In Concert: Piper Nicolas Brown
Nicolas Brown is “an excellent piper” and one of a “who’s who of Irish music scholarship” (The Irish Echo).
In Concert: Neil Byrne
Neil Byrne is an Irish singer, songwriter and musician, best known as a member of the popular group Celtic Thunder. In addition to his work with Celtic Thunder, he is also an accomplished solo artist, having released several albums that showcase his range across genres like folk, pop, and traditional Irish music.
In Concert: Cassie and Maggie
The JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia's folk traditions into new realms, Cassie and Maggie bring an exhilarating energy that is both timeless and irresistibly modern.
In Concert: Trasna
Join the Irish Center as we welcome Trasna on May 12!
Trasna, the Irish folk duo comprised of Ger O'Donnell from County Clare and Trevor Sexton from County Limerick, has been captivating audiences for six years with their rich and diverse musical offerings. Both singers and multi-instrumentalists, O'Donnell and Sexton are known for their exceptional skill with a range of instruments including guitars, piano, double bass, banjo, whistle, flute, and several unique, less conventional instruments.
In Concert: Gráinne Hunt
With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heartmelting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland's vocalists and songwriters.
“The Irish Joni". - Michael Londra
In Concert: The Jeremiahs
In the year 2013, weathering the initial challenges of starting a band, The Jeremiahs formed to become a welcome gopher in the garden of Celtic music, quickly grabbing the attention of Irish Music Magazine’s Sean Laffey says they are “One of the freshest bands in traditional music “, and Live Ireland who published “They are the real deal”.
Irish Winterfest
It's the most wonderful time of the year - St. Patrick's Day! Kick off the season with the Irish Center at our annual Irish Winterfest.
Featuring Jump 2-3, the Irish dancers of the Kansas City metro area, and bringing back Irish Center favorites Blame Not the Bard, there's no better way to start the Irish season than Irish Winterfest!
In Concert: The Bow Tides
The Bow Tides is a powerhouse Celtic ensemble led by three Irish fiddlers: Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns and champion Irish dancer Katie Grennan. These dynamic women are veterans of the stage and studio, with a collective 16 years as the fiddlers with the Irish-American supergroup Gaelic Storm.
Magical Mystery Candlemas Celebration
Beatles, Brigid's Day and Bagpipes!
This annual tradition, hosted by The Irish Center of Kansas City and Gerald Trimble and Jambaroque, will feature Beatles classics paired with plenty of Irish and Scottish tunes and songs , and, of course, a few selections from the other traditions we explore-Cutting edge acoustic music connecting cultures through the ages with rare and historic instruments.
$20 at door.
Irish New Year's Eve
Join us on New Year’s Eve as we toast to 2025 with our friends in Ireland - and on Irish time! Eddie Delahunt will provide the tunes as we sing our way into the new year.
In Concert: Rory Makem
Through more than 34 years of plying his craft, Rory has established himself as one of the leading forces in the song tradition of Irish music.
In Concert: The Byrne Brothers
Join us on September 23 as we welcome The Byrne Brothers back to the Irish Center!
The Byrne Brothers, from Donegal, Ireland, are a multi award winning family band currently taking the Irish American scene by storm!
Blame Not The Bard
Blame Not the Bard is on a mission: to bring alive the songs and stories of Ireland. Join us as we welcome the KC Irish Fest favorites to the Irish Center!
The Finns
The Finns are two brothers who play a thoroughly enjoyable show with a unique brand Irish folk music.
Winterfest featuring Aoife Scott
Join us for our annual kick-off to the St. Patrick's Day season! We'll be joined by our friends at the Driscoll School of Irish Dance, O'Riada Manning Academy of Irish Dance, and close out the evening with Aoife Scott!
Reverie Road
We're bringing new Irish supergroup Reverie Road to the Irish Center! Don't miss this fresh new outfit with your favorites from Gaelic Storm, Solas, Cherish the Ladies, and more!
Emma Langford w/ Carswell & Hope
Join us as we welcome Emma Langford to the Irish Center, joined by fellow Limerick native Nick Carswell and Carswell and Hope! This event is presented in partnership with The Bridge 90.9.