Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

Join us for the 16th 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.

Schedule of Events:

Concerts and Public Events:

These events are open to anyone who would like to experience the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, whether or not they are registered in workshops or youth programs. Parents, partners, friends, fans, music-lovers are all welcome!

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

The 2024 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!

Location: Celtic Junction Arts Center

Cost: Free!

Programs:

Advanced Teen Program (12 to 19 yrs):

Three days with internationally renowned traditional Irish musicians. New tunes, new techniques, new and deepened musical friendships!

This course is specifically designed for teens who already play Irish instruments at an intermediate to advanced level. Fiddlers, flute and tin whistle players, accordion players, guitarists, pipers, banjo players and singers will all have the opportunity to learn from the visiting artists in small class sizes.

While attendance is not required, the Friday night Great Session Experience (GSE) is a highly-recommended part of the teen program and we want to see you there! We encourage families to come and join in as players or listeners. There will be a cash bar and refreshments available to the public.

Age: 12-19 years

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Instructors: MIM visiting artists

Schedule:

11:30am: Check-in opens
12:00 - 5:00 pm: Workshops
5-7pm: Dinner Break - no supervision at building during this time
7:00pm: Great Session Experience (optional)

Cost: $175 before May 20th | $225 after May 20th

Registration includes a t-shirt, free admission to the Thursday night kick-off at the Urban Growler, free admission to the Great Session Experience, a ticket to the Master Artist Concert, and snacks during the workshops. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all MIM evening events. Adult tickets available soon.

Register Here

Adult Program - Workshops, Lectures and Events:

The Minnesota Irish Weekend offers a selection of workshops & lectures with the visiting artists. There is something for everyone, musicians and non-musicians alike. Instrument-specific workshops with the visiting artists are available throughout the weekend.

Instructors: MIM visiting artists

Schedule:

12:30pm: Check-in Available
1:00pm - 2:20pm: Workshop period 1
2:40pm - 4:00pm: Workshop period 2
7:00pm: Great Session Experience (sessions all around the Celtic Junction building)

Cost:

Full weekend (10 workshops): $270 before May 20th | $300 after May 20th
8 workshops throughout the weekend: $256 before May 20th | $280 after May 20th
Á la carte workshops: $36 each before May 20th | $40 after May 20th

Register Here