Irish Fest Chicago

The Tossers

Main Stage

Saturday, July 9, 9:30-11pm

Combining traditional instrumentation of mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle and banjo with amphetamine fueled guitar, bass and drums, the Tossers play with a furious edge that teeters between rage and raucousness.

Makem and Spain Bros

Main Stage

Sunday, July 10, 4:30-6:30pm

Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical genre is going, performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to completely embrace the genre and yet introduce something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is the Makem and Spain Brothers.

McPeake

Main Stage

Saturday, July 9, 5:30-7pm

McPeake has a creative approach to music, blending influences from Irish traditional, folk, acoustic and country genres to create their own unique sound that is an experience for the ears and soul.

Gaelic Storm

Main Stage

Sunday, July 10, 7-9pm

With their blend of traditional Celtic music and unique musical stylings, Gaelic Storm took the world by storm almost a decade ago with their first appearance in the film Titanic.

$Scythian Main Stage Saturday, July 9, 7:30-9pmScythian\'s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around, or hoisting glasses. - The Washington Post$

Scythian

Main Stage

Saturday, July 9, 7:30-9pm

Scythian\'s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around, or hoisting glasses. - The Washington Post

The Tony Rice Unit

Main Stage

Friday, July 8.9:30-11pm

Tony Rice spans the range of acoustic music from straight-ahead bluegrass to jazz-influenced new acoustic music to songwriter-oriented folk.

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About Irish Fest Chicago

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The Irish American Heritage Festival is a grand weekend which brings together thousands of Chicago’s families, celebrating the best in Irish music, dancing, food, and cultural exhibits–fun for the entire family. The festival benefits the Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) which is dedicated to recognizing and strengthening Irish American culture and heritage. The 26th annual Irish American Heritage Festival is July 8, 9 and 10, 2011. More than 15,000 Irish Fest fans attend the fest each July at the IAHC, located at 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago.

Irish Fest showcases the finest in local and international Irish and American music, dance and family activities. The festival directly supports and is held on the grounds of the Irish American Heritage Center. It is the Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year.