Austin Celtic Festival

06/13/2026

Scotland takes the pitch tonight! Let's go, Lads!!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Actually 🤓
(Scottish 1800s poem by Robert Tannahill) 1950s Irish arrangement by Francis McPeake)
Nicely sampled by Adam.
Check out the original poem/song called the Braes O’Balquidder. On the Tannahill Weavers Capernaum album- it’s a beaut! The entire album is 🔥 (there is a link in the comments).

06/11/2026

Will you be cheering on with the Tartan Army at World Cup for Team Scotland?

06/07/2026

📣 PERFORMER SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED! 🎶☘️

We have a confession to make... we forgot to send out a reminder before performer submissions closed! 😅

To make sure everyone has a fair opportunity to apply, the Austin Celtic Festival is extending performer submissions for ONE MORE WEEK.

🎵 New Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

If you're a Celtic musician, band, dancer, storyteller, or performer interested in being part of the 30th Austin Celtic Festival, now is your chance!

Join us November 7 & 8, 2026, at Pioneer Farms as we celebrate 30 years of Celtic music, dance, culture, and community.

Submit your application before June 15th and be part of one of Texas' premier Celtic events! Selections will be made at the end of June/early July.

For performer information and submissions, visit:
www.austincelticfestival.com

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Austin Celtic Festival, the Largest Gathering of Celts in Central Texas

05/30/2026

Set your toes to tap and have a marvelous weekend!

05/24/2026

This weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.

From all of us at the Austin Celtic Festival, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day as we gather with family, friends, and community in gratitude and remembrance. 🇺🇸☘️

04/27/2026

Vendor applications are now officially open for the upcoming Austin Celtic Festival & Highland Games!

We’re excited to welcome both food and merchandise vendors—but spots are filling quickly. At this time, we have only 12 merchandise spaces and 4 food vendor spaces remaining.

If you’ve been considering joining us, now is the time to secure your place. Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Apply today at: www.austincelticfestival.com/vendors

We look forward to showcasing an incredible lineup of vendors this year!

04/14/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Moya Brennan. As the unmistakable voice of Clannad as well with many collaborations over the years, she helped bring the beauty of Irish and Celtic music to audiences around the world, inspiring generations with her ethereal sound and heartfelt performances.

Her artistry, faith, and dedication to preserving Celtic heritage leave a lasting legacy that will continue to resonate for years to come.

Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and fans across the global Celtic community. We join you in mourning this tremendous loss and celebrating a life that gave so much to the music and traditions we cherish.

We were blessed to have Moya headline with her band in 2012. Although it was over 14 years ago, as you can hear from this live video taken at the Pooka Stage, she was a timeless talent.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

https://youtu.be/ijwxYskc0PQ?si=glWWUlai8p5HG30i

The Moya Brennan Band: Moya Brennan on harp and lead vocals, Cormac De Barra on harp and vocals, Sinead Madden on fiddle and vocals, Aisling Jarvis on guitar...

04/13/2026

Save BIG this Summer as you start your FALLDREAMING!
Get early bird tickets online at www.austincelticfestival.com and get $5 off each ticket you purchase from now through August!

*We have a new ticket partner (Zeffy). Zeffy provides a fee free ticketing platform for nonprofits. But, they do add a recommended donation to support their platform when you check out (you can adjust the amount or select custom to move to zero). Unfortunately, it is not something we can remove at our end. So, just watch for that!