June 6-9, 2024

Join us for the 16th 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.

The 2024 event will be held at the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

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Featuring World-Class Master Artists

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Angelina Carberry
banjo

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Conor Connolly
accordion

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Nuala Kennedy
flute, whistle, song

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Aidan Connolly
fiddle

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Eamon O'Leary
guitar, bouzouki, song

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Josh Dukes
guitar, flute

Programs

We are thrilled to offer three in-person programs in 2024:

Irish Trad Immersion Camp for 9-12 year-olds
Saturday & Sunday, 1-4pm.

Intermediate-Advanced Teen Program, with master artists
Friday noon-Sunday.

Adult Workshops, Lectures and Classes
Friday-Sunday

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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 6th, 7:00pm Kick-off Celebration at Urban Growler Brewing

Friday, June 7th, 7:00pm Great Session Experience at the Celtic Junction Arts Center Pre-registration encouraged but not required

Saturday, June 8th, 7:30pm  Master Artists Concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend Irish Trad Immersion Camp, Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program, and Adult Workshops, Lectures & Interviews. Applications are due by May 17th.

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 and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.