The Baltimore Irish Music School presents the 13th annual
BALTIMORE
April 9-12, 2026
Irish Trad Fest
A weekend of workshops in Irish Traditional music, dance and song, along with a ceili, sessions, and concerts!
Some of the world's finest traditional Irish musicians will gather in Baltimore to teach workshops, perform and lead sessions. The Trad Fest is back and bigger than ever in 2026!
Highlights will include all-star concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Creative Alliance featuring the Trad Fest Instructors, workshops on Saturday, workshops, recitals, and performances on Sunday, and sessions all weekend long, with instructors including:
Matt Molloy (Flute) and John Carty (Tenor Banjo/Fiddle)
Billy and Sean McComiskey (B/C Button Accordion)
Sarah Collins, Dylan Foley, and Patrick Ourceau (Fiddle)
Kathleen Conneely, Seán Gavin, and Jonathon Srour (Flute and Tin Whistle)
Rose Flanagan and Donna Long (Ensemble)
Pauline Conneely and Patrick Winch (Mandolin and Tenor Banjo)
Matt Mulqueen (piano)
Seán Earnest and David McKindley-Ward (Guitar)
Frances Cunningham and Joanna Clare (Youth Ensemble)
Caoimhín Ó Fearghail (Uilleann Pipes)
Catrióna Fee and Claire Shirey (Concertina)
Myron Bretholz and Josh Dukes (Bodhrán)
Catherine O'Kelly (Singing)
Catherine Marafino Brice and Megan Downes (Dance)
and more!
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Thank you to our
2026 SPONSORS
Chieftains:
Diana Havlin
Performers:
Ceili:
John Kerr
Sessioners:
Jeffrey Adelsberger
Suezen Brown
Barry Burton
Kelli Longshore
Larry McGlinchey
Fans:
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit the Donate page.
CONTACT US
Artists: This is a "teaching" festival on a small budget. As such we are unable to take solicitations for acts.
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