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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 virtual events and all the activity at the CelticMKE Center and in the local community, including concerts, Ward Irish Music Archives events, the Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music and more!

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The Calling: Music and Cultural Tour of Ireland

January 16 - 26, 2025: 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!

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.

Milwaukee Irish Fest

Milwaukee Irish Fest takes place August 15th-18th, 2024 at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Join us for a weekend of Celtic music, culture, food, dance, history and more!

Irish Fest Summer School

We're pleased to present Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School from August 12 to 16, 2024! The Irish Fest Summer School features classes that showcase the rich culture, history and traditions of Ireland and Irish America, past and present.

The Great Irish Open - Golf Outing

Wednesday, September 11, 2024: Join us for 18 holes of golf at the Ironwood Golf Course to support our Ward Irish Music Archives!

Evening with Emma Donoghue

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. Donoghue visits with her latest, The Paris Express, a sweeping historical novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station.