Irish Fest of the Fox Cities

06/13/2026

🇮🇪 😊

☀️🎶SUMMER 2026 🎶☀️

Buzzing for these!!

Returning to some of my favourite places/festivals as well as some new ones for me and the band!

*full band shows - except Boyne Sounds with Jack Warnock & Dominic Meehan









Thank you as always to for their ongoing support for myself and the band!

📸

06/11/2026

Who is counting down to the 2026 Irish Fest of the Fox Cities⁉️

06/09/2026

This summer: truly going coast to coast… and a whole lot in between 🤭

Excited to explore some new places, return to many familiar ones, and grateful as always for the chance to play the music I love so much & the collaborations that make it all meaningful 🫶🏼

✨June 11th: Longwood Gardens (outside of Philadelphia) with Reverie Road

✨June 12-13: Indianapolis Feis

✨June 24-28: Alaska tour Reverie Road

✨July 2-7: North American Irish Dance Championships & Convention 2026 in Orlando with Annmarie Acosta Williams

✨July 10-12: Madison Irish Fest guesting with Ger O Donnell

✨July 17-19: Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival with Reverie Road

✨July 23-26: New England tour with the The Bow Tides (visit www.thebowtides.com for dates)

✨August 29-30: Peoria Irish Fest with Reverie Road

✨September 11-12: Pittsburgh Irish Festival with The Bow Tides

✨September 17: Irish American Heritage Center Chicago with the Bow Tides

✨September 18-19: Irish Fest of the Fox Cities with the Bow Tides

📸 : Tim O'Reilly at Michigan Irish Music Festival 2025

06/08/2026

Thats right!! Derek Byrne and Paddygrass will be performing on the main stage and also in the cultural area. Saturday September 19th. We can't wait!!!

Here's where to find Paddygrass over the next few months.
We still have a few weekends open in early July and August!
If you have a venue or festival in need of Kickass, Celtic, Bluegrass, send us a message or contact us on our site. https://derekbyrnemusic.com/book-us

06/06/2026

The Bow Tides are back in September at Irish Fest of the Fox Cities, and we can't wait!!

Gearing up for another super summer, starting next month! ☀️🤩

We’re very excited to heading back to some of our favorite festivals and venues, and for the first time as a band, touring some new-to-us venues in New England 🦞🥳 Send us your favorite food & coffee shop recs if you have ‘em!

Will we see you along the way? Let us know!

🎟️ on our website: https://thebowtides.com/on-tour/

06/05/2026

We can't wait to have The Drowsy Lads back in the Fox Cities

BOOM! Summer tour coming in hot. We can’t wait to sweat it out with yall!
daytoncelticfest Dublin Irish Festival Milwaukee Irish Fest Pittsburgh Irish Festival Chicago Gaelic Park Fox Cities Celtic Fest Ohio

05/22/2026

We’re happy to announce the return of Derek Byrne and Paddygrass! Purchase your tickets today and catch one of their two shows on Saturday, September 19th. Their first performance will take place on our Main Stage, with a second show on our cultural stage (inside the Expo Center).

05/06/2026

Today, we raise a glass to Matt Miller, our festival’s founder, who passed away two years ago today. Lift a glass, share a story, have a laugh, and choose kindness whenever you can—that’s how we keep his legacy alive.

Slainte ☘

04/24/2026

We can't wait.

03/26/2026

Ready to elevate your festival experience? Grab your VIP pass and indulge in catered cuisine, discounted drinks, and prime front-row seats for incredible performances by Gaelic Storm, Skerryvore, The Drowsy Lads, The Bow Tides and more.

VIP tickets are limited—secure yours now and prepare for two unforgettable days filled with music, culture, energy, and plenty of craic!

https://ticketstripe.com/IFFC2026

Irish Fest of the Fox Cities is a family-friendly festival that will help enhance the quality of life for our community, while promoting and educating our public on the Irish and Celtic Arts and Culture.