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A celebration of Irish music, culture and heritage in the heart of Wortley Village in London, Ontario.

The first annual Forest City Irish Fest will be September 19, 2026 ☘️ The inaugural Forest City Irish Fest will take place on September 19th, 2026 on the Green in Wortley Village. It will showcase Irish traditional music, singing, dancing, storytelling, sports and much more.

06/16/2026

Tá sé in am don chóisir ☘️

After the FREE festival (September 19) in the village concludes, FCIF will continue its celebrations at the German Canadian Club London with a traditional Irish session. 🎉

This will be your chance to mingle the night away as our festival performers and local musicians fill the pubs with traditional Irish music! 🇮🇪 🎶

Hosting the traditional Irish session will be world renowned Irish musicians, Seán and Michael Gavin. 🌍

Tickets for the after party will be available to purchase by the general public. 🎟️

Stay tuned on socials and www.forestcityirishfest.com as we begin to release info on accommodations, venues, artists, and festival schedules.

Seán Gavin

06/10/2026

Fáilte ☘️

On September 18th (Irish Fest eve), FCIF will be hosting a traditional welcome reception at the historical Hyland Cinema to kick off the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest. 🎉

This will be a fun and casual evening where old friends can reunite, and new friendships can ignite! 🔥

Featured presentations include:

• Irish Canadian novelist, Emma Donoghue
• A live performance by the Clare man himself, Michael Darcy (who will be accompanied by Dan MacDonald, John Murphy, and Ross Griffiths)
• A recherché Irish movie selected by the Hyland Cinema!

Tickets for the welcome reception and Irish movie will be available to purchase by the general public. 🎟️

Stay tuned on socials and www.forestcityirishfest.com as we begin to release info on accommodations, venues, artists, and festival schedules.

Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps Room by Emma Donoghue

06/08/2026

Gairdín beoir ☘️

On June 6th, Trevor Lewington performed at the German Canadian Club London biergarten to help raise money for the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! This was an evening with delightful friends, dynamite music, and delicious weather. 😎🎶🌞

Only 103 days to go! ⏳

Tighten your suspenders and double knot your shoelaces, because on September 19th, Wortley Village will transform into the ultimate FREE Irish festival experience. With over thirty performers and an array of Irish cultural activities, you will surely walk away with memories that will last a lifetime. 🇮🇪

06/07/2026

Deireadh seachtaine féile ☘️

We had a tune-tastic weekend sharing information about the Forest City Irish Fest, the Forest City Comhaltas, and the London Irish GAA Club. We met so many wonderful new people at Wortley's Gathering on the Green and London’s Multicultural Festival. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this action-packed weekend!

06/06/2026

Gairdín beoir ☘️

The weather is looking good! ☀️

Come down to the German Canadian Club London tonight at 5:00pm and enjoy the stellar music of Trevor Lewington. 🌳 🇮🇪

This event is outdoors and family friendly; lots of room for kids to play! 🌞 ⚽️

EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: 1 Cove Road, London, ON
Tickets: $10 at the gate
Doors Open: 5:00pm
Start Time: 6:00pm

Food and Drink available for purchase.

Proceeds at the gate go towards funding the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest.

06/01/2026

An pháirc ☘️

On September 19th, the heart of Old South will transform into an Irish village during the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! 🇮🇪

The Green will be our main venue from 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday. 🌳

This includes…

• Four stages
• Over thirty performers
• Seventy vendors
• A kid zone with bouncy castles
• A beer garden
• A variety of fare
• An array of wolfhounds
• A heritage corner
• Interactive hurling activities
• A cannon (yes, a cannon)
• And more (there is always more)

This list is just scratching the surface of what you’ll experience during the Forest City Irish Fest! 🎉

Stay tuned on socials and www.forestcityirishfest.com as we begin to release info on accommodations, venues, artists, and festival schedules.

Iontach! 👏🏻

05/30/2026

Gairdín beoir ☘️

Only one week away!

Join the FCIF on June 6th at the German Canadian Club London biergarten for another fundraiser of exceptional music, beer, and food. 🎶 🍻 🍟

This event is outdoors and family friendly; lots of room for kids to play! 🌞 ⚽️

Our star performer, Trevor Lewington, is the lead singer/songwriter of the tasty band, Enter the Haggis. Also, his debut solo album released in 2016, Lion of Grace, was a delectable delight! 🎸

So, come down to the German-Canadian Club on June 6th and enjoy a sneaky peeky of what’s to come at the Forest City Irish Fest! 🌳 🇮🇪

EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: 1 Cove Road, London, ON
Tickets: $10 at the gate
Doors Open: 5:00pm
Start Time: 6:00pm

Food and Drink available for purchase.

Proceeds at the gate go towards funding the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest.

05/16/2026

Eachtra ceoil ☘️

Forest City Irish Fest presents Strathroy Mini Irish Fest!

The Forest City Irish Fest, the most anticipated Irish event in London, is bringing a mini taste of Irish culture to downtown Strathroy for one night only! 🎉

On July 11th, wander through the streets of Strathroy and choose your own Irish adventure...

Dublin balladeer Alan Lynch kicks off festivities at the Cookie Bar, with free entry from 5pm.

Then, at 7pm, Canadian Folk Music Award winners Maggie's Wake bring rich harmonies and thoughtful songwriting to Strathroy United Church.

Finally, at 9pm, local traditional Irish musicians Johnny Hewerdine and Rachel Boyd showcase the driving rhythm and deep tradition of County Clare in Ireland in a free session at the Rusty Wrench.

Get your Maggie’s Wake tickets here 🎟️ 👉🏼 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strathroy-mini-irish-fest-tickets-1989748637738

05/12/2026

Fáilte ☘️

It is with great pride and excitement that in four months we will be welcoming you to the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest - London’s biggest and most ambitious Irish event to date.

On September 19, 2026, Wortley Village will transform into the ultimate Irish cultural experience. From world-class music, dancing, storytelling, seisiúns, and family-friendly interactive activities, there truly is something for everyone.

We’re proud that the Forest City Irish Fest can bring people together from all walks of life to celebrate and enjoy the richness of Irish culture for free!

On behalf of the entire Forest City Irish Fest committee, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We hope you’ll find inspiration, connection, and a few unforgettable moments along the way.

Stay informed on social media and www.forestcityirishfest.com about fundraising events and festival announcements!

Sláinte 🍻

Rachel Genders Boyd & Johnny Hewerdine
Co-Artistic Directors

05/11/2026

Scéal iontach ☘️

We are excited to announce that after 27 years, the London Irish Folk Club and the Forest City Irish Fest are relaunching the Forest City Comhaltas!

Ceol • Rince • An Ghaeilge • Imeachtaí Pobail

This will be your hub for Irish culture in London, Ontario.

Moving forward, all non-festival events and activities will be posted on the Forest City Comhaltas page, Instagram page, and website (www.forestcitycomhaltas.com). Check it out and follow!

But don't go anywhere! All festival related posts will remain here.

What is the Comhaltas?

The Forest City Comhaltas is an organisation that will provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn and participate in the traditions of Ireland that have been passed down through the generations.

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music.

They’re a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches throughout Ireland and around the world.

A community and volunteer based organisation, Comhaltas has been providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, including youth opportunities, to enjoy and participate in the traditions of Ireland since 1951.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

Sláinte 🍻

Address

London, ON

Website

http://www.forestcityirishfest.com/, http://www.forestcitycomhaltas.com/

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