# Event Details - **Event Name**: Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Celtic Harpist & Storyteller Patrick Ball presents a musical and dramatic performance in his return to the UICC stage!About this EventReturning to the UICC stage—Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. He has recorded nine instrumental and five spoken word albums which have sold well over one-half million copies internationally and won national awards in both the music and spoken word categories.Whether in the stronghold of a Galway chieftain in the years before history began or yesterday in the snug corner of a pub in Dublin, the Irish have always delighted in storytelling. Their passion for eloquence and wordplay, their deep devotion to their mythical past, their ability to find joy and humor in a dark world, and their belief that the supernatural world could appear between one breath and the next made their stories and the telling of them unrivaled in the world of the oral tradition.And always, amidst the storytelling, there was music. Jigs, reels and haunting airs graced the spaces between the tales. And first among Irish instruments, and the most honored, was the legendary Celtic harp. With its crystalline, bell-like voice and lavish resonance, it would soothe its listeners and lead them deeper into the realms of the imagination.In Celtic Harp and Story Patrick Ball rekindles the fire and wonder of an evening of Irish storytelling. For in telling the marvelous old tales of wit and enchantment, and in playing the ancient, brass-strung harp of Ireland, he not only carries on two of the richest traditions of Celtic culture, but blends them in concert to create “a warm and magical performance.”Along with Celtic Harp & Story, his beguiling blend of music and spoken word concerts, Patrick has written and currently performs three acclaimed solo musical theater pieces. O’Carolan’s Farewell to Music brings to the stage the legendary life, the turbulent times and the glorious music of Ireland’s most celebrated and beloved musician, Turlough O’Carolan. The Fine Beauty of the Island is a musical journey to Ireland’s legendary Blasket Islands in search of a deeply haunting tune and the vanished islanders who played it. "Come Dance With Me In Ireland: A Pilgrimage to Yeats Country" is a musical and dramatic performance based on the life and works of Ireland’s greatest poet, William Butler Yeats—and was a huge hit at the UICC in 2024.Patrick Ball is “a rare artist.” For in playing the ancient, legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice and performing marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, he not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them in concert to create “a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.” https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/763f3590-b239-11f1-891d-c9427994f7a5-rimg-w629-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/76529680-b239-11f1-891d-c9427994f7a5-rimg-w889-h740-dc283838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/76943360-b239-11f1-891d-c9427994f7a5-rimg-w538-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/patrick-ballceltic-harp-and-story/100001998596266233 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, music, concerts, live-music, spoken-word, performances, storytelling, theatre, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: United Irish Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.19, max: 36.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: United Irish Cultural Center - **lat**: 37.7360755 - **long**: -122.5030503 - **full address**: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/496b8610494a5901713115313292b7251b33c0cfc7b46a544bfee4bda12ab96c-rimg-w960-h400-dc6898d8-gmir.jpg?v=1787562946 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story being held? - **A:** Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story? - **A:** Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story is organized by United Irish Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Patrick Ball—Celtic Harp & Story is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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