Boston Celtic Music Festival at Club Passim

The First Round Concert on Thursday, January 16 at 7pm provides a night of the more traditional sounds of Celtic music in Boston. This evening’s concert will take place at Club Passim with performances from Ed Pearlman, Jacqueline Schwab & Laura Scott, Hanneke Cassel, and The Adam Hendey Band. 

The Roots and Branches Concert Friday, January 17 at 7pm  at Club Passim showcases the  dynamic sounds and diverse styles of Boston’s Celtic music community, with performances from Elias Cardoso, Rakish, and Magpie. 

BCMFest: Boston Urban Ceilidh on Friday, January 17 at 7:30pm at the Crystal Ballroom is one of the most popular events each year. The night features participatory and social dances from the Cape Breton and Scottish traditions, all with live music. No experience is necessary – all dances will be taught and led by an in-time caller. Acts include O’Riley Irish Dance, Contra Dance, and Scottish Ceilidh. 

BCMFest: Dayfest offers over six hours of entertainment from mid-morning until 5 pm on Saturday, January 18 throughout Davis Square in Somerville at The Crystal Ballroom, The Burren, and The Rockwell.  Acts confirmed to perform at Dayfest are Copley Street with Owen Marshall, Scottish Fish, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Casey & Molly, Fox River, Mrs. Wilberforce, Isabel Oliart and Friends,Clare Fraser Trio, Torrin Ryan & Amy Law, Rose Clancy Trio, Coyne Family Band, The Simon Lace Trio, Sarah Ann and Allan Chiasson, Ken Perlman with Janine Randall, Tea Time with Storyteller Joe Keane, Helen & Rose, Jen O'Shea, Riko Matsuoka, and Clara Rose & Raphaella Hero. 

BCMFest: Nightcap with Dervish – Capping BCMFest 2025 on Saturday, January 18, at 8pm at the Somerville Theater will be a performance by the widely celebrated Irish band Dervish and a special set from Rakish. "An Honorary Moment for Brian O'Donovan" will take place before Dervish’s performance. 

Enjoy some fine food in a relaxed live Celtic music atmosphere on Sunday, January 19, at the BCMFest Brunch at Club Passim from 10am – 2pm.