Workshops at the Center for Irish Music

Through our instructors’ personal connections and the Celtic Junction Arts Center’s concert series, the Center for Irish Music has access to an international network of Irish traditional musicians. If it’s feasible, and if there is interest from the community, we organize workshops for performing artists who are touring through the Midwest.

Check back here for more information on upcoming workshops, and don’t hesitate to let us know who you’d like to learn music from!

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Ceol agus Craic - September 20, 2025

The Center for Irish Music is excited to present a new workshop series: Ceol agus Craic, an immersive afternoon of Irish music learning, listening and playing. 

Ceol agus Craic (Key-ohl ah-gus crack) is designed to welcome newcomers to Irish music and provide space for current students to explore something new. There will be two 75-minute workshops and an open session in between (with refreshments). 

 

1:00-2:15 pm - Workshop Period 1

2:15-3:15 pm -  Tea Break and Traditional Irish Music Session

3:30-4:45 pm - Workshop Period 2

 

Join us September 20th for the very first Ceol agus Craic! Stay tuned for registration information in late August.

Not available on September 20th? Save the date for the next Ceol agus Craic on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

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Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music, is a unique annual 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.

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