Baltimore Irish Trad Fest 2026
Thu, Apr 09
|Various locations around the city
A WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES AND SESSIONS IN IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCE AND SONG Some of the world's finest traditional Irish musicians will gather in Baltimore to teach workshops, perform and lead sessions.
Time & Location
Apr 09, 2026, 6:30 PM – Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
Various locations around the city, Baltimore, MD, USA
Guests
About the event
A WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES AND SESSIONS IN IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCE AND SONG TAKING PLACE AT SEVERAL VENUES AROUND BALTIMORE!
Some of the world's finest traditional Irish musicians will gather in Baltimore to teach workshops, perform and lead sessions. Highlights include an all-star concert on Saturday evening at the Creative Alliance, workshops on Saturday and Sunday, and sessions all weekend long.
Prices and Info 2026
See Schedule Page for event details, Workshops page for class descriptions
Below is a list of Trad Fest events with fees. We work hard bringing in and hiring some of the best Irish traditional performers and teachers and ticket sales only cover a portion of the costs so we greatly appreciate donations! Sessions are all free and open to the public so if you're just here for the "craic", please consider a donation (on the Donations page) - and THANK YOU for supporting live music and dance!
WEEKEND PASS:
Schedule
5 hoursWelcome Ceili with Session to Follow
Mobtown Ballroom
2 hours 30 minutesIrish Music Masters Concert at the Creative Alliance featuring Matt Molloy and John Carty
Creative Alliance
Tickets
2-concert Weekend Pass
Sale ends
Apr 09, 4:34 PM
(Lunch sold separately) Enjoy all events taking place over the weekend at the early bird rate and save! This includes the Thursday Ceili, Saturday Workshops, Friday AND Saturday Evening Concerts, All Sessions and the Sunday Classes & Seminars - (Does not include the Saturday lunch option - please add that option to your order if you wish to have lunch provided)
$215.00
Supporter Pass
Sale ends
Apr 09, 4:34 PM
(Lunch sold separately) There is no difference between this and the normal 2-concert weekend pass, but your support helps keep the Trad Fest going! Enjoy all events taking place over the weekend at the early bird rate and save! This includes the Thursday Ceili, Saturday Workshops, Friday AND Saturday Evening Concerts, All Sessions and the Sunday Classes & Seminars - (Does not include the Saturday lunch option - please add that option to your order if you wish to have lunch provided)
$300.00
Lunch @ Saturday Workshops
Lunch Box from Dipasquale's Includes sandwich chips, bottled water, fresh baked cookie, butter mint (Gluten Free available upon request) Sandwich options are: Real Italian: Salami, peppered ham, mortadella, capicola, & provolone with oil, vinegar, our special blend of grated cheeses & spices, lettuce, tomato, & mild hots. Oven Turkey: Yellow American, lettuce tomato (mayo/mustard packet on side) Marcella Caprese: Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, black pepper & extra virgin olive oil
$20.00
1-concert Weekend Pass
(Lunch sold separately) Enjoy all events taking place over the weekend at the early bird rate and save! This includes the Thursday Ceili, Saturday Workshops, Friday OR Saturday Evening Concert, All Sessions and the Sunday Classes & Seminars - (Does not include the Saturday lunch option - please add that option to your order if you wish to have lunch provided)
$195.00
Ceili/Welcome Session (Thurs.)
We're excited to start the weekend with a ceili and a few tunes! Join us for our 2026 welcome ceili from 7-10pm called by Megan Downes with music provided by our Trad Fest instructors and YOU! Band is pick-up and musicians are welcome to sit and play. No experience necessary, dances will be taught. There will be a session to follow, and all musicians present are invited to sit and play a few tunes at Mobtown Ballroom. Refreshments available for purchase.
$20.00
Concert - Fri. 7:30PM
Irish Music Masters Concert at The Creative Alliance featuring Matt Molloy and John Carty with our Trad Fest Instructional Faculty and Staff A highlight of the Baltimore Irish Trad Fest, this all-star concert features some of the world's greatest performers of traditional Irish music, song and dance. This includes your ticket to the Creative Alliance. Your name will be held at Will Call the evening of the performance
$35.00
All-day Workshops - Saturday
(Lunch sold separately) This option is for those who would like to take part in both a morning and an afternoon workshop. $110 early bird until March 1, $120 until April 1. (Walk-ins and After April 8 $130 subject to availability). A fun and intensive small group class in one of the many classes described on the Workshops page PLUS lunchtime intermediate session. This is a great opportunity to meet other musicians and learn from the masters! I
$120.00
Single Workshop - Saturday
(Lunch sold separately) This option is for those who would like to ONLY participate in one 2-hour workshop on Saturday, either the AM or PM session $55 early bird until March 1, $60 until April 1. (Walk-ins and After April 8 $65 subject to availability). A fun and intensive small group class in one of the many classes described on the Workshops page PLUS lunchtime intermediate session. This is a great opportunity to meet other musicians and learn from the masters!
$60.00
Concert - Sat. 7:30PM
Irish Music Masters Concert at The Creative Alliance featuring Open the Door for Three A highlight of the Baltimore Irish Trad Fest, this all-star concert features some of the world's greatest performers of traditional Irish music, song and dance. This rarely equaled array of internationally known talents from around the U.S. and Ireland. This includes your ticket to the Creative Alliance. Your name will be held at Will Call the evening of the performance
$35.00
Sunday Full Day Pass
Fee: $50 Attend all events, classes and panels on Sunday April 14th.
$50.00
1 Class/Seminar Only -Sunday
Fee: $20 Attend one Sunday class, panel, or seminar
$20.00
Total
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