The International Pan Celtic Festival
The International Pan Celtic Festival is a celebration of the celtic cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Isle of Man and Cornwall in music, song, dance, languages, costumes, sport and story telling. This year’s festival has an exciting programme of events to keep everyone entertained, including street performances, a parade, live music and competitions, a truly great family-friendly Easter event.
Musicians and choirs, singers and dancers, bands and storytellers from the participating celtic nations will come together to share their language and culture at this great family-friendly Easter event.
Music: The Pan Celtic festival offers the best in Celtic music, expect to see pipe bands, harpists and fiddlers from Ireland and Scotland as well as traditional folk music, even Celtic rock and pop music.
Club Nights: Club na Féile offers the best overview of the music diversity in the Celtic nations each night during the Festival as Club na Féile is hosted by each of the participating countries. The Scottish Night appeals to Céilí and dance enthusiasts. Make a point of including it in your week’s activities.
Dance: The Inter Celtic Dance Competition is held on Friday. This is perhaps the most colourful and certainly the most dramatic manifestation and expression of the Celtic vibrancy. The flair, panache and sheer energy on display makes for a stunning evening. Public displays of dance can also be viewed during festival week and our Welsh visitors, dressed in traditional costume always give a mesmerising display of their local dances.
PARADES
The Pan Celtic Parade will take place on 17th April 2020 and promises to provide a wonderful, multi colour display from all our Celtic Nations , who will display their National Flag throughout the parade.
Event Schedule
Tuesday 11th April: Official launch of Pan Celtic Festival 2023 featuring guest performances, showcasing the celtic cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man.
Wednesday 13th April:
Group Competitions featuring artistes from the six celtic nations go head to head for international awards.
Táille / Admission: €10 (covers entry to the Singing Competitions & Breizh Festival Club)
Solo Competitions featuring artists from the six celtic nations go head to head for international awards.Táille / Admission: €10 (covers entry to the Singing Competitions & Breizh Festival Club)
Pan Celtic Festival Club Breizh. Pan Celtic Festival Club hosted by Brittany showcasing the best of Breton music, song & dance.
Táille / Admission: €10 (covers entry to the Singing Competitions & The Festival Club)
Winners of Traditional Singing Group & Solo announced and winners of Traditional Singing competitions for Groups and Solo announced.
Táille / Admission: €10 (covers entry to the Singing Competitions & The Festival Club)
Amhránaíochta Traidisiúnta do Ghrúpaí:
Club na Féile – Breizh:
Buaiteoirí Comórtas Amhránaíochta Traidisiúnta: Seven Oaks Hotel
Thursday 13 April
7.30 pm: The Pan Celtic International Song Contest 2023
Featuring newly composed songs representing the six Celtic nations.
Táille / Admission: €10 (Day Pass to all events on that day)
9.30 pm: Pan Celtic Festival Club Mannin & Kernow. Mannin & Kernow will host the Festival Club spotlighting the music, song and dance.
Club na Féile – Mannin & Kernow: Seven Oaks Hotel
Friday 14th April
3.00 pm: Inter-Celtic Dance Competitions. Solo, Group & New Invention Dances.
7.30 pm: Pan Celtic Choral Concert. A gala evening of choral singing featuring choirs from the participating Celtic Nations.
Táille / Admission: €10 (Day Pass to all events on that day)
9.15 pm: Pan-Celtic Festival Club Cymru. Cymru will host the Festival Club spotlighting the music, song and dance.
Táille / Admission: €10
14 April 2023: Mórshiúl na Féile Ceatharlach
14 April 2023: Ceolchoirm na gCór Carlow Cathedral, College Street
14 April 2023: Comórtais Rince Idir-Cheilteach. Seven Oaks Hotel
14 April 2023: Club na Féile – Cymru. Seven Oaks Hotel