The 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.

Our visiting artists are recognized for their musical mastery. They will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music. This year’s featured artists include musicians Michael Rooney – harp, concertina; June McCormack – flute; Louise Mulcahy – uilleann pipes, flute; Macdara Ó Faoláin – fiddle, bouzouki, song; Diarmuid Ó Meachair – accordion; Shane Mulchrone – tenor banjo; and Laura Feddersen – fiddle!

The 2026 weekend includes a rousing Kick-Off Celebration at a local brewery. The Great Session Experience is free, open to all,  and includes céili dance with a live band! The much-anticipated Master Artists Concert, featuring all visiting artists, is a must-see event.

Workshops are offered in accordion, banjo, bouzouki, concertina, fiddle, flute, harp, whistle, uilleann pipes, and song, along with fascinating in-depth talks and lectures with visiting artists on the Irish musical tradition. Programs aimed at 8 to 13-year-olds, teens, and adults are offered.