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Dropkick Murphys

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 6 February 2025
Ken Casey's American Celtic punk band formed in Massachusetts in 1996 and continue to deliver music that punches you square in the face, scoring numerous Top 10 albums in the USA, as well as the Platinum-selling single "I'm Shipping Up...

the olllam

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 8 February 2025
Known for their trailblazing blend of traditional Irish instruments with long, cyclical melodies, fusing jazz, and psych-post-rock, the critically acclaimed, genre-defying Irish-American supergroup The Olllam continues to push musical bou...

The Wild Murphys

The Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 8 February 2025
THE WILD MURPHYS return to Warrington Irish Club after last years brilliant show A must for any fan of Irish music ...

Amble

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual gra for the music they curate. Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland. ...

Amble

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual gra for the music they curate. Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland. ...

McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 23 February 2025
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle. Name a more iconic trio... I'll wait. First jamming together as teenagers, a quarter century later these Celtic folk heroes are still combining forces to share music with the world. Combinin...

The Mary Wallopers

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
Described by The Guardian as "invoking the raucous ghosts of The Dubliners and The Pogues to startling effect", The Mary Wallopers are a folk group from Dundalk, Ireland, breathing new life into both well known & rare ballads. Travelling th...

The Breath

The Met, Bury
Saturday 15 March 2025
Nominated for two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019, Rioghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum are the creative heart of bewitching Manchester alt-folk act The Breath. And for them, it's all about the song. Connolly writes the only way she knows ho...

Toss The Feathers

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 15 March 2025
Manchester's most exciting Celtic export since Phil Lynott, legendary folk rockers Toss the Feathers are known for their contemporary blending of traditional Irish music with various music styles. Originally formed in 1987 after Dave Smylie...

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 17 March 2025
Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons 'The Dubliners'. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran B...

The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...

Orla Gartland

Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Dublin singer-songwriter Orla Gartland had a childhood steeped in music. Taught traditional folk instruments at the age of five, she moved onto the guitar at 12 and posted her first video to YouTube at 13. The ever-humble musician's online ...

WAKE

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 17 - Monday 21 April 2025
THISISPOPBABY's electrifying new show comes to Manchester with glitter, beats and banging tunes - this Irish WAKE is the ultimate celebration of life. Experience WAKE - the electrifying Irish variety phenomenon from acclaimed Irish theatre...

The Pogues

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return in 2025 for their first UK Tour since 2012 to celebrate 40 years of 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'. Featuring original members, Mancunian accordian ...

Hothouse Flowers

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 7 June 2025
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 16 August 2025
Join Ireland's No.1 Folk 'n' Roll band Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for "The Ultimate Irish Hooley" direct from the Emerald Isle performing iconic Irish songs and party anthems from legendary acts...

Riverdance

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 23 - Wednesday 27 August 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...

The Stars Of Irish Country

Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 25 September 2025
  Featuring the Queen of Country Music Philomena Begley who is celebrating 60 years in the music business and has had a glittering career that spans over 6 decades at the top, the accordion maestro and hugely popular Sean Wilson who makes ...

Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...
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