Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

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.

2026 Master Artists

June McCormack and Michael Rooney.
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Photo Brian Farrell

Michael Rooney
harp, concertina

June McCormack
flute

Louise Mulcahy
uilleann pipes, flute

Macdara Ó Faoláin
fiddle, bouzouki, song

Diarmuid Ó Meachair
accordion

Shane Mulchrone
tenor banjo

Laura Feddersen
fiddle

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

Concerts & Public Events

Thursday, June 11th: Kick-off Celebration - 7:00pm

Friday, June 12th: Album Launch: There But For Fortune - 4:30pm

Friday, June 12th: Great Session Experience & Céilí - 7:00pm

Saturday, June 13th: Master Artists Concert - 7:30pm

Sunday, June 14th: Louise Mulcahy in Concert - 6:00pm

Registration & Event Deadlines

Friday, May 17 - Early bird registration, merch order & financial aid deadline (11:59pm)

Monday, June 8 - Meal pre-orders deadline (11:59pm)

Thursday, June 11 - Kick-off Celebration online ticket sales close (noon)

Friday, June 12 - Master Artists Concert & Louise Mulcahy online ticket sales close (noon). Tickets available at the MIM registration desk or door for $35 (space permitting)

Financial Aid

Financial aid will be available for the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend Irish Trad Immersion Camps, Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program, and Adult Workshops, Lectures & Interviews. Click here to fill out the online application.

Links

Adult Workshops & Lectures

Youth Programs

Concerts & Events

Weekend Meals

Thank You to our 2026 sponsors and funders:

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.