Midsummer: Oíche Tine Cnámh

Immerse yourself in ancient tradition as we celebrate Midsummer with music, storytelling, dance and fire.

Midsummer has its roots in ancient Irish traditions. We're marking this significant date in the Celtic calendar on Saturday 21st June - also known as the Summer Solstice. Explore our exhibit buildings as they're brought to life by crafts and music, before a dance performance around the Midsummer bonfire at our Neolithic court tomb.

Often known in Irish as Oíche Tine Cnámh (night of the bonfire), a fire is one of the most enduring traditions of the date. Our Midsummer evening will finish with a specially commissioned dance piece around the Midsummer fire at the Ulster Folk Museum's Neolithic court tomb. This one-off performance has been created by Off The Rails Dance, which will be performed alongside musicians curated by An Droichead. McCusker's Pub will then be open for post-performance drinks from 21:00 to 23:00.

You may also like the following events from Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra:

• Next Monday, 5th May, 10:00 am, May Day at Ulster Folk Museum in Holywood
• This month, 24th May, 11:30 am, Homes in Focus: Drumnahunshin Farmhouse in Holywood
• This month, 31st May, 10:00 am, *FULLY BOOKED* Craft Workshops: Intro to Handloom Weaving in Holywood

Also check out other Music events in Holywood, Entertainment events in Holywood.