Events

Connect with Celtic events around Milwaukee all year long

Upcoming CelticMKE Events

While Milwaukee Irish Fest only lasts four days a year, our commitment to promote Irish music and preserve Irish culture throughout the year has earned us national and global acclaim. Take a look at our year-round events calendar to view upcoming events at the CelticMKE Center in Wauwatosa!

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Trad Soul Revue: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

April 23: A celebration of Irish and American musical traditions. Featuring Irish and Irish-American musicians.

CelticMKE Disc Golf Open

May 2: This event is unsanctioned and open to all amateurs in advanced, intermediate, recreational, and novice divisions.

Howley: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

May 8: Their live show is full of laughter, harmony, and heart—the kind of energy that reminds audiences why they fell in love with folk music in the first place.

Irish Fest Summer School

August 10-14, 2026. Over 40+ Irish cultural, music, dance, art, and language classes in Wauwatosa, WI.

Milwaukee Irish Fest

Milwaukee Irish Fest takes place August 13-16, 2026, at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Join us for a weekend of Celtic music, culture, food, dance, history, and more!

The Great Irish Open - Golf Outing

September 2026: Join us for 18 holes of golf at the Ironwood Golf Course while supporting our Ward Irish Music Archives.

Celtic Christmas Boutique

November 21, 2026: Free Admission. Shop Irish and holiday-themed items from over 40 small businesses throughout the Midwest!

CelticMKE Céilí Dances

Join us at our CelticMKE Center in the Village of Wauwatosa for monthly céilí dance gatherings. All ages welcome. Instruction is taught all evening!

Irish Fest School of Music

The Irish Fest School of Music offers year-round music lessons, group classes, and workshops for students of all ages and abilities.

The Calling: Music and Cultural Tour of Ireland

January 14-24, 2027: Join us for our unique music and cultural tour—an opportunity to enjoy an authentic and educational experience in Ireland. The 10-day trip spans two Irish cultural festivals and a host of cultural activities in between throughout County Donegal and Dublin City!

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Programming at the CelticMKE Center is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thank you, WAB, for supporting arts and culture in Wisconsin!