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
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
Adult Workshops & Lectures with master artists
Friday-Sunday
Irish Trad Immersion Camp I & II for ages 8-13
Saturday & Sunday
Intermediate-Advanced Teen Program with master artists
Friday noon-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
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.