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 and in the local community, including concerts, Ward Irish Music Archives events, our Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music classes, and more!

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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

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.

CelticMKE Disc Golf Open

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

Chuck Ward Memorial Blood Drives

May 13: 3-7pm. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

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 14th-17th, 2025 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 17: Join us for 18 holes of golf at the Ironwood Golf Course while supporting our Ward Irish Music Archives.

Andy Irvine: Ceol & Ól Concert Series

October 10: Legendary Irish folk singer-songwriter Andy Irvine performs for one night only as part of his first United States tour since 2016.

Celtic Christmas Boutique

Saturday, November 22: Free Admission. Shop Irish and holiday themed items from small businesses throughout the Midwest!

The Calling: Music and Cultural Tour of Ireland

January 15-25, 2026: 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!