Irish & Celtic Music Festival

September 17, 2022

Irish & Celtic Music Festival

Join the Craic in Yass at the Irish and Celtic Music Festival on the 3rd weekend in September! (16th, 17th & 18th)

The festival includes traditional Irish and Celtic music plus Australian folk, master classes and Junior Fleadh, sessions galore and Blackboard venues, Celtic markets, Poets Soiree and breakfasts, Ceilis and special workshops. So much entertainment for all of the family to enjoy!


Yass has a long Irish history of Irish settlement which is the inspiration behind this festival. The event is supported by Yass Valley Council, Embassy of Ireland and the Yass Valley Community. Held throughout many of the venues within Yass. A range of accommodation is available throughout the region.


For more information on the event please visit www.irishcelticmusicfestival.com.


The details

What: Irish & Celtic Music Festival
When: From 16 to 18 September 2022. Starts at 5 pm
Where: Yass, New South Wales, 2582
Cost: From $25 to $95. Child under 12 is FREE with paying adult. More info here.

Article from The Riotact by Yass Valley Council  | Published on 18 September 2022

https://the-riotact.com/events/irish-celtic-music-festival

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