June 6-9, 2024
Join us for the 16th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend!
Presented by the Center for Irish Music, Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts.
Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.
The 2024 event will be held at the Celtic Junction Arts Center.
Featuring World-Class Master Artists
Angelina Carberry
banjo
Conor Connolly
accordion
Nuala Kennedy
flute, whistle, song
Aidan Connolly
fiddle
Eamon O'Leary
guitar, bouzouki, song
Josh Dukes
guitar, flute
Programs
We are thrilled to offer three in-person programs in 2024:
Irish Trad Immersion Camp for 9-12 year-olds
Saturday & Sunday, 1-4pm.
Intermediate-Advanced Teen Program, with master artists
Friday noon-Sunday.
Adult Workshops, Lectures and Classes
Friday-Sunday
Concerts & Public Events
These events are open to anyone who would like to experience the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, whether or not they are registered in workshops or youth programs. Parents, partners, friends, fans, music-lovers are all welcome!
Thursday, June 6th, 7:00pm Kick-off Celebration at Urban Growler Brewing
Friday, June 7th, 7:00pm Great Session Experience at the Celtic Junction Arts Center Pre-registration encouraged but not required
Saturday, June 8th, 7:30pm Master Artists Concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend Irish Trad Immersion Camp, Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program, and Adult Workshops, Lectures & Interviews. Applications are due by May 17th.
Thank You to our sponsors and funders:
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.