2024 Celtic Festivals

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20 x WORLDWIDE CELTIC FESTIVALS

Lowender Peran - Redruth, Cornwall, UK
Dates: October 25-27, 2024
Website: Lowender Peran (click)

Description: Lowender Peran is an important Celtic festival in Cornwall, UK. It's a prominent event that celebrates Cornish culture and its Celtic connections, drawing performers from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, the Isle of Man, and Cornwall. The festival has been running since 1978 and has played a significant role in the revival and promotion of Cornish music, dance, and traditions.
The festival typically takes place over several days in October, with the 2024 dates being October 25th to 27th in Redruth, Cornwall. The event includes a wide range of activities such as music performances, dance sessions, workshops, street entertainment, storytelling, and more. Highlights often include ceilidhs (social folk dances), Cornish wrestling, and various cultural workshops.

Celtic Connections - Glasgow, Scotland
Dates: January 18 - February 4, 2024
​Website: Celtic Connections(click)
Description: A winter festival celebrating Celtic music and culture with performances from international artists.

CelticFest Vancouver - Vancouver, Canada
Dates: March 15-17, 2024
Website: CelticFest Vancouver (click)
Description: Western Canada's largest Celtic festival with music, dance, and parades.

Saint Patrick's Festival - Dublin, Ireland
Dates: March 15-18, 2024
Website: Saint Patrick's Festival (click)
Description: Celebrates Ireland's national holiday with parades, music, and cultural events.

Pan Celtic Festival - Carlow, Ireland
Dates: April 2-7, 2024
Website: Pan Celtic Festival (click)
Description: Celebrates the cultures of the six Celtic nations with music, dance, and language events.

​Ortigueira's Festival of Celtic World - Ortigueira, Spain
Dates: July 11-14, 2024
Website: Festival de Ortigueira (click)
Description: One of the largest free folk festivals in Europe, focused on Celtic music.

Maine Celtic Celebration - Belfast, USA
Dates: July 19-21, 2024
Website: Maine Celtic Celebration (click)
Description: A family-oriented celebration of Celtic music and culture.

Celtic Festival Missoula - Missoula, USA
Dates: July 20, 2024
Website: Celtic Festival Missoula (click)
Description: Celebrates Celtic heritage with music, dance, and cultural activities.

Interceltic Festival of Avilés - Avilés, Spain
Dates: July 22-27, 2024
Website: Interceltic Festival of Avilés (click)
Description: Celebrates Celtic music and culture from across Europe.
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Festival de Cornouaille - Quimper, France
Dates: July 23-28, 2024
Website: Festival de Cornouaille (click)
Description: A showcase of Breton culture with music, dance, and traditional costumes.

Great American Irish Festival - Frankfort, USA
Dates: July 26-28, 2024
Website: Great American Irish Festival (click)
Description: A celebration of Irish culture with music, dance, and cultural exhibits.

Montelago Celtic Festival - Colfiorito, Italy
Dates: August 1-3, 2024
Website: Montelago Celtic Festival (click)
Description: Italy's largest Celtic festival with music, workshops, and reenactments.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Edinburgh, Scotland
Dates: August 2-26, 2024
Website: Edinburgh Festival Fringe (click)
Description: Although not exclusively Celtic, this festival features many Celtic performances within its vast program.
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Dublin Irish Festival - Dublin, USA
Dates: August 2-4, 2024
Website: Dublin Irish Festival (click)
Description: One of the largest Irish festivals in the US, featuring music, dance, and cultural activities.

Festival Interceltique de Lorient** - Lorient, France
Dates: August 2-11, 2024
Website: Festival Interceltique de Lorient(click)
Description: A major event celebrating Celtic cultures from Brittany and around the world.

Puck Fair - Killorglin, Ireland
Dates: August 10-12, 2024
Website: Puck Fair (click)
Description: One of Ireland's oldest fairs, combining a cattle fair with a celebration of Celtic traditions.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann - Tullamore, Ireland
Dates: August 11-18, 2024
Website: Fleadh Cheoil (click)
Description: The world's largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song, and dance.

Milwaukee Irish Fest - Milwaukee, USA
Dates: August 15-18, 2024
Website: Milwaukee Irish Fest (click)
Description: The largest Irish festival in the world, featuring music, culture, and cuisine.

Kansas City Irish Fest - Kansas City, USA
Dates: August 30 - September 1, 2024
Website: KC Irish Fest (click)
Description: A celebration of Irish culture with music, dance, and family-friendly activities.

Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Festival** - Estes Park, USA
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
Website: Estes Park Highland Festival (click)
Description: Features traditional Scottish games, music, and dance.
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Celtic Colours International Festival - Cape Breton Island, Canada
Dates: October 11-19, 2024
Website: Celtic Colours(click)
Description: A festival featuring Celtic music from Nova Scotia and around the world.

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This is not an extensive list and was created with the use of A.I. so if there are errors, or major omissions then please contact us and let us know and we will do our best to correct it.

Cousin Jack