# Event Details - **Event Name**: 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for Oldest, Traditional Irish Music Festival in the United States: the 52nd Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival, a weekend packed from top to bottom with Irish music, dance & culture over three days: FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY October 9, 10, and 11, 2026 at the Philadelphia Commodore Barry Irish Arts & Culture Center in Mt. Airy. Friday Night October 9th: 8:00PM -- Singers Night Hosted by Fergie Carey of Fergie’s Pub, featuring Matt Ward, Kevin McCloskey and Steve Stanislaw in the Fireside Room 8:00PM A Ceili Mor in the Ballroom with John Shields calling and McDermott’s Handy and friends providing live music in the Ballroom Saturday October 10th: Doors open at 1:00pm Family Friendly Activities in the Barry Room Irish Vendors, St Brigid's Crosses with The McGills from 2pm-6pm, Irish Language for Beginners with Patty Loemer at 2:30pm as well as Mask decorating, Jack O’Lanterns, and a Scone Contest! Scone Contest Rules: Please Enter a loaf of your favorite scone recipe to the judges on Saturday from 130pm-230pm. Judging will take place at 3pm in which judges will sample and choose their favorite. The People’s choice will be sampled from 330-530pm with the contestant gaining the most donations as votes declared the winner. Both winners will be announced at start of evening concert. Look for Face Painting with Sue Foo and The Ceili Group Archive Display in the Ballroom with more vendors and crafts Workshops Fireside room 1:30 PM Sean Nos Dancing with Kate Spanos and Nathan Bishop 2:45 PM 2 Hand Kitchen Dances with Bobby Graham and Alec Charon 4:00 PM Ceili Dancing with Bobby Graham and Alec Charon Library 2:00 PM Beginner Fiddle with Caitlin Finley 3:15 PM Uilleann Pipes with Will Woodson 4:30 PM Irish Fairytales and Ghost Stories with Connie Koppe Dining room 2:00 PM Composition: The Making of a Tune with Damien Connelly 3:15 PM Accompaniment with Sean Earnest 4:30 PM Arrangement with Poor Man's Gambit In the Ballroom 2:00 PM John Kelly Memorial Session 3:15 PM Next Generation 4:30 PM Fiona Tundall 6:00 PM Evening Concert with - Poor Man's Gambit Damien Connelly & Sean Earnest Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson 10:30 PM Session in the Fireside Room Sunday, October 11th 12:00 PM Annual Membership Meeting – Free food available! 1:00pm Next Generation Session 3:00 pm Second Sunday Ceili 5:00 pm Final Goodbye - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bala-cynwyd/52nd-annual-irish-traditional-music-festival/200030502466537 - **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, music-festivals, concerts, contests, workshops, meetups, live-music, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, ghost-hunts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 108 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bala Cynwyd - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA - **lat**: 40.05024 - **long**: -75.19084 - **full address**: 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA 19119-2642, United States, Bala Cynwyd ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cf287e1defe9ca593cfde4330d44d0e9ab9770b15e09a0f39fc7d03904944fb2-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788611542 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival being held? - **A:** 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA 19119-2642, United States, Bala Cynwyd. - **Q**: Who is organizing 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival? - **A:** 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival is organized by Philadelphia Ceili Group. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Philadelphia Ceili Group's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Philadelphia Ceili Group a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Philadelphia Ceili Group has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 52nd Annual Irish Traditional Music Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bala Cynwyd, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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