Milwaukee Irish Fest Unveils Global Celtic Lineup

Highlights:

• The 43rd Milwaukee Irish Fest—taking place on Milwaukee’s lakefront from August 15-18—will feature artists from across the globe, including Japan, Italy and Canada.
• The festival will also feature The Tumbling Paddies, currently the #1 artist in Ireland.
• On Saturday night, there will be a Sinead O’Connor tribute concert featuring The Screaming Orphans, playing songs from the Irish music icon.

MILWAUKEE (May 30, 2024) – While Celtic culture makes its home in Ireland and other Celtic nations, it has made an impact all over the world. At the 2024

Artists making their first trip to Milwaukee Irish Fest include O’Jizo, a trio of multi-instrumentalists from Tokyo, Japan who play traditional Irish music. Gadan, hailing from Italy, are also joining the lineup with their unique blend of traditional Irish, bluegrass, and folk. And coming from Canada are fiddle duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.

Milwaukee Irish Fest always honors a mix of past and present Irish music. The festival will feature The Tumbling Paddies,—who are currently the #1 band in Ireland—as well as a Sinead O’Connor tribute concert on Saturday night, with The Screaming Orphans and other artists honoring the Irish music icon. The Bow Tides, a powerhouse trio of fiddlers who used to play with Gaelic Storm, will also be performing.

Longtime attendees of Milwaukee Irish Fest will also see some of their favorite returning acts, including The High Kings, Byrne Brothers, Doolin’, and more. And as always, a host of local Irish dance schools will take the stage for thrilling dance performances.

“We pride ourselves in showcasing the best of Celtic music and culture at Milwaukee Irish Fest, and this year proves that the culture has left its mark on the world,” said Caitlin Ward, Executive Director of Milwaukee Irish Fest. “Whether you’ve been to Milwaukee Irish Fest for decades or if this is your first time, there’s always something new to discover.”

In addition to more than 100 music acts on 16 stages, the festival celebrates all aspects of Celtic culture. Other cultural activities at the festival include sports, educational classes, food and drink, and kids activities.

View the full entertainment lineup on Irish Fest’s website to begin planning your festival experience, with filters to sort by day, stage, country of origin, and genre. Tickets are on sale now, featuring a discounted rate through June 30th.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.