# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dallahan - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Traversing styles and countries of the world, Dallahan create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.About this EventDallahanForged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity. The lineup consists of Jack Badcock on guitar and vocals, Ciaran Ryan on banjo, mandolin and fiddle, Andrew Waite on accordion and Benedict Morris on fiddle.Following the release of their debut album 'When The Day Is On The Turn' in 2014, described by fRoots magazine as “the most exciting Irish music I've heard in a long time...Lunasa for the new generation” ­the band toured extensively in Europe and North America, establishing themselves internationally at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish Fest (USA), Celtic Connections (SCO), Tonder Festival (DK), Festival Dranouter (BE), Woodford Folk Festival (AUS) and countless others.In it’s first year, Dallahan was awarded the Emerging Excellence Award from Help Musicians UK and their debut album was shortlisted for 'Album of the Year' at the Scots Trad Music Awards. 2016 saw the release of their second album, 'Matter Of Time', which they performed globally 103 times that year, including travelling to Kathmandu, Nepal on behalf of the British Council to perform at the British/Nepalese bicentenary celebrations. The band was again shortlisted for 'Album of the Year' and they were awarded 'Instrumental Cut of The Year' at the LiveIreland Awards (USA). In 2019, Dallahan released their third album, (and their first with the European record label, Westpark Records) ‘Smallworld’, to critical acclaim and were shortlisted in the German Music Critics Choice Awards in the Folk category.To date, they have brought their live show to 25 countries, earned four nominations for ‘Folk Band of The Year’ in 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and enjoyed collaborations such as with songwriting legend Dougie MacLean, a commissioned composition and collaboration with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at a WWI commemorative concert and also a concert in Kathmandu with Nepal's folk music exponents, Kutumba.After a decade together as a band, Dallahan have become a veteran touring outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound, as is evident on their latest studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’ released in June 2023.Venue InfoThe auditorium is located at the corner of Franklin and 48th St. There is plenty of parking north of the building in the North parking lot that is closest to 48th St. and Hickman Road. This entrance has a handicap ramp and handicapped parking. Please do not park in the South parking lot. This lot is small and reserved for staff workers and the band and is not handicapped accessible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dallahan/100001545597677259 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, concerts, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Franklin Junior High - **lat**: 41.6122969 - **long**: -93.68435149999999 - **full address**: Franklin Junior High, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dallahan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7dc94c1f0df1d320bfd08dac95306a3bd8bec72a28a27b8f566f9ec751ad30e7-rimg-w1200-h1801-dc19140f-gmir.jpg?v=1754651898 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dallahan being held? - **A:** Dallahan takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Franklin Junior High, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Dallahan? - **A:** Tickets for Dallahan are priced at USD 39 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Dallahan? - **A:** Dallahan is organized by The Celtic Music Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dallahan is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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