Catskills Irish Arts Week Festival

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 10:00am

Irish Cultural Center
2267 Highway145

Celebrating 31 years as a week-long summer school of traditional Irish music, song, and dance in the heart of the Irish Catskills.

Schedule of events:

Class Schedule:

Morning Classes: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Afternoon Classes: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Dance Class Schedules:
- Set Dancing (Padraig McEneany): 10:00 am - 12:15 pm, Shamrock House
- Sean Nos Step (Jackie O’Riley): 10:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Reilly’s Pub
- Contemporary Step Dancing (Regan Wick am and 1:30): 10:00 am - 11:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Knights of Columbus

Prior registration is required for all dance classes.

Class locations will be provided to registrants prior to Arts Week.

Tuition includes access to evening concerts and ceili dances. General public can join with a paid admission or week pass.

Lectures

Afternoon Lectures: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm at The Shamrock House
Explore topics in Irish music, dance, and culture.

Sessions

Open music sessions and "Listening Room" performances at local pubs and resorts from 10:00 pm - 12:00 am all week.

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Festival Grounds
A full day of music, dance, and community celebration.
Tickets can be purchased in advance; not included in student registration.


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