Events Archive
CÒIG Trio -- Live from Cape Breton
With a fiery Celtic style as their musical core, Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen, accompanied by Zakk Cormier, offer a fresh and exhilarating mix of traditional tunes, lively instrumentals and contemporary songs performed on over a dozen instruments (vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, whistles, and more)--in a lot of non-traditional ways!
The musical trio features the...
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concerts
CÒIG Trio -- Live from Cape Breton
With a fiery Celtic style as their musical core, Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen, accompanied by Zakk Cormier, offer a fresh and exhilarating mix of traditional tunes, lively instrumentals and contemporary songs performed on over a dozen instruments (vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, whistles, and more)--in a lot of non-traditional ways!
The musical trio features the...
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Community Events
CELTFEST SPRING BREAK HIGHLAND DANCE CAMP & Workshops
ANNOUNCING: SPRING BREAK HIGHLAND DANCE CAMP & Workshops for pre-premier to championship dancers Mar 18-20 in VICTORIA! Brochure is here, REGISTRATIONS OPEN.
Professionals w/shop details: Monday, March 18, 2024, during CELTFEST 2024 SPRING BREAK HIGHLAND DANCE CAMP & WorkshopsVenue Address - DANCE UNLIMITED Studio, 574B Culduthel Rd, Victoria, BC
Schedule - 9:00: Check-in and Dancers’...
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 9:00am - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 3:30pm
Summer School
CELTFEST SPRING BREAK HIGHLAND DANCE CAMP & Workshops
ANNOUNCING: SPRING BREAK HIGHLAND DANCE CAMP & Workshops for pre-premier to championship dancers Mar 18-20 in VICTORIA! Brochure is here, REGISTRATIONS OPEN.
Professionals w/shop details: Monday, March 18, 2024, during CELTFEST 2024 SPRING BREAK HIGHLAND DANCE CAMP & WorkshopsVenue Address - DANCE UNLIMITED Studio, 574B Culduthel Rd, Victoria, BC
Schedule - 9:00: Check-in and Dancers’...
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 9:00am - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 3:30pm
Workshop
The Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas --Courtenay
The Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas, Courtenay Presented By: CeltFest 2022 Vancouver Island & Sid Williams Theatre Society
Adult (ages 19+) $49.95
Youth/Child (ages 1-18) $45.95
GET TICKETS
Box Office
250.338.2430
tickets@sidtheatre.com
Canada's first family of Celtic music will play the mid-island with this incredible festive musical event to conclude the 22nd year of...
Friday, November 18, 2022 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concerts
The BARRA MacNeils East Coast Christmas, NANAIMO~ A Fundraiser to Benefit Hurricane Fiona Survivors
The Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas-NANAIMO
Thursday, November 17 @ 7:30pm
@ Holy Trinity Catholic Church
6234 Spartan Rd, Nanaimo
WITH...
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concerts
SKERRYVORE: Together Again
Over the last 17 years, Skerryvore have brought their performances to audiences across the globe, from their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and ceilidhs, to festival crowds in USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe. Picking up Scottish traditional music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ twice on the way – in 2011 and again in 2016 – the band’s wide range of influences and talent...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 - 12:00am - Sunday, October 2, 2022 - 12:00am
Concerts
SKERRYVORE: Together Again
Over the last 17 years, Skerryvore have brought their performances to audiences across the globe, from their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and ceilidhs, to festival crowds in USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe. Picking up Scottish traditional music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ twice on the way – in 2011 and again in 2016 – the band’s wide range of influences and talent...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 - 12:00am - Sunday, October 2, 2022 - 12:00am
Community Events
Burns Night 2021: The Bard & His Ballads LIVESTREAM
Join me this weekend for a Virtual Burns Night Celebration
Since the first Burns Dinner in 1801, people have gathered to pay homage to this great Scottish Bard. This year due to COVID-19 restrictions, this Burns’ Day tradition has been upended. Friday, January 22 at 7 p.m. I’ll be hosting Burns Night 2021: The Bard & His...
Friday, January 22, 2021 - 7:00pm - Monday, January 25, 2021 - 10:02pm
Concerts
Burns Night 2021: The Bard & His Ballads LIVESTREAM
Join me this weekend for a Virtual Burns Night Celebration
Since the first Burns Dinner in 1801, people have gathered to pay homage to this great Scottish Bard. This year due to COVID-19 restrictions, this Burns’ Day tradition has been upended. Friday, January 22 at 7 p.m. I’ll be hosting Burns Night 2021: The Bard & His...
Friday, January 22, 2021 - 7:00pm - Monday, January 25, 2021 - 10:02pm
Community Events
Cape Breton Christmas LIVESTREAMS!
We are pleased to announce some upcoming Live Stream Performances- Available for 48 hrs after livestream.
INFO & BUY TICKETS
Saturday, December 26, 2020 (All day)
Concerts
The GIFT OF GROWTH ~ A Special Offer
SPECIAL OFFER
Life, business and relationships have been especially challenging lately, for many but this current climate offers exceptional opportunities for those who step up. CeltFest founder and Director Carolyn is Cusson is completing her ICF coaching accreditation. Applying her extensive executive and leadership experience, she has been logging more coaching hours, to the delight of many of...
Friday, December 11, 2020 - 12:00am - Monday, March 1, 2021 - 12:00am
Workshop
SKERRYVORE~Direct From Scotland 360 Tour: VICTORIA
SKERRYVORE
Direct from Scotland 360 Tour
With their unique, enchanting fusion of folk, traditional, rock and new world elements, SKERRYVORE—comprised of eight multi-talented band members from diverse areas all over Scotland—are now on a meteoric journey since their debut as a ceilidh band on the remote Hebridean Isle of Tiree. In just a few years of international touring, and 6...
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Concerts
SKERRYVORE~Direct From Scotland 360 Tour: VICTORIA
SKERRYVORE
Direct from Scotland 360 Tour
With their unique, enchanting fusion of folk, traditional, rock and new world elements, SKERRYVORE—comprised of eight multi-talented band members from diverse areas all over Scotland—are now on a meteoric journey since their debut as a ceilidh band on the remote Hebridean Isle of Tiree. In just a few years of international touring, and 6...
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Community Events
Còig-An Atlantic Concert Ceilidh
CELTIC PERFORMING ARTS presents Còig-An Atlantic Concert CeilidhSunday, March 10th - 7:00 P.M.
SimonHolt Restaurant: 6582 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo
Còig, one of Atlantic Canada's premiere traditional groups on Vancouver Island for one, intimate concert ceilidh...get your tickets while you can. call (250) 933-3338
The JUNO Awards Traditional Roots Album of the year...
Sunday, March 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
Concerts
Còig-An Atlantic Concert Ceilidh
CELTIC PERFORMING ARTS presents Còig-An Atlantic Concert CeilidhSunday, March 10th - 7:00 P.M.
SimonHolt Restaurant: 6582 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo
Còig, one of Atlantic Canada's premiere traditional groups on Vancouver Island for one, intimate concert ceilidh...get your tickets while you can. call (250) 933-3338
The JUNO Awards Traditional Roots Album of the year...
Sunday, March 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Còig-An Atlantic Concert Ceilidh
CELTIC PERFORMING ARTS presents Còig-An Atlantic Concert CeilidhSunday, March 10th - 7:00 P.M.
SimonHolt Restaurant: 6582 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo
Còig, one of Atlantic Canada's premiere traditional groups on Vancouver Island for one, intimate concert ceilidh...get your tickets while you can. call (250) 933-3338
The JUNO Awards Traditional Roots Album of the year...
Sunday, March 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
Community Events
The BARRA MacNEILS EAST COAST CHRISTMAS
The BARRA MacNEILS EAST COAST CHRISTMAS
CeltFest's festive favourites are coming back…to kick off the season --this time to NORTH VANCOUVER!
SHARE THE JOY!
Come along and share this joyous, distinctly east coast Canadian cultural family musical event!
Public Sales at Centennial Theatre (address and phone below), or you can
♫ BUY TICKETS ONLINE ...
Thursday, November 22, 2018 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
SKERRYVORE! Direct from Scotland
Twice winners of Scotland’s Traditional Music ‘Live Act of the Year’ Award (2016 & 2011), SKERRYVORE have been on a meteoric journey that has taken them from the remote Scottish Hebrdean Isle of Tiree on to International tours that have included performances in Central Park NYC, The Ryder Cup Louisville and the Shanghai Expo, China. Considered to be the most promising young band in...
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 7:30pm
Concerts
CARLOS NUÑEZ in CONCERT! Vancouver
Carlos Núñez is the undisputed master of Galicia's signature musical instrument, the gaita, or Galician bagpipes. From northern Spain's Celtic coast, Núñez connects the musical tradition of his native Galicia with that of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and beyond.
When the Los Angeles Times suggested "if it's possible to become a pop star playing...
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
CARLOS NUÑEZ in CONCERT! Vancouver
Carlos Núñez is the undisputed master of Galicia's signature musical instrument, the gaita, or Galician bagpipes. From northern Spain's Celtic coast, Núñez connects the musical tradition of his native Galicia with that of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and beyond.
When the Los Angeles Times suggested "if it's possible to become a pop star playing...
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
CARLOS NUÑEZ in CONCERT! Victoria
Tickets Available At: Royal Theatre
Carlos Núñez is the undisputed master of Galicia's signature musical instrument, the gaita, or Galician bagpipes. From northern Spain's Celtic coast, Núñez connects the musical tradition of his native Galicia with that of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and beyond.
When the Los Angeles Times suggested "if it's possible...
Thursday, April 6, 2017 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
Pierre Schryer, Martin Nolan and Adam Dobres @ the SimonHolt
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 7:30pm
Community Events
Wendy MacIsaac & Troy MacGillivray: An Evening of Cape Breton Music
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
Wendy MacIsaac & Troy MacGillivray: An Evening of Cape Breton Music
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
ALTAN ~ Direct from Ireland!
With founding member Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh at the helm for nearly 30 years, Altan continues to be one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage. Altan have toured all over North America and Europe. They also enjoy popularity in Japan where they frequently tour and have hosted Altan festivals in the...
Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 8:00pm - Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 10:30pm
Concerts
ALTAN ~ Direct from Ireland!
With founding member Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh at the helm for nearly 30 years, Altan continues to be one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage. Altan have toured all over North America and Europe. They also enjoy popularity in Japan where they frequently tour and have hosted Altan festivals in the...
Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 8:00pm - Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 10:30pm
Community Events
CARLOS NUÑEZ in CONCERT! Nanaimo
Carlos Núñez is the undisputed master of Galicia's signature musical instrument, the gaita, or Galician bagpipes. From northern Spain's Celtic coast, Núñez connects the musical tradition of his native Galicia with that of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and beyond.
When the Los Angeles Times suggested "if it's possible to become a pop star playing traditional...
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
CARLOS NUNEZ in CONCERT! Vancouver
"Pipe music as if played by a Coltrane or a Hendrix."
- THE GUARDIAN, UK
Carlos Núñez is the undisputed master of Galicia's signature musical instrument, the gaita, or Galician bagpipes. From northern Spain's Celtic coast, Núñez connects the musical tradition of his native Galicia with that of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and beyond.
When the Los Angeles Times suggested "if it's...
Friday, September 19, 2014 - 8:00pm
Concerts
Còig
This great band is being presented by our friends at the Rogue Folk Club. Click here for details:
http://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/ev14081420
Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 8:00pm
Concerts
Tony McManus & Laura Smith
This event is presented by our friends at the Rogue Folk Club in Vancouver. For details, click here:
http://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/ev14042620_1
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 8:00pm
Concerts
CARLOS NUNEZ TIX ON SALE for Vancouver & Nanaimo concerts
More Info| Buy Now >>>
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 12:00am
Concerts
TIM READMAN & JENNIE BICE HOUSE CONCERT & WORKSHOPS
TIM READMAN & JENNIE BICE HOUSE CONCERT~ REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
~ KITCHEN PARTY! ~Workshops to proceed, subject to demand~
Hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo (Eaglepoint).
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT via the shopping cart under "Available Tickets" by scrolling down below*. This is preferred, as space is limited. A donation of $20. is suggested. If you prefer...
Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 3:00pm
Concerts
TIM READMAN & JENNIE BICE HOUSE CONCERT & WORKSHOPS
TIM READMAN & JENNIE BICE HOUSE CONCERT~ REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
~ KITCHEN PARTY! ~Workshops to proceed, subject to demand~
Hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo (Eaglepoint).
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT via the shopping cart under "Available Tickets" by scrolling down below*. This is preferred, as space is limited. A donation of $20. is suggested. If you prefer...
Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 3:00pm
Community Events
TIM READMAN & JENNIE BICE HOUSE CONCERT & WORKSHOPS
TIM READMAN & JENNIE BICE HOUSE CONCERT~ REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
~ KITCHEN PARTY! ~Workshops to proceed, subject to demand~
Hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo (Eaglepoint).
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT via the shopping cart under "Available Tickets" by scrolling down below*. This is preferred, as space is limited. A donation of $20. is suggested. If you prefer...
Sunday, April 6, 2014 - 3:00pm
Workshop
LE VENT DU NORD 2 for 1 TICKET OFFER THIS WEEKEND!
2 for 1 tickets to Le Vent du Nord with the Victoria Symphony this weekend! HOT OFFER for our CeltFest Clan! These guys with their weath of old Quebec Celtic, Breton and French stylings are a must-see!
Infusing old Québec with a breath of fresh, cosmopolitan air, Le Vent du Nord captures the energy and mirth of a Saturday night kitchen party. These Juno award winners are compelling Francophone...
Saturday, March 8, 2014 - 8:00pm - Sunday, March 9, 2014 - 2:00pm
Concerts
GLENGARRY CELTIC CHRISTMAS ~ A FAMILY CEILIDH
VIEW Facebook PHOTO ALBUM OF THE DANCERS' FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fifth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers. Glengarry Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre...
Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Concerts
GLENGARRY CELTIC CHRISTMAS ~ A FAMILY CEILIDH
VIEW Facebook PHOTO ALBUM OF THE DANCERS' FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fifth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers. Glengarry Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre...
Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
GLENGARRY CELTIC CHRISTMAS ~ A FAMILY CEILIDH
VIEW Facebook PHOTO ALBUM OF THE DANCERS' FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fifth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers. Glengarry Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre...
Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Events
FESTIVAL du BOIS
Our own Glengarry-CeltFest Dancers and Rene Cusson will be featured performers at Mailardville's Music Festival: the Festival du Bois, in Coquitlam, BC March 2 and 3. Come out and enjoy this amazing festival--
it is our honour to be accomplanying the great groups: Le Bal a l'Huile and Genticorum on stage!
MAGNIFIQUE!
Details:
Glengarry-CeltFest Dancers and Rene Cusson perform during the...
Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 12:01pm - Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 7:01pm
Concerts
FESTIVAL du BOIS
Our own Glengarry-CeltFest Dancers and Rene Cusson will be featured performers at Mailardville's Music Festival: the Festival du Bois, in Coquitlam, BC March 2 and 3. Come out and enjoy this amazing festival--
it is our honour to be accomplanying the great groups: Le Bal a l'Huile and Genticorum on stage!
MAGNIFIQUE!
Details:
Glengarry-CeltFest Dancers and Rene Cusson perform during the...
Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 12:01pm - Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 7:01pm
Workshop
OREGON PIPERS' WORKSHOP & CONCERT
February 2013 Oregon Pipers' Society workshop will be held on
Saturday the 16th in Portland Oregon. Evening concert open to the public.
Piping instructor: Rene Cusson Click for piping flyer.
Drumming instructor: Rob McKendrick Click for drumming flyer.
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Concerts
OREGON PIPERS' WORKSHOP & CONCERT
February 2013 Oregon Pipers' Society workshop will be held on
Saturday the 16th in Portland Oregon. Evening concert open to the public.
Piping instructor: Rene Cusson Click for piping flyer.
Drumming instructor: Rob McKendrick Click for drumming flyer.
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Workshop
OREGON PIPERS' WORKSHOP & CONCERT
February 2013 Oregon Pipers' Society workshop will be held on
Saturday the 16th in Portland Oregon. Evening concert open to the public.
Piping instructor: Rene Cusson Click for piping flyer.
Drumming instructor: Rob McKendrick Click for drumming flyer.
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Year Round Instruction
FREE Victoria Ceilidh Dance
Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society
Free Ceilidh Dance
February 2nd 2013, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Dance Victoria, 2750 Quadra Street (near Hillside)
Music by the Elastic Ceilidh Band
Enjoy a lively evening of Scottish country dancing
No experience or partner necessary.
Dress casually and wear soft soled shoes
featuring guest performers:
The Glengarry...
Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
FREE Victoria Ceilidh Dance
Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society
Free Ceilidh Dance
February 2nd 2013, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Dance Victoria, 2750 Quadra Street (near Hillside)
Music by the Elastic Ceilidh Band
Enjoy a lively evening of Scottish country dancing
No experience or partner necessary.
Dress casually and wear soft soled shoes
featuring guest performers:
The Glengarry...
Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Year Round Instruction
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of DANCE REGISTRATION
Glengarry School of Dance is talking registrations for: Highland Dancing, Irish Dance and Traditional Step Dance in both Nanaimo and Victoria this week and next. There are classes for children through to adults.
VICTORIA: All regular classes are at Vic West Community Centre, Esquimalt, on Wednesdays beginning September 22:
+ Highland Dance: Beginner-Premier levels: Children, Youth :...
Monday, January 14, 2013 - 12:00am - Monday, January 28, 2013 - 12:00am
Year Round Instruction
CeltFest 2012 Sunset & Stars GALA
"The old country can be proud that its fine Celtic traditions have been passed on to such a deserving lot. 10 tartans and shamrocks out of 10" - Peter Rusland, Cowichan News Leader
For the twelfth year running, the Celtic cultures merge spectacularly in the CeltFest 2012 Vancouver Island finale, an exciting NEW showcase of world-renowned Celtic musical artists from east to west in...
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
Wacky Jig & Hornpipe Contest & Family Pub Night
it's BAACK! This evening is a CeltFest classic not to be missed!
In a "no barriers" theme chosen by CeltFest summer school performers, and often in unorthodox costumes, students and instructors put on their finest--and arguably most entertaining performances of their lives! The only criteria of the contest is to play, sing, or dance to a Jig and/or Hornpipe during their performance....
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Concerts
Wacky Jig & Hornpipe Contest & Family Pub Night
it's BAACK! This evening is a CeltFest classic not to be missed!
In a "no barriers" theme chosen by CeltFest summer school performers, and often in unorthodox costumes, students and instructors put on their finest--and arguably most entertaining performances of their lives! The only criteria of the contest is to play, sing, or dance to a Jig and/or Hornpipe during their performance....
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Summer School
Wacky Jig & Hornpipe Contest & Family Pub Night
it's BAACK! This evening is a CeltFest classic not to be missed!
In a "no barriers" theme chosen by CeltFest summer school performers, and often in unorthodox costumes, students and instructors put on their finest--and arguably most entertaining performances of their lives! The only criteria of the contest is to play, sing, or dance to a Jig and/or Hornpipe during their performance....
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Community Events
STEPHANIE CADMAN & OWEN BARRINGTON: Dancer-Musician Double Threats
Appearing together for the first time, Stephanie Cadman and Owen Barrington each represent their own unique brands of dance and musical styles in their chosen fields of dance and music, home-grown right here in North America.
Fiddling and stepdancing her way into peoples' hearts, Stephanie Cadman has come a long way since her mother, Gwen MacDonnell Cadman, taught her her first...
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Concerts
Monterey Centre Workshops
As part of CeltFest 2012's "Ceilidhs in the Community" series to mark the first Victoria CeltFest Summer School & Concert Series, we are pleased to announce the following community workshops with Recreation Oak Bay. Register or walk in (space permitting):
Irish Dance Workshop with Owen Barrington2008 Senior Men's World Irish Dance Champion, Owen Barrington, is oneof the most sought...
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 12:00am - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 12:00am
Community Events
Celtic Singer's Intensive
Celtic Singer's Intensive 2012
"A sharing of gold is but brief, but a sharing of song lasts long." - Gaelic Proverb
Programme
Instructor(s) ...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 9:00pm - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 12:01pm
Summer School
Ceilidhs | Open Stage | Jam Sessions
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 9:00pm - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 11:59pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Ceilidhs | Open Stage | Jam Sessions
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 9:00pm - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 11:59pm
Community Events
LORI & INNES WATSON: Scots Kith & Kin
Lori's musical roots lie firmly in the Borders of Scotland while her understanding and interpretation of Scots and worldwide traditions are undeniably resonant. With an accolade of awards and nominations including BBC Radio Scotland Young Trad Finalist, Danny Award Winners 2005, Burnsong Winner 2007, Eiserner Eversteiner Nominees 2007 and Celtic Colours Song House writer 2008, Lori & Innes...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Concerts
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time they are spoken. They lose more; they lose their 'kernel', the sheer sensuous relish of utterance. Poetry is a fine interpenetration of ghost and kernel. (Orkney poet, George Mackay Brown, 1921-96)
BE A BARD Workshop
Be a Bard celtic poetry workshop-ENCORE (Sunday 2:30-4PM; REPEATED MONday 4:00-5:30)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Events
DANCE CAMPS: IRISH, HIGHLAND, Step & Ceilidh
Highland? Irish*? Canadian-Celtic Step? Ceilidh? Where do you find top dance instruction for all levels-- and dance schools-- in a relaxed and fun environment? Check out the DANCE CAMPS and WORKSHOPS... offering a full range of dance programs at CeltFest 2012, to be held in the well-appointed dance studios in the Canadian College of Performing Arts, in the...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:01pm - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:59am
Ceilidhs/Dance
DANCE CAMPS: IRISH, HIGHLAND, Step & Ceilidh
Highland? Irish*? Canadian-Celtic Step? Ceilidh? Where do you find top dance instruction for all levels-- and dance schools-- in a relaxed and fun environment? Check out the DANCE CAMPS and WORKSHOPS... offering a full range of dance programs at CeltFest 2012, to be held in the well-appointed dance studios in the Canadian College of Performing Arts, in the...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:01pm - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:59am
Summer School
Fiddle & Celtic Music Camps
Celtic Music Camps at CeltFest 2012!
Fiddle? Guitar? Whistle? Bodhran? Stepdance? Singers' Intensive? Where do you find top instruction for all ages in a relaxed and fun environment? Check out the Celtic Music Summer School programs at CeltFest, to be held in Victoria, BC. July 16-20.
A Celtic Music program that includes Fiddle, Guitar, Penny Whistle, Bodhran, Trad Band~ and much, much...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 12:00am
Summer School
Ceilidh Social Dance Classes--drop in by donation
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 12:00am
Community Events
Piping & Drumming School
Pacific Institute of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts
Piping & Drumming Summer School
Well taught musicians make fine performers and successful competitors!
Programme
Ever wanted to learn the pipes? or drums? Perhaps it's on your "list"! CeltFest 2012 is pleased to offer full-time beginner chanter for new students of piping and drumming alike.
Whether you are in your beginning...
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 12:00am
Summer School
Fiddlers' Ceilidh at Oak Bay Bistro
Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Community Events
BE A BARD Workshop
Be a Bard CELTIC POETRY WORKSHOP (Sunday 2:30-4PM; REPEATED MONday 4:00-5:30)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from...
Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Events
Step Dance, Bodhran | Weekend Workshops
Weekend Workshops: July 14 & 15 at the Canadian College of Performing Arts are open to all, with no prior experience necessary:
Scots (Conversational) Gaelic: -3 hrs each-Sat/Sun July 14|15:
both: 11 am -2pm (feel free to bring your lunch with you!)
Ottawa Valley Step Dance: -1 hr. Sun July 15: 10-11am
Be A Bard Celtic Poetry: ...
Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 10:00am - 5:30pm
Community Events
Step Dance, Bodhran | Weekend Workshops
Weekend Workshops: July 14 & 15 at the Canadian College of Performing Arts are open to all, with no prior experience necessary:
Scots (Conversational) Gaelic: -3 hrs each-Sat/Sun July 14|15:
both: 11 am -2pm (feel free to bring your lunch with you!)
Ottawa Valley Step Dance: -1 hr. Sun July 15: 10-11am
Be A Bard Celtic Poetry: ...
Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 10:00am - 5:30pm
Workshop
Gaelic Workshop
Scottish Gaelic Programs --Weekend program and evening program
It's our pleasure to expand what CeltFest participants have previously known as "Gaelic Day" into a weekend /weeklong programme for the first time!
The Scottish Gaelic classes will be based on the immersion style of language experience called TIP – Total Immersion Plus. The class has something to offer anyone at...
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 1:00pm - Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 7:00pm
Summer School
Gaelic Workshop
Scottish Gaelic Programs --Weekend program and evening program
It's our pleasure to expand what CeltFest participants have previously known as "Gaelic Day" into a weekend /weeklong programme for the first time!
The Scottish Gaelic classes will be based on the immersion style of language experience called TIP – Total Immersion Plus. The class has something to offer anyone at...
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 1:00pm - Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 7:00pm
Community Events
CELTFEST SCHOOL & CONCERT SERIES: OVERVIEW
Announcing our 12th Annual Summer School & Concert Series--known to many as the best summer school and shows of Celtic Performing Arts in the western seaboard! This year we are hosting our summer festival in beautiful Victoria, BC.
LEARN! Information on Summer School and how to register here.
GO TO CONCERTS! Information on Concerts & Ceilidhs below. plus here.
PARTICIPATE! ...
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 12:00pm - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:59am
Concerts
CELTFEST SCHOOL & CONCERT SERIES: OVERVIEW
Announcing our 12th Annual Summer School & Concert Series--known to many as the best summer school and shows of Celtic Performing Arts in the western seaboard! This year we are hosting our summer festival in beautiful Victoria, BC.
LEARN! Information on Summer School and how to register here.
GO TO CONCERTS! Information on Concerts & Ceilidhs below. plus here.
PARTICIPATE! ...
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 12:00pm - Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:59am
Community Events
Open season for CeltFest Festi Value Pre-Sales is here! Choose from any of the Concert-Ceilidh tickets and Special Classes/Events packages below and save up to $100. plus!
Pre-purchase CONCERT TICKETS: CeltPAKs & PASSES ~FestiValue NOW!
Admissions for the General Public
There are three CeltFest ticket and pass purchase options:
1/PRE-PURCHASE ALL CONCERT TICKETS
a) CeltPAK Get the whole CeltFest week of concerts & ceilidhs for one discounted price! With CeltPAK, you receive admission to
Lori Watson & Innes Watson: Scots Kith...
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:00am
Concerts
Open season for CeltFest Festi Value Pre-Sales is here! Choose from any of the Concert-Ceilidh tickets and Special Classes/Events packages below and save up to $100. plus!
Pre-purchase CONCERT TICKETS: CeltPAKs & PASSES ~FestiValue NOW!
Admissions for the General Public
There are three CeltFest ticket and pass purchase options:
1/PRE-PURCHASE ALL CONCERT TICKETS
a) CeltPAK Get the whole CeltFest week of concerts & ceilidhs for one discounted price! With CeltPAK, you receive admission to
Lori Watson & Innes Watson: Scots Kith...
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:00am
Ceilidhs/Dance
Open season for CeltFest Festi Value Pre-Sales is here! Choose from any of the Concert-Ceilidh tickets and Special Classes/Events packages below and save up to $100. plus!
Pre-purchase CONCERT TICKETS: CeltPAKs & PASSES ~FestiValue NOW!
Admissions for the General Public
There are three CeltFest ticket and pass purchase options:
1/PRE-PURCHASE ALL CONCERT TICKETS
a) CeltPAK Get the whole CeltFest week of concerts & ceilidhs for one discounted price! With CeltPAK, you receive admission to
Lori Watson & Innes Watson: Scots Kith...
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:00am
Summer School
Open season for CeltFest Festi Value Pre-Sales is here! Choose from any of the Concert-Ceilidh tickets and Special Classes/Events packages below and save up to $100. plus!
Pre-purchase CONCERT TICKETS: CeltPAKs & PASSES ~FestiValue NOW!
Admissions for the General Public
There are three CeltFest ticket and pass purchase options:
1/PRE-PURCHASE ALL CONCERT TICKETS
a) CeltPAK Get the whole CeltFest week of concerts & ceilidhs for one discounted price! With CeltPAK, you receive admission to
Lori Watson & Innes Watson: Scots Kith...
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:00am
Community Events
Open season for CeltFest Festi Value Pre-Sales is here! Choose from any of the Concert-Ceilidh tickets and Special Classes/Events packages below and save up to $100. plus!
Pre-purchase CONCERT TICKETS: CeltPAKs & PASSES ~FestiValue NOW!
Admissions for the General Public
There are three CeltFest ticket and pass purchase options:
1/PRE-PURCHASE ALL CONCERT TICKETS
a) CeltPAK Get the whole CeltFest week of concerts & ceilidhs for one discounted price! With CeltPAK, you receive admission to
Lori Watson & Innes Watson: Scots Kith...
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:00am - Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:00am
Workshop
Finally! Announcing our new venue and format for CeltFest 2012! We are again set to welcome dance and music students from all over the world. 17 countries, 7 Canadian provinces, 12 US States and counting...
CELTFEST 2012 REGISTRATIONS for SUMMER SCHOOL OPEN!
EXCITING NEWS! SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 Registrations are OPEN
PLAY THE SWEET MUSIC, DANCE & SING!
The link below is up now for REGISTRATION for Full-Time Day Programs offered at the school for the week of July 16-20 (including Evening electives). On it you can also order concert tickets at discounted prices and be and given priority for weekend workshops before they are open to the public...
Monday, April 9, 2012 - 12:00am - Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:00am
Summer School
Glengarry Celtic Christmas~a Family Ceilidh
JOIN THE DANCERS FOR A FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fourth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers.
Glengarry and O'Connor-O'Brien Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre-school to adult,...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Concerts
Glengarry Celtic Christmas~a Family Ceilidh
JOIN THE DANCERS FOR A FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fourth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers.
Glengarry and O'Connor-O'Brien Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre-school to adult,...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Glengarry Celtic Christmas~a Family Ceilidh
JOIN THE DANCERS FOR A FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fourth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers.
Glengarry and O'Connor-O'Brien Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre-school to adult,...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Events
MUSIC & SONGS of the MOUNTAINS, GLENS & LOCHS | House Concert
It is our pleasure to present two of Gaeldom's most notable bearers of the soulful traditions of the intertwined music of the pipes and the voice~Allan MacDonald and Groigair Labhruidh (Gregor Lawrie), from the Highlands of Scotland. They will be hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo.
PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Space is limited. A donation of $20. is...
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Concerts
MUSIC & SONGS of the MOUNTAINS, GLENS & LOCHS | House Concert
It is our pleasure to present two of Gaeldom's most notable bearers of the soulful traditions of the intertwined music of the pipes and the voice~Allan MacDonald and Groigair Labhruidh (Gregor Lawrie), from the Highlands of Scotland. They will be hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo.
PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Space is limited. A donation of $20. is...
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Events
The Celtic Women II
A NEW show this year!
Mary McLaughlin Norah Rendell Mairi Rankin Eileen McGann Ailie Robertson Fiona Black
Last year's The Celtic Women was such a raving success, we had to go back for more! Stir to the tunes, dances and stories from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Vancouver to Cape Breton, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concerts
The Celtic Women II
A NEW show this year!
Mary McLaughlin Norah Rendell Mairi Rankin Eileen McGann Ailie Robertson Fiona Black
Last year's The Celtic Women was such a raving success, we had to go back for more! Stir to the tunes, dances and stories from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Vancouver to Cape Breton, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Summer School
CeltFest School Registration & Orientation
Sunday, July 17
12:00 noon-5pm Check-in, pick-up student packages and pre-ordered t-shirts and concert tickets at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo
4:00 pm BE A BARD Celtic Poetry Workshop
5:15pm Dinner available in the cafeteria (by pre-order)
6:30pm Welcome STUDENT ASSEMBLY & ORIENTATION
7:30pm Meet your Instructors, followed by~Student/Teacher/Families SOCIAL & Jam Session: VIU...
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 12:01pm
Summer School
Celtic Heritage Week Opening Celebrations
Come Join the Celebration!!
Starting at 4:45 PM the public is invited to meet at Diana Krall Square to join Mayor Ruttan in following Celt Fest Piper, Rene Cusson along the waterfront walk to the Maffeo Park stage for Celtic Heritage Week celebrations.
Alternatively, the public is welcome to go directly to Maffeo Park to join in the festivities starting at 4:30 pm.
The stage program starts...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Concerts
Celtic Heritage Week Opening Celebrations
Come Join the Celebration!!
Starting at 4:45 PM the public is invited to meet at Diana Krall Square to join Mayor Ruttan in following Celt Fest Piper, Rene Cusson along the waterfront walk to the Maffeo Park stage for Celtic Heritage Week celebrations.
Alternatively, the public is welcome to go directly to Maffeo Park to join in the festivities starting at 4:30 pm.
The stage program starts...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Events
Celtic Heritage Week Opening Celebrations
Come Join the Celebration!!
Starting at 4:45 PM the public is invited to meet at Diana Krall Square to join Mayor Ruttan in following Celt Fest Piper, Rene Cusson along the waterfront walk to the Maffeo Park stage for Celtic Heritage Week celebrations.
Alternatively, the public is welcome to go directly to Maffeo Park to join in the festivities starting at 4:30 pm.
The stage program starts...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop
Special Workshops & Participatory Events
For 2012, see Special Classes & Events
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:00am
Community Events
Special Workshops & Participatory Events
For 2012, see Special Classes & Events
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:00am
Workshop
CeltFest Volunteer Rally
Any one who would like to volunteer at CeltFest Vancouver Island, which runs July 16-22 is welcome to come out. Call 250 758-0208 for more information, or go to the CeltFest site at: http://celtfest.ca/volunteers-1
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Summer School
CeltFest Volunteer Rally
Any one who would like to volunteer at CeltFest Vancouver Island, which runs July 16-22 is welcome to come out. Call 250 758-0208 for more information, or go to the CeltFest site at: http://celtfest.ca/volunteers-1
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Events
Glengarry Dancers' Year End Ceilidh
Open to the community, friends and family to come celebrate another year of Glengarry Dance! It will be casual, fun-filled performance ceilidh featuring members of the Glengarry School of Celtic Dance and their sister school, the O'Connor O'Brien School of Irish Dance.
Special guests include performances by internationally-acclaimed Highland piper, Rene Cusson, and Canadian Champion...
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Glengarry Dancers' Year End Ceilidh
Open to the community, friends and family to come celebrate another year of Glengarry Dance! It will be casual, fun-filled performance ceilidh featuring members of the Glengarry School of Celtic Dance and their sister school, the O'Connor O'Brien School of Irish Dance.
Special guests include performances by internationally-acclaimed Highland piper, Rene Cusson, and Canadian Champion...
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Events
Glengarry Dancers' Year End Ceilidh
Open to the community, friends and family to come celebrate another year of Glengarry Dance! It will be casual, fun-filled performance ceilidh featuring members of the Glengarry School of Celtic Dance and their sister school, the O'Connor O'Brien School of Irish Dance.
Special guests include performances by internationally-acclaimed Highland piper, Rene Cusson, and Canadian Champion...
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Year Round Instruction
Victoria Highland Games
The 147th annual Victoria Highland Games is a must on the Celtic calendar! It is held the May long weekend (Queen Victoria Day) on the Saturday and Sunday. This year again, for the second time in consecutive years---features the World Heavy Events Championship--where all the Scottish Hee-men toss cabers and toss hammers--an event rarely held outside of Scotland.
Piping, Drumming, Bands,...
Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 9:00am - Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 6:30pm
Community Event
Qristina & Quinn BACHAND CD Release Concert
2011 Irish Music Association Award Winners, brother and sister, Qristina & Quinn Bachand, are two of Canada's best young traditional performers. Come see them and find out what all the buzz is about. Reserve by calling 250 591-3913. More performances up and down the island.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Concert
Qristina & Quinn BACHAND CD Release Concert
2011 Irish Music Association Award Winners, brother and sister, Qristina & Quinn Bachand, are two of Canada's best young traditional performers. Come see them and find out what all the buzz is about. Reserve by calling 250 591-3913. More performances up and down the island.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Community Event
Robbie Burns Dinner & Ceilidh Dance
The Glengarry Highland Dancers will be performing at the fundraising event hosted by Celtic Chaos at Qualicum Beach Community Hall, Qualicum, Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Here's also this youtube from last year's bringing in the haggis.
Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Robbie Burns Dinner & Ceilidh Dance
The Glengarry Highland Dancers will be performing at the fundraising event hosted by Celtic Chaos at Qualicum Beach Community Hall, Qualicum, Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Here's also this youtube from last year's bringing in the haggis.
Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Community Event
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Ceilidhs/Dance
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Community Event
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Workshop
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Year Round Instruction
Step Dancing Workshop with Mairi Rankin
Cape Breton Step dancing Workshop by the famous and fun fiddler-stepdancer Mairi Rankin, of Cape Breton. The session is suited for anyone who is an experienced beginner: has a basic knowledge of step dance, or other Celtic or percussive dance forms, through to intermediate and advanced levels.
Wear the footwear of your choice: non-tap hard shoes or runners, and comfortable clothing. A...
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Step Dancing Workshop with Mairi Rankin
Cape Breton Step dancing Workshop by the famous and fun fiddler-stepdancer Mairi Rankin, of Cape Breton. The session is suited for anyone who is an experienced beginner: has a basic knowledge of step dance, or other Celtic or percussive dance forms, through to intermediate and advanced levels.
Wear the footwear of your choice: non-tap hard shoes or runners, and comfortable clothing. A...
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Workshop
BARRA MacNEILS' CHRISTMAS
IT WAS FANTASTIC! Our eternal gratitude to the sponsors as below, the volunteers and to all who joined in to ring out CeltFest's 10th year at this very successful and heartwarming celebration.
Check out what the Barra MacNeils themselves have to say about us on their TOUR BLOG.
Back by popular demand, Canada's first family of Celtic music will visit Vancouver Island to conclude the...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm - Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
Concert
BARRA MacNEILS' CHRISTMAS
IT WAS FANTASTIC! Our eternal gratitude to the sponsors as below, the volunteers and to all who joined in to ring out CeltFest's 10th year at this very successful and heartwarming celebration.
Check out what the Barra MacNeils themselves have to say about us on their TOUR BLOG.
Back by popular demand, Canada's first family of Celtic music will visit Vancouver Island to conclude the...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm - Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
Summer School
BARRA MacNEILS' CHRISTMAS
IT WAS FANTASTIC! Our eternal gratitude to the sponsors as below, the volunteers and to all who joined in to ring out CeltFest's 10th year at this very successful and heartwarming celebration.
Check out what the Barra MacNeils themselves have to say about us on their TOUR BLOG.
Back by popular demand, Canada's first family of Celtic music will visit Vancouver Island to conclude the...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm - Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
Community Event
Meet Busby MacBear! Raising consciousness one donor at a time!
CeltFest Vancouver Island, in partnership with The Pacific Tattoo, Victoria HIghland Games and Larchgrove Marketing, put together this priceless bear ware--- to raise funds for local charities and at the same time raising awareness of Celtic events in 2011.
A bonus: We WON! Our Busby MacBear won an Honourable Mention in the Best Dressed category! Special thanks to Theresa MacKay of...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 12:00am - Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 12:00am
Summer School
Meet Busby MacBear! Raising consciousness one donor at a time!
CeltFest Vancouver Island, in partnership with The Pacific Tattoo, Victoria HIghland Games and Larchgrove Marketing, put together this priceless bear ware--- to raise funds for local charities and at the same time raising awareness of Celtic events in 2011.
A bonus: We WON! Our Busby MacBear won an Honourable Mention in the Best Dressed category! Special thanks to Theresa MacKay of...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 12:00am - Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 12:00am
Community Event
SUNSET & STARS GALA Finale
The ultimate Pan-Celtic talent event on the West Coast ~ featuring performances of all our distinguished artists in 2010.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concert
SUNSET & STARS GALA Finale
The ultimate Pan-Celtic talent event on the West Coast ~ featuring performances of all our distinguished artists in 2010.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Summer School
SUNSET & STARS GALA Finale
The ultimate Pan-Celtic talent event on the West Coast ~ featuring performances of all our distinguished artists in 2010.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Community Event
THE SUMMER SCHOOL: is now open for enrollment. Click "Learn" on this site for information.
THE FESTIVAL: ALL OF THE EVENTS listed below, held DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL-- including The Milling Frolic Workshop--are open to one and all! You do not need to be a student, or related to one--to attend! CeltFest is for the community--and for all ages and stages. It is best to order your tickets early, as many sell out in advance!
Gaelic Song Milling Frolic Workshop
The early Scottish Highland settlers that came to Cape Breton brought their song traditions with them when they "waulked" the cloth, singing as they milled it around table.
This is a social and musical occasion still recreated in today's Cape Breton. Mary Jane Lamond will lead this event, which is a "sing after me" format in a group seated around a table. There is no...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Summer School
THE SUMMER SCHOOL: is now open for enrollment. Click "Learn" on this site for information.
THE FESTIVAL: ALL OF THE EVENTS listed below, held DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL-- including The Milling Frolic Workshop--are open to one and all! You do not need to be a student, or related to one--to attend! CeltFest is for the community--and for all ages and stages. It is best to order your tickets early, as many sell out in advance!
Gaelic Song Milling Frolic Workshop
The early Scottish Highland settlers that came to Cape Breton brought their song traditions with them when they "waulked" the cloth, singing as they milled it around table.
This is a social and musical occasion still recreated in today's Cape Breton. Mary Jane Lamond will lead this event, which is a "sing after me" format in a group seated around a table. There is no...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Community Event
THE SUMMER SCHOOL: is now open for enrollment. Click "Learn" on this site for information.
THE FESTIVAL: ALL OF THE EVENTS listed below, held DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL-- including The Milling Frolic Workshop--are open to one and all! You do not need to be a student, or related to one--to attend! CeltFest is for the community--and for all ages and stages. It is best to order your tickets early, as many sell out in advance!
Gaelic Song Milling Frolic Workshop
The early Scottish Highland settlers that came to Cape Breton brought their song traditions with them when they "waulked" the cloth, singing as they milled it around table.
This is a social and musical occasion still recreated in today's Cape Breton. Mary Jane Lamond will lead this event, which is a "sing after me" format in a group seated around a table. There is no...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Workshop
MARY JANE LAMOND IN CONCERT
A Cape Breton evening of Gaelic song, fiddle and dance anchored by Canada's own Mary Jane Lamond and Band, which features master fiddler Wendy MacIsaac. VIU Malaspina Theatre. More »
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Concert
MARY JANE LAMOND IN CONCERT
A Cape Breton evening of Gaelic song, fiddle and dance anchored by Canada's own Mary Jane Lamond and Band, which features master fiddler Wendy MacIsaac. VIU Malaspina Theatre. More »
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Summer School
MARY JANE LAMOND IN CONCERT
A Cape Breton evening of Gaelic song, fiddle and dance anchored by Canada's own Mary Jane Lamond and Band, which features master fiddler Wendy MacIsaac. VIU Malaspina Theatre. More »
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Event
THE CELTIC WOMEN
Mairi Campbell, Eileen McGann, Wendy Humphreys Tebbutt, Wendy MacIsaac
Stir to tunes from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Wales, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class Celtic music divas. From BBC to Juno and ECMA Awards, these ladies well-decorated musicians will be together on the same stage for the first time. Eileen and the two Wendys are making...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Concert
THE CELTIC WOMEN
Mairi Campbell, Eileen McGann, Wendy Humphreys Tebbutt, Wendy MacIsaac
Stir to tunes from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Wales, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class Celtic music divas. From BBC to Juno and ECMA Awards, these ladies well-decorated musicians will be together on the same stage for the first time. Eileen and the two Wendys are making...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Summer School
THE CELTIC WOMEN
Mairi Campbell, Eileen McGann, Wendy Humphreys Tebbutt, Wendy MacIsaac
Stir to tunes from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Wales, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class Celtic music divas. From BBC to Juno and ECMA Awards, these ladies well-decorated musicians will be together on the same stage for the first time. Eileen and the two Wendys are making...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Event
CeltFest Summer School
It's our 10th annual, largely regarded as the best school in North America for complete offerings of Celtic performing arts: Music, Dance, Song...even Art! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Many do not require previous experience! Here are overviews of each subject offered:
Piping | Drumming
There are lots of great piping and drumming schools. Most focus on the development of...
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 6:30pm - Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:00am
Summer School
CeltFest Summer School
It's our 10th annual, largely regarded as the best school in North America for complete offerings of Celtic performing arts: Music, Dance, Song...even Art! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Many do not require previous experience! Here are overviews of each subject offered:
Piping | Drumming
There are lots of great piping and drumming schools. Most focus on the development of...
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 6:30pm - Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:00am
Workshop
