Prices and Registration
The Trad Fest is underway! Online orders no longer available
Tickets to the ceili, Sunday events, and registration for workshops available at the door for walk-ins
Both concerts are sold out, but if you didn't get one we encourage you to arrive and wait, as the Creative Alliance releases any available seats or standing room tickets shortly before show start.
See Schedule page for more event details, Workshops page for class descriptions
WEEKEND PASS:
Weekend Passes include EVERY event over the weekend: Workshops, Concert, Sessions, Ceili and all Sunday events. Full Weekend Pass is available until a concert sells out or April 1st, whichever comes first.
With ONE Concert: $175 early bird, $195 after March 7th
With BOTH Concerts: $195 early bird, $215 after March 7th
Supporter Pass: $300 - There is no difference between this and the normal two-concert weekend pass, but your support helps keep the Trad Fest going! If you purchase a Supporter Pass, your name will also be added to our list of recognized supporters!
Individual events (can be purchased a la carte or are included with the weekend pass)
Thursday, April 9th: Welcome Ceili and Sessions 7:00-10:00pm
$20 general public, included in the full weekend pass, session to follow until late
Where: Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21201
What: 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 Billy McComiskey and Jeannette Manseau (box); Jessica Zito, Kate Knudsvig, and Keira Noonan (fiddle); Seamus Noonan (flute); Matt Mulqueen (piano); Simon Lace (drums) and YOU! Band is pick-up and musicians are welcome to sit and play. No experience necessary, dances will be taught.
Friday, April 10th: Concert at the Creative Alliance featuring Trad Fest Faculty 7:30pm
$35 general public, included in the full weekend pass
What: What: A concert of Irish music masters featuring Louise Mulcahy and John Carty and our Trad Fest instructors, including Kathleen and Pauline Conneely, Rose Flanagan, Marty Frye, Sarah Collins, Dave McKindley-Ward, Matt Mulqueen, Sean Earnest, Catherine O'Kelly, Jim Eagan, Laura Byrne, Catriona Fee, Patrick Winch Megan Downes, and Catherine Brice, with a session to follow until 12:30pm in the Marquee Lounge
Where: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD , 21224
Saturday, April 11th: Music and Dance Workshops 9:30am-3:30pm
Full day (two workshops): $110 early bird until March 1st//$120 until April 1st // $130 After April 1st & Walk-Ins
Half day (one workshop): $55 early bird until March 1st//$60 until April 1st // $65 After April 1st & Walk-Ins
Tuition for Saturday workshops includes the full day of workshops, morning warm up, all Saturday and Sunday sessions. Tuition does not include the Concerts or Sunday Classes/Seminars
What: A fun and intensive small group class in some 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! Students are able to sign up for ONE (1) class before lunch and ONE (1) class after lunch.
When: Saturday, April 11th: Start the day with a 9:30am orientation to get your bearings, learn about the instructors and warm up with a tune or two. Class starts at 10:00am. Lunch will be from 12:00-1:30pm. Class resumes 1:30-3:30 pm. There will be a session during lunch as well as after classes.
Where: ACCE (Academy for College and Career Exploration), 1300 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
Lunch may be purchased with your registration for $20 and will include a gourmet lunchbox from DiPasquale's and beverage. (most dietary restrictions accommodated.) ACCE is convenient to dining options in the area, but we encourage participants to stay and enjoy lunch at the school to take advantage of the lunch session and to socialize with other musicians. For those who want them, Saturday lunchboxes must be purchased with your registration, or no later than April 1st. Your lunch will be delivered and available for pickup at the cafeteria at noon.
Saturday, April 11th: Irish Music Masters Concert Featuring Trad Fest Faculty 7:30pm
$35 general public, included in the full weekend pass
What: What: A concert of Irish music masters featuring Seán Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail and our Trad Fest instructors, including Billy McComiskey, Patrick Ourceau, Dylan Foley, Josh Dukes, Sean McComiskey, Donna Long, Joanna Clare, Laura Byrne, Richard Hearn, David McKindley-Ward, Jonathon Srour, Claire Shirey, and Frances Cunningham . open session with the Trad Fest faculty to follow in the Creative Alliance's Marquee Lounge.
Where: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21224
Sunday April 12th Classes and Seminars
12-5:30 pm // RECITALS, WORKSHOPS, & REPERTOIRE CLASSES ON THE AVENUE
$20 per class at the door or $50 for a Sunday Afternoon Pass (Included in the Full Weekend Package)
Zissimo's Lou Costello Room
1-2pm A Tribute to Brendan Mulvihill with Donna Long, Billy McComiskey, Jimmy Eagan, Brendan Callahan
2:15-3pm Ensemble Class performances Free and open to the public
3-4pm Song Repertoire Workshop with David McKindley-Ward and Catherine O'Kelly
4-5:15pm Traditional Song Circle with David McKindley-Ward and Catherine O'Kelly
St. Luke's Church on the Avenue (Upstairs Studio)
1-2:30pm Social Dance with Megan Downes
3:45-4:15pm Social Dance with Megan Downes
The Green Room
2-2:50pm Fiddle & Banjo Faculty Recital (John Carty, Patrick Ourceau, Rose Flanagan, Dylan Foley, Pauline Conneely, Sarah Collins, Frances Cunningham, Joanna Clare, and Patrick Winch)
3-3:50pm Reeds Faculty Recital (Billy McComiskey, Sean McComiskey, Louise Mulcahy, Catrióna Fee, Seán Gavin, and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Claire Shirey)
4-4:50pm Flutes & Whistle Faculty Recital (Lousie Mulcahy, Seán Gavin, Kathleen Conneely, Laura Byrne, and Jonathan Srour)
Whisky Pub (below the Green Room)
1:15-2pm Baltimore Repertoire Tune Teach with Joanna Clare
2:15--5pm Unhosted Open Session Space Free and open to the public
5:30pm-?? : Farewell Session at the Green Room
Refund - Transfer Policies
Workshops: To qualify for a workshop or weekend package full refund, a written cancellation must be received by close of business March 22, 2026. For cancellations received between close of business March 22, 2026 and close of business March 29, 2026, a 50 percent (50%) refund will apply. After March 29th no refunds will be issued. Any “no-shows” will not be issued a refund. Registrations are transferable. Requests to transfer must be made in writing to the Baltimore Irish Trad Fest Director by April 1st and a separate registration form must be completed and signed by the new registrant. All requests for refunds will incur a $10.00 administrative fee per registration.
Cancellations for medical emergencies after the above deadlines will be considered on an individual basis and will require a physician's signed letter.
Concert tickets to the Concerts at the Creative Alliance are non-refundable.
Programming subject to change