June 5-8, 2025

We look forward to seeing you at the 17th 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.

Registration for all three educational programs is open, and event tickets are on sale.

Adult Workshop Schedule
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We are looking for a few more volunteers for MIM this year. Volunteering is a perfect way to support the Center for Irish Music while getting to know others in the local Irish music community!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Featuring World-Class Master Artists

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Mick Conneely
fiddle, bouzouki

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Pauline Conneely
banjo

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Sorcha Costello
fiddle

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Mary MacNamara
concertina

Brian-Mullen

Brian Mullen
song

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Conal Ó Gráda
flute

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Danny O'Mahony
accordion

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Dáithí Sproule
guitar, song

Educational Programs

Irish Trad Immersion Camp I & II
Saturday & Sunday, 1-4pm. program details & registration

Intermediate-Advanced Teen Program, with master artists
Friday noon-Sunday, program details & registration

Adult Workshops, Lectures and Classes
Friday-Sunday - program details & registration

Concerts & Public Events

These events are open to anyone who would like to experience the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, whether or not they are registered in workshops or youth programs. Parents, partners, friends, fans, music-lovers are all welcome!

Thursday, June 5th, 7:00pm
Kick-off Celebration at the Urban Growler, $15 info

Friday, June 6th, 7:00pm
Great Session Experience at the Celtic Junction Arts Center, free info

Saturday, June 7th, 7:30pm
Master Artists Concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center Outdoor Stage, $35 - Tickets available at the door.

Sunday, June 8th, 6:00pm
Mary MacNamara and Sorcha Costello, Acoustic Concert in CIM Scanlan Music Hall, $25 - Tickets available at the door.

Thank You to our sponsors and funders:

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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.