Grab a drink at the bar, bring your dancing shoes and join host Maeve Gilchrist for an exhilarating evening of fiddle music and dance! Enjoy the traditional session hosted by Boston-based Scottish fiddler Katie McNally, pianist Neil Pearlman and fiddler/accordionist Emily Troll along with some surprise special guests. And be prepared to grab a partner and dance as Katie teaches some easy-to-learn traditional Ceili-dances. Pure-drop fun!

Location: Third Floor, Shalin Liu Performance Center 

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Maeve Gilchrist, artistic director
September 12-15, 2024

In partnership with Rockport Music, Edinburgh-born harpist/composer Maeve Gilchrist proudly presents the 5th annual Rockport Celtic Festival celebrating new and old music from Scotland to Scandinavia! As always, the Festival features an extraordinary variety of new and familiar musicians, singers and storytellers.

FESTIVAL MUSICIANS

Maeve Gilchrist, harp  | Jeremy Kittel (artist-in-residence)  Hannah Read Trio, fiddle, guitar, singer  |  Väsen  |  Pine Street Flyers  |  Katie McNally  |   Neil Pearlman  |  Darol Anger, fiddle  |  Bruce Molsky, guitar, fiddle  |  David Coffin, vocals  |   |  Madelyn Monaghan, voice  |  Joey Abarta, Irish piper | Jeremy Kittel TrioLiz Carroll, fiddle, composer  |  Rasa String Quartet | Logan Coale, double bass

ROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

WINDOW NOTICE: Due to the volume level of certain concerts, the curtain may be closed over the window for acoustical purposes. All efforts will be made to keep the view available prior to the concert.

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Thank you to our 2024 Rockport Celtic Festival Corporate Partner!