Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
An Irish Celebration will bring the soul of traditional Irish music to the concert halls across the USA in March 2026, paying homage to Ireland’s musical roots while celebrating its evolving global influence. Curated by Ireland’s preeminent musician Martin Hayes and his Common Ground Ensemble, the concert will showcase a dynamic lineup of artists in an unbroken, immersive through-performance that promises to enchant audiences and celebrate the cultural bridge between Ireland and the USA.
By bringing this program to life, Hayes aims to share the depth, resilience and joy of Irish folk music with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, celebrating the legacy of a culture which connects and inspires. Through this tour, An Irish Celebration, will create a timeless bridge of music, storytelling, and dance—a true celebration of the arts, Irish heritage and the enduring power of cultural exchange.
In cooperation with the National Concert Hall, Dublin; with support from Culture Ireland.
Performing Artists
Martin Hayes, Fiddle
The Common Ground Ensemble
Cormac McCarthy, Piano
Kate Ellis, Cello
Kyle Sanna, Guitar
Brian Donnellan, Bouzouki, Harmonium, and Concertina
Sam Amidon, Guitar and Vocals
Síle Denvir, Harp and Vocals
Nic Gareiss, Percussive Dance
Stephanie Keane, Percussive Dance
with Special Guest Paul Muldoon
For more information, visit: clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2526/other-events/Martin-Hayes
An Irish Celebration will bring the soul of traditional Irish music to the concert halls across the USA in March 2026, paying homage to Ireland’s musical roots while celebrating its evolving global influence. Curated by Ireland’s preeminent musician Martin Hayes and his Common Ground Ensemble, the concert will showcase a dynamic lineup of artists in an unbroken, immersive through-performance that promises to enchant audiences and celebrate the cultural bridge between Ireland and the USA.
By bringing this program to life, Hayes aims to share the depth, resilience and joy of Irish folk music with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, celebrating the legacy of a culture which connects and inspires. Through this tour, An Irish Celebration, will create a timeless bridge of music, storytelling, and dance—a true celebration of the arts, Irish heritage and the enduring power of cultural exchange.
In cooperation with the National Concert Hall, Dublin; with support from Culture Ireland.
Performing Artists
Martin Hayes, Fiddle
The Common Ground Ensemble
Cormac McCarthy, Piano
Kate Ellis, Cello
Kyle Sanna, Guitar
Brian Donnellan, Bouzouki, Harmonium, and Concertina
Sam Amidon, Guitar and Vocals
Síle Denvir, Harp and Vocals
Nic Gareiss, Percussive Dance
Stephanie Keane, Percussive Dance
with Special Guest Paul Muldoon
For more information, visit: clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2526/other-events/Martin-Hayes
