Welcome to the Kansas City Irish Center!

Upcoming Events

Events

Feb 18

Feb 18, 2026

MUSIC

In Concert: Socks in the Frying Pan

Feb 18, 2026

MUSIC

Join the Irish Center as we welcome Socks in the Frying Pan!

Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland - the mecca of Irish traditional music - was formed in 2014. Their "Socks Sound" combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition, pitch-perfect harmonies, and a big splash of quick wit and banter.

Feb 18, 2026

MUSIC

Feb 21

Feb 21, 2026

MUSIC, SPECIAL EVENTS

Irish Winterfest

Feb 21, 2026

MUSIC, SPECIAL EVENTS

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 introducing your new favorites the Waxie Dargles, there's no better way to start the Irish season than Irish Winterfest!

Feb 21, 2026

MUSIC, SPECIAL EVENTS

Feb 24

Feb 24, 2026

LITERATURE FILM THEATER

Book Club: These Days by Lucy Caldwell

Feb 24, 2026

LITERATURE FILM THEATER

These Days is a timeless and heart-breaking novel about living under duress, about family, and about how we try to stay true to ourselves.

Feb 24, 2026

LITERATURE FILM THEATER

Mar 6

Mar 6, 2026

MUSIC

In Concert: Screaming Orphans

Mar 6, 2026

MUSIC

The Irish Center is delighted to welcome the Screaming Orphans on March 6!

Screaming Orphans are a chart-topping all-sister folk and pop band from Ireland. They are known worldwide for their award-winning sound combining original pop songs with a unique take on traditional Irish music. The band has always defied being pigeonholed, having masterfully developed their own unique fusion of folk and pop.

Mar 6, 2026

MUSIC

Mar 10

Mar 10, 2026

DANCE

March Céilí Night

Mar 10, 2026

DANCE

It's March - officially the Irish season! Drop in to our monthly céilí night and learn some moves for St. Patrick's Day!

Mar 10, 2026

DANCE

Mar 19

Mar 19, 2026

MUSIC

In Concert: Paul Byrom

Mar 19, 2026

MUSIC

Following the huge success of his 40 city tour with Celtic Thunder, original member, Paul Byrom returns to America this March with his own solo tour "Songs From Home", performing many fan favorites from his 8 solo albums and telling endless amounts of stories in between. This is a concert like no other.

Mar 19, 2026

MUSIC

To Celebrate, Support, Preserve and Promote Irish Heritage and Culture.

Upcoming Programs

The Center is the hub of Kansas City Irish activities, programs, music and educational opportunities.

DANCE

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Mar 10, 2026

March Céilí Night

Mar 10, 2026

Apr 14, 2026

April Céilí Night

Apr 14, 2026

May 12, 2026

May Céilí Night

May 12, 2026

GENEALOGY

HANDCRAFTS

Join us each Monday for Social Knitting in our 15 W. Linwood Community Space.

Mondays from 1:30 - 4pm

LANGUAGE

Our Spring Term is in session:

Began: Jan 20-21
Break Week: Feb 10
Last Session: Mar 4

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Mar 31, 2026

Beginning Irish: April 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Beginning Irish aims to guide students through a basic understanding of the history of the Irish language and introduce structure and grammar concepts through fun, practical applications of new words. Students will leave being able to hold simple conversations.

This course is geared at brand-new speakers of the Irish language.

Mar 31, 2026

Continuing Irish: April 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Continuing Irish builds upon our Beginning Irish course. Delve deeper into understanding the history of the Irish language and gain a deeper comprehension of structure and grammar concepts through fun, practical applications of new words. Students will leave being able to hold basic conversations.

This course is geared at newer Irish language students wishing to continue improving their skills.

Mar 31, 2026

Continuing Irish II: April 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Continuing Irish II builds upon our previous Irish courses. Delve deeper into understanding the history of the Irish language and gain a deeper comprehension of structure and grammar concepts through fun, practical applications of new words. Students will leave being able to hold basic conversations.

This course is geared at newer Irish language students wishing to continue improving their skills.

Mar 31, 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Continuing Irish IV: April 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Continuing Irish IV builds upon our Beginning Irish course. Delve deeper into understanding the history of the Irish language and gain a deeper comprehension of structure and grammar concepts through fun, practical applications of new words. Students will leave being able to hold basic conversations and tell simple stories.

This course is geared at newer Irish language students wishing to continue improving their skills.

Apr 1, 2026