Boston Celtic Music Festival
- Celtic
- Trad
The 22nd annual Boston Celtic Music Festival, known as BCMFest, returns to Club Passim, Crystal Ballroom, The Burren and The Rockwell January 16-19, 2025. Presented by Passim, a Cambridge-based non-profit that supports a vibrant music community through Club Passim, the Passim School of Music, artist grants and outreach initiatives.
The 2025 festival will showcase Greater Boston’s deep tradition of music, song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, Quebecois and other Celtic communities. BCMFest features acts that are traditional as well as others that draw on contemporary sounds and ideas; full-time, professional touring acts as well as local session musicians; highlighting performers from across the generations.
CLICK HERE to see the full line-up and purchase tickets to all parts of the festival.
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 16th, 7pm-9pm. $30 / Members $25
First Round @ Club Passim
Ed Pearlman, Jacqueline Schwab & Laura ScottThe Adam Hendey Band
Hanneke Cassel
Friday, January 17th, 7pm-9pm. $30 / Members $25
Roots & Branches @ Club Passim
Elias Cardoso BandMagpie: 5-part vocal harmony group with Kate Knudsvig, Kat Wallace, Helen Kuhar, Erin Hogan, & Jacqui Armbruster Rakish
Friday, January 17th, 7:30pm-11pm. $25
Boston Urban Ceilidh @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater
The Boston Urban Ceilidh (kālē) 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.
Saturday, January 18th, 11am-6:15pm. $30
Dayfest @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater, The Burren, & The Rockwell
Saturday, January 18th, 8pm-9:30pm. $35
Nightcap with Dervish @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater
Sunday, January 19th, 10am-2pm. free admission
Live Music Brunch @ The Burren
Sunday, January 19th, various times. various registration prices
workshops @ Passim School of Music
