June 11-14, 2026

Join us in St. Paul for the 18th 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.

Check back in December / January for the 2026 visiting artists announcement. If you'd like to be notified directly, sign up for our newsletter.

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Last Year's Master Artists

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Mick Conneely
fiddle, bouzouki

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Pauline Conneely
banjo

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Sorcha Costello
fiddle

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Mary MacNamara
concertina

Brian-Mullen

Brian Mullen
song

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Conal Ó Gráda
flute

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Danny O'Mahony
accordion

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Dáithí Sproule
guitar, song

Educational Programs

Irish Trad Immersion Camp I & II
Saturday & Sunday

Intermediate-Advanced Teen Program with master artists
Friday noon-Sunday

Adult Workshops, Lectures and Classes with master artists
Friday-Sunday

Thank You to our 2025 sponsors and funders:

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.