15th Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

Arts and Entertainment

May 25, 2023

Join us for the 15th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend!

Presented by the Center for Irish Music, Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts.

Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.

The 2023 event will be held in person at our home at the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

Weekend Schedule

Thursday, June 8th

7:00pm - Kick-off Celebration at Urban Growler Brewing.

Join us at Urban Growler at 7pm for an intimate performance from this year's visiting master artists. Then, enjoy a complimentary drink and snacks while we introduce the 2023 Fitz Scholarship recipients and introduce this year’s Master Artists. We'll wrap up the evening with a traditional session, so bring your instruments if you would like to join in!

COST

$15 adults (includes a drink ticket). Youth 18 and under are free.

Tickets are available here, or as an add-on to your Minnesota Irish Music Weekend workshop registration.

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Friday, June 9th

11:00am

Check-in available

1:00pm-4:00pm

Workshops, interviews and lectures for adults

1:00-2:20pm - Workshops, Period 1

2:40-4:00pm - Workshops, Period 2

1:00pm-5:30pm

Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program - Welcome & Workshops

7:00-9:00pm - Great Session Experience.

Location: Celtic Junction Arts Center

The 2023 Great Session Experience will bring together the Twin Cities Irish music community for many simultaneous in-person sessions around the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Musicians and non-musicians alike are invited to join in the fun. There will be a cash bar and much merriment!

Cost: FREE!

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Saturday, June 10th

9:00am-4:00pm

Workshops, interviews and lectures for adults

9:00-10:20am - Workshops, Period 3

10:40-12:00pm - Workshops, Period 4

12:00-1:00pm - Lunch Break

1:00-2:20pm - Workshops, Period 5

2:40-4:00pm - Workshops, Period 6

10:40am -4:00pm

Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program Workshops (first period is optional)

1:00-4:00pm

Irish Trad Immersion Camp, ages 9-12

4:45-5:30pm

Teen Trad Showcase

7:30-10:00pm - Master Artists Concert.

Presented by the Center for Irish Music, the Master Artists Concert is the signature event of the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend. Don't miss this rare chance to see our visiting master artists performing together on one stage!

COST: Adults (In Person) $25 advance / $30 at the door. | Youth 18 and under get in FREE

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Sunday, June 11th

9:00am -4:00pm

Intermediate & Advanced Teen Program

9:00am -4:00pm

Workshops, interviews and lectures for adults

9:00-10:20am - Workshops, Period 7

10:40am-12:00pm - Workshops, Period 8

12:00-1:00pm - Lunch Break

1:00-2:20pm - Workshops, Period 9

2:40-4:00pm - Workshops, Period 10