Concerts at CelticMKE

Concerts

Ceol & Ól concert series brought to you by Guinness

Ceol and Ól: Celtic Concert Series

A live music venue located in the Village of Wauwatosa

Introducing Ceol ⁊ Ól, CelticMKE’s Celtic concert series, proudly brought to you by Guinness.

Located in the village of Wauwatosa, CelticMKE's concert hall provides an unforgettable, intimate listening experience. Featuring the best in Irish, Celtic, Bluegrass, and folk music, and with no bad seat in the house, Ceol ⁊ Ól (Gaelic for music and drink) offers high-quality entertainment at an affordable price—bringing the joy of music and culture to Milwaukee and beyond.

2026 Concert Series Lineup

February 14	Guinness and Chocolate ft. On the Lash
March 12	Boxing Banjo
May 8	Howley
October	TBA soon
November	TBA soon
December	Holiday Show TBA soon

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Guinness and Chocolate

February 14: Whether you’re looking for a fun date night or a social outing with friends, this event blends delicious sips, sweets, and sounds to create one memorable evening. Enjoy Irish folk music, Irish beer, and complimentary artisan chocolate samplings.

Boxing Banjo: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

March 12: High-octane Irish folk music from the west coast of Ireland's top new act, Boxing Banjo.

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.

Ceol ⁊ Ól Partners

Draft and Vessel Leff's O'Malley's

Ceol ⁊ Ól On the Road

February 19	Irish Night at Matty's Bar and Grill ft. Gould & Jaeger (click here to RSVP to the Facebook Event)
March 5	Irish Night at Steny's Lake Country ft. Reilly (click here to RSVP to the Facebook Event)
April 19	Irish Night at Revere's Well Street Tavern (click here to RSVP for the Facebook Event)

CelticMKE's Official Pre-Concert Restaurant: Leff's Lucky Town

Before the show, we highly recommend starting your evening at Leff’s Lucky Town, a beloved Wauwatosa staple known for its delicious food, laid-back atmosphere, and friendly service. Located just minutes from the CelticMKE Center, this neighborhood bar and grill serves up their famous Big Ass Pretzel, award-winning burgers, wings, and other tasty food. A perfect spot to start your Tosa experience before enjoying a great night of music.

CelticMKE's Official Post-Concert Bar: Draft and Vessel (Wauwatosa)

Keep the night going after the show with a stop at Draft and Vessel Tosa, our official post-concert bar partner.

Just a short stroll from CelticMKE Center (only a block away) and nestled within the village of Wauwatosa, Draft and Vessel brings unique beer to a unique space. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, whether with a pint of draft Guinness, craft beer, cider, seltzer, wine, or draft cocktail before heading home.

Parking and Accessibility

CelticMKE is located just outside of the village of Wauwatosa. There is street parking available along Lincoln Place and Harwood Avenue. Public lots are also available throughout the village. Please note that we do partner with our neighbors, like the United Methodist Church and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and utilize their parking whenever we are able to. You'll receive an email on concert week with detailed parking information. Please leave the lot behind our building open for those with limited mobility.

CelticMKE is an ADA-accessible facility. Ramp access is available at the rear entrance of the building.

Questions? Reach out to us at info@celticmke.com or at 414-476-3378.

Showcasing Regional and International Artists

concerts at celticmke

Interested in performing at our Center? Contact us!

concerts@celticmke.com

Previous Artists

Alison Perkins and Nicolas Brown	John Whelan
Andy Irvine	Julie Fowlis Band
Athas	Kevin Burke
Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot	Kim Robertson and Brett Lipshutz
Blarney	Martyn Joseph
Brendan Begley and Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh	Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly
Brock McGuire	The MilBillies
Bua	Moya Brennan
Carmel Quinn	The Murphy Beds
Cassie and Maggie	Myserk
Damien Dempsey	Niall McCabe
Dave Curley and Pauline Conneely	Niamh Ní Charra
Danny Diamond and Brian Miller	Piperlink
David Francey	The Prodigals
David Power and Willie Kelly	Rory Makem
The Drowsy Lads	Shannon Heaton
Dylan Foley	Scythian
The Finns	Talisk
Frogwater	Tallymoore
Henhouse Prowlers	The Trials of Cato
Jesse Smith, Colm Gannon and John Blake	The Yanks
JigJam	We Banjo 3
Jimmy Keane and John Williams	The Willis Clan
Jimmy Keane and Mick Moloney	The Whiskey Belles

Watch performances of previous concerts by subscribing to our CelticMKE Youtube page!

Testimonials and Reviews

Concerts at CelticMKE

"Surrounded by a wealth of Irish music history in the Ward Irish Music Archives, CelticMKE is an intimate listening room where the audience is attentive and invested in the music. As a performer, it felt like the crowd was right there on stage with us - electric. The staff and volunteers were brilliantly organized and giving of their time to myself and Pauline Conneely for our show. I can't wait for the next chance to play in this very special space."

- Dave Curley, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer & Dancer from Corofin, Co. Galway, Ireland

Shannon Heaton CelticMKE

"What a lovely space. The stage is a nice size, but not overwhelming for smaller groups - with stars...stars as a backdrop! It's easy to connect with my audience here. A very warm, informal feeling in the place. But meanwhile, pro sound and hospitality. Five gold stars to this class venue."

- Shannon Heaton, Irish Traditional Flute Musician from Boston, MA