Some of the world's finest traditional Irish musicians will gather in Baltimore to teach workshops, perform and lead sessions. The Trad Fest is back and bigger than ever in 2025!

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Brunch Session

Where: Frazier's on the Avenue, 919 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD, 21211

What: Enjoy a fabulous brunch on the Avenue, a shopping street at the heart of Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood.  Classes will take place on this street, all at businesses within walking distance of each other.  Frazier's opens at 9, so guest can also arrive early. Brunch available for purchase. Free and open to all - come play, dance or listen.

1:15 pm - 5:30 pm: SEMINARS and REPERTOIRE CLASSES ON THE AVENUE

$20 per class, $50 for all three slots (Included in the Full Weekend Package)

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm: (Choose one)

Workshop: Social Dance with Megan Downes (price includes yourself and a partner)
Workshop: An Introduction to Irish Music on the Tin Whistle with Cushla Srour
Repertoire Class: Baltimore Repertoire Building

2:40 pm - 3:55 pm: (Choose one)

Workshop: Social Dance with Megan Downes (price includes yourself and a partner)
Workshop: Youth Fiddle Class with Joanna Clare
Seminar: Health and Wellness for Musicians and Dancers with Sean McComiskey PT, DPT

4:05 pm - 5:20 pm: (Choose one)

Repertoire Class: Song Share with Daithi Sproule, Eimear Arkins, and staff
Instructor Panel TBA
Slow Session

5:30 pm: Farewell Sessions

Session at BLUEBIRD GREEN ROOM 3600 Hickory Ave

Put what you've learned to work and play some tunes at the Bluebird Green Room or sing some songs in the Bluebird Pub with staff and guest musicians.  Free and open to all - come play, dance or listen.