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Over 100 Acts Across 16 Stages!

From traditional Irish to indie-rock there's musical entertainment for everyone at Milwaukee Irish Fest! Explore the lineup below and click on each artist to learn more about their music and to view their performance schedule!

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TradFest

Winter in Dublin with TradFest

Milwaukee Irish Fest partners with TradFest to bring emerging Irish artists over to the United States to perform at the festival! 

Learn about all that Ireland’s Capital has to offer at the ‘Winter in Dublin With TradFest’ stand at the Snug Stage. Milwaukee Irish Fest is partnering with Dublin and TradFest to showcase the best of both! Catch TradFest performers all weekend long, and afterwards, chat to the Dublin team to win a winter break. Check out performances from TradFest artists on Thursday at the Lakefront Brewery Stage and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the intimate Snug Stage.

This year's TradFest showcase artists are:

About TradFest

TradFest is a joyful celebration of Irish identity through music. Each January, it showcases the best of established and emerging musical talent at a landmark festival which is rooted in the historic and atmospheric setting of Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural quarter. Over 50 live music concerts take place in some of the best pubs in Temple Bar, as well as key historical landmarks in Dublin.

TradFest is reimagining and redefining Irish music and reaching growing Irish and international audiences at live events and through digital channels. It adopts a fluid approach to programming and is constantly curating the best of established Irish traditional and folk musicians with emerging performers, some of whom got their career breaks and opportunities to perform at international events through TradFest.

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Special Shows

A Tribute to Sinead O’Connor: The Screaming Orphans and Friends
Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 p.m. | Miller Lite Stage

In July 2023, the world mourned the loss of Sinead O’Connor, a Dublin-born music sensation who transcended borders to become an international icon. With her anthems of passion and protest, she left an indelible mark on the music scene of the 1980s and beyond. As both a songwriter and activist, O’Connor often faced criticism for her bold statements and actions, which were later recognized as truths upon her passing. Having shared the stage with O’Connor, The Screaming Orphans, themselves acclaimed musicians, join Milwaukee Irish Fest in paying homage to this legendary figure in rock music, a cherished icon not only of Ireland but of the world.

Concertina Circle: Mary McNamara, Mohsen Amini & Lexie Boatright
Sunday, August 18 at 4:30 p.m. | Village Pub Stage

For more than a century, the concertina has been associated with Irish Traditional music. Cherished for its compact size and distinctive sound, it makes an ideal instrument for musicians on the move. This special showcase will shine a spotlight on the rich array of tunes associated with this beloved instrument. From County Clare is the esteemed Mary MacNamara, one of the foremost concertina players in Ireland.Hailing from Scotland, renowned musician Mohsen Amini, known for his virtuosity with Talisk. Representing the United States is Lexie Boatwright, a talented musician performing at the festival with her latest ensemble, The Consequences.

Celtic World Showcase 

Milwaukee Irish Fest is ecstatic to share details about a unique showcase that patrons can look forward to next month. The Celtic World Showcase will highlight artists who continue centuries-old musical traditions while shaping modern global music and feature performers from Scotland, Canada, Japan, Ireland, France, and Italy. 

It is estimated that there are over 100 million people across the world who claim they have descended from the Celts, the Iron Age people who inhabited large areas of Western Europe.  Sharing languages and cultural similarities, the folk and traditional music of these Celts evolved over time and became integral to their communities. The music of these territories has traveled around the globe, and Milwaukee Irish Fest is thrilled to bring them to Milwaukee in August.

Take a look at the Celtic World Showcase performers and be sure to check out their shows throughout the festival!

  • Doolin’
  • The East Pointers
  • Elephant Sessions
  • Gadan with Enda Scahill
  • Mary MacNamara and Sorcha Costello
  • Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
  • O’Jizo
  • Talisk

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