CelticMKE - Irish Music and Celtic Culture in Milwaukee, WI

CelticMKE

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play a bodhrán – or what the heck one is – you’re in the right place. CelticMKE, the home of Milwaukee Irish Fest, is about sharing our love of Irish music, Celtic history, and culture with people in the Midwest, and all over the world! You’ll find programs for the whole family, lectures by leading experts in Celtic culture, classes in traditional language, music and crafts, and our signature event, Milwaukee Irish Fest. Whether you want to reconnect with your roots, or explore a culture that’s new to you, CelticMKE is here to help.

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Cassie and Maggie: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

April 26: With spellbinding harmonies and virtuosic instrumental prowess, these sisters infuse the rich traditions of their region with a contemporary vitality, resulting in a sound that's both timeless and fresh.

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Host your next event in our beautiful, historic building, located in the village of Wauwatosa!

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Milwaukee Irish Fest Contract Signing 1981

Photos and a quick note from Ed Ward on the 1981 contract signing event for Milwaukee Irish Fest.

What is an Irish session?

Irish sessions are fun gatherings of musicians sharing tunes and conversations in a relaxed setting...

Milwaukee Bucks Player Shares Stories of his Irish Heritage

Milwaukee Bucks Player Pat Connaughton Shares Stories of his Irish Heritage

Pat Connaughton from the Milwaukee Bucks shared a video with us, where he shares stories about his Irish roots!

Concerts

Concerts at CelticMKE are intimate, providing a one-of-a-kind listener experience. We host local and international Celtic, Irish and Folk artists. View upcoming concerts.

Tips for Practicing Irish Music

To help make the most of your Irish music (or any style of music) practice time, we've compiled a few tips to help make getting started less daunting...

Irish and Celtic Book Club

Love to read? Join our monthly Irish & Celtic book club where we read books from Irish and Scottish authors.

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Upcoming Events

An Evening with Emma Donoghue

March 31: Boswell Book Company and CelticMKE present a special evening with Irish writer Emma Donoghue, author of acclaimed novels including Room, Haven, and The Pull of the Stars.

Danny Diamond and Brian Miller: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

April 11: Their soulful and compelling live performances run the gamut from romantic waltzes to tearaway reels, punctuated by impeccable arrangements of newly unearthed traditional songs.

Cassie and Maggie: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

CelticMKE Disc Golf Open

May 3: This event is unsanctioned and open to all amateurs in advanced, intermediate, recreational, and novice divisions.

CelticMKE Céilí Dances

Join us at our CelticMKE Center in the Village of Wauwatosa for monthly céilí dance gatherings. All ages welcome. Instruction always offered.

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Fáilte to Irish and Celtic Culture!

Fáilte (that means “welcome” in Gaelic) to CelticMKE, your go-to resource for all things Irish and Celtic in the Milwaukee area and around the globe! You’re probably familiar with our signature event, Milwaukee Irish Fest, but maybe you haven’t listened to historic recordings from our Ward Irish Music Archives, learned Celtic music and culture face-to-face with leading experts during the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School, or learned the tin whistle or Irish fiddle with faculty from the Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music. Start exploring your Irish and Celtic heritage - or discovering your own unique love for it – with CelticMKE today!

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