York, Ontario, M6S 2T1, Canada
Our next ceili will be held on Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 3591 Dundas Street West. Music will be provided by Eli Howard and Friends. Angela Bontje will call the dances.
Please join us for another great night of music and dancing. The cost is $25 for dancers and $15 for non-dancers. Contributions for the refreshment break are always welcome.
Please note the following dates for our monthly ceilis for 2024/25:
November 15, December 27, January 18, February 15, March 8, April 5, May 3 and June 7.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Toronto Irish Set Dancing is excited to announce that we have been awarded the New Horizons for Seniors Grant 2024 for our innovative project, Sets for Seniors. This grant enables us to empower senior citizens through meaningful engagement, physical exercise and fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. We are grateful to the Government of Canada for their trust and investment in our mission to engage and inspire our senior dancers.
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TorontoIrishSetDancingClub
Email: torontosetdance@gmail.com
Welcome to the vibrant world of Toronto Irish Set Dancing! We are thrilled to introduce ourselves as the newest addition to Toronto’s rich cultural tapestry. Our journey began in the spring of 2023 when a passionate group of dancers came together with a shared love for Irish culture and dance. Inspired by the legacies of groups like Reel Blast and Open Door Ceilidhs, who paved the way before us, we aim to uphold and celebrate the spirited tradition of Irish set dancing in our community.
Irish set dancing isn’t just about the dance itself; it’s about forging connections and creating memories. It’s a lively social activity where strangers become friends and newcomers are welcomed with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a curious beginner, there’s a place for you in our group. We believe in the joy of movement, the thrill of mastering new steps, and the camaraderie that comes from dancing together.
As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in experiencing the infectious rhythm and joy of Irish set dancing. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates on classes, workshops, and upcoming events. Let’s continue the tradition, create new memories, and dance our way into the hearts of Toronto together!

Irish Set Dancing at the Corktown
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
Set dancing is every second Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm. $15 per person – every other week! Bring a friend – join in the fun! We learn Set dances but also a few social Ceili dances.

Great exercise, great fun, great people and wonderful teacher, Maureen Mulvey O’Leary!! Just show up and and join us.

There are a couple changes now that we are starting up again.

Dancing on the Second Floor of the Corktown
$15 per person

Irish Dance Ceili - London Irish Folk Club
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:00 | German Canadian Club – London, 1 Cove Road, London, Ontario, N6J 1H8, Canada
Everyone Welcome.
Cash Bar. Tea and coffee complimentary.
Live music by Traddicted. Dances called by Maureen Mulvey O’Leary.
Tickets available at the door.
