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Ballet of Lights : Cinderella in a sparkling show
2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Paris) | Maison de l’Océan
⭐ Cinderella is reinvented in a daring ballet that redefines classical dance. Let yourself be enchanted by the dancers, dressed in luminous costumes, who twirl and light up the stage, breathing new energy into this timeless tale. Between the mischief of the wicked stepsisters, the glitter of the royal ball and the touching romance between the prince and Cinderella, every magical moment comes to life through dance, color and light. Experience the magic: book your tickets for Ballet of Lights : Cinderella in a sparkling show in Paris!

A spellbinding soundtrack featuring masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest classical composers

Five exceptional dancers embody the story, adorned in luminous costumes

An original show combining the elegance of classical dance with a contemporary touch

A magical experience to enjoy with family and friends

Venue: Théatre de l’Alliance Française,

101 Boulevard Raspail, Paris, 75006

Concerts by Laoise McMullin
2025-09-20 15:00 - 2025-09-21 15:00 | Irish Cultural Centre, 5 rue des Irlandais, Paris, 75005, France
La Rentrée afternoon musical delights for all to enjoy at the Irish Cultural Centre Paris 5th

Laoise McMullin A pianist, harpsichordist, and composer, she specialises in historically informed performance and 20th century music. Laoise is the recipient of numerous awards and bursaries, including the Mabel Swainson Pianoforte Award at the Feis Ceoil 2025, the Lumcloon Energy Award at the Birr Festival of Music 2025, and the Lucien and Maura Teissier Bursary in 2023. She was also a finalist in the Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year. As a composer, Laoise has had works commissioned by the National Gallery of Ireland and Matheson LLP.

3pm, 4pm and 5pm (20 mins each)

Feis Ceoil, renowned in Ireland, Feis Ceoil for its classical music festival that presents the best of young Irish musical talent. The CCI is delighted to partner with this prestigious festival for the 4th year and host the talented Laoise McMullin in Paris.

La Rentrée Céili in Paris
2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:30 | O’Sullivans, 92 Bd de Clichy, Paris, 75018, France
Céili dances are a big part of Irish heritage in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide! Book your tickets and get ready to join the fun at O’Sullivans by the Mill

A Céili is a traditional group dance originating in Ireland! It’s a fun and lively way for people to come together, dance, and celebrate Irish culture with traditional music. The word “Céili” means “gathering” or “feast” in Gaelic.

Key Aspects of Céili Dance

Group Dance: Céili dances involve groups of people dancing together in formations like circles, lines, or quadrilles.

Traditional Irish Music: Dances are accompanied by lively traditional Irish music played on instruments like the fiddle, accordion, bodhrán, and tin whistle.

Social and Community-Oriented: Céili dances bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and connection among participants.

Popular Céili Dances

Walls of Limerick

Siege of Ennis

Haymakers Jig

Clare Lancers

Workshop for Stocktake on Climate Change
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Irish Cultural Centre, 5 rue des Irlandais, Paris, 75005, France
Keen to play your part in climate change and following on from Mary Robinson’s visit in April, we’ll gather, talk and share our thoughts, actions and ideas to support COP30 and the Global Ethical Stocktake (GES) initiative.

GES is an initiative inviting participants all over the world to hold informal meetings, to reflect and discuss on the values, behaviours, and responsibilities that need to be transformed so that the commitments made at the UN Climate Conferences become a reality.

In this meeting, we’ll discuss preselected questions steming from the GES guidance. You can choose 2 questions from the list of 5 when you register to attend the workshop. These 5 guided questions from the GES hope to broaden listening and reflection on the moral dilemmas of our era and explore where we stand and how to build a fairer, safer future. The goal of our meeting is to create feedback after our discussion and send it to the organisers of GES. All feedback will contribute to findings shared from all countries participating in this initiative ahead of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) to be held November 10–21, 2025 in Belém, Brazil.

Celtic Nua Musical Weekend in Peyriac de Mer
2025-10-10 12:00 - 2025-10-12 18:00 | Celtic Nua, Peyriac de Mer, France
CELTIC NUA is delighted to announce an important upcoming Irish event to be hosted in the pictureque village of Peyriac de Mer. Lots of festivities, music sessions and singing to be enjoyed by all. In 2024, it was an exciting new chapter for Celtic Nua as it opened the official Branch of Comahltas in Occiatnie, South of France.

And the culture and music continue in Peyriac de Mer with events, sessions and classes on the programme to enjoy. Join this next Festival Irlandais in the beautiful town with lots of history.

A Tribute to Elvis by Candelight - Dublin
2025-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | St Patrick’s Cathedral, St Patrick's Close, Dublin, D08 H6X3, Ireland
Discover an incredible live band perform many famous Elvis hits by Candlelight at the stunning St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin.

Blue suede shoes, Jail House Rock, Suspicious Minds, Devil in Disguise, The Wonder of You and many more….!

Featuring a spectacular live band, epic backing vocalists – tickets selling out fast – book your tickets now.

Elvis tribute by candlelight at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, Friday 17th October

Performing at this event: Ciaran Houlihan

A Tribute to Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan - Paris
2025-10-18 19:00 - 20:30
Hommage à Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan

October 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Seize this opportunity to experience a very talented Irish artist with the voice of an angel and with great musicians by her side. Weaving a deeply artistic pattern of different creative experiences together to offer songs that pull threads from Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Romanticism to create an alternative and essentially poetic sound.

Mná Member performing at

Sunset Side Jazz Club – Chatelet

Venue Address : 60 rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

International Uilleann Piping Day - Paris
2025-11-01 14:00 - 22:00 | Irish Cultural Centre, 5 rue des Irlandias, Paris, 75005, France
Organised by the Association Irlandaise de Paris

Come to the Irish Cultural Centre for the first ever celebration in Paris of the International Uilleann Piping Day. The Association Irlandais in cooperation with Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin, and the support of Culture Ireland will celebrate this famous instrument and the visit of a great Irish piper, Peter Browne, who learned from the greatest (Séamus Ennis, William Clancy, Leo Rowsome). He has distinguished himself with legendary groups (the Bothy Band) and accompanied great artists of traditional Irish music (Mary Black, The Chieftains, the Dubliners).

On this very special day with Peter Browne, a whole series of events (workshop, conference, “try the pipes”, recital), some free (including for neophytes in music or children), some require tickets.

At 8:30pm, join a magnificent closing recital at the St. Patrick’s Chapel by Peter Browne and musicians of the Association Irlandaise de Paris – fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, guitar. Tickets required.

Le Grand Rex Studios : Interactive Backstage Tour - Paris
2025-11-16 10:00 - 2026-01-04 19:00 | Le Grand Rex, 1, Boulevard Poissonnière,, Paris, 75002, France
An experience for ALL ages – Discover the enchanted backstage world of the world famous Parisian cinema Le Grand Rex

This iconic cinema dates back to the 1930s, when Jacques Haik, a wealthy movie producer, distributor and owner of the Olymia, desired an extravagant building with a capacity of 5000 spectators with a ceiling peaking at more than 30 meters, representing a luminous starry vault.

Tribute to its architect Auguste Bluysen and engineer John Eberson. The façade was designed by the sculptor Henri-Édouard Navarre and the decoration of the great hall was by Maurice Dufrène. The Grand Rex is a scale model of the famous Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

🎥 Explore, accompanied by an audioguide, the huge auditorium and secret corners of an Art Deco-style cinema📸 Admire archive footage of cinema icons who frequented Le Grand Rex🎬 Have fun with interactive activities, like manipulating a reel or using special effects to bring your own work to life

A Tribute to Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan - Paris
2025-12-19 21:30 - 23:00
Hommage à Joni Mitchell by Liv Monaghan

December 19th @ 9:30 pm

Seize this opportunity to experience a very talented Irish artist with the voice of an angel and with great musicians by her side. Weaving a deeply artistic pattern of different creative experiences together to offer songs that pull threads from Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Romanticism to create an alternative and essentially poetic sound.

Treat yourself and why not others with a gift voucher. Promo Code for the Mna community included below.

Mná Member performing at

Sunset Side Jazz Club – Chatelet

Venue Address : 60 rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

New Year Tunes with Live Irish Music
2026-01-27 21:00 - 23:30 | Association Irlandaise, 59, avenue Gabriel Péri, Saint Quen, 93400, France
Organised by the Association Irlandaise

To celebrate the New Year, we invite you to take a musical journey with this great duo of Irish artists, accordionist David Munnelly and bouzouki player, fiddler, and singer Macdara Ó Faoláin.

Both deeply rooted in traditional Irish music, they aspire to reinterpret it by exploring the boundaries between genres, drawing inspiration from jazz, classical music, and traditional world music.

A musical journey not to be missed, followed by a session with them!

Transport: Métro Garibaldi (ligne 13) Mairie de Saint-Ouen (ligne 14) Saint-Ouen (RER C)

St. Patrick's Concert : Traditional Irish Music - Sorcha Costello & the Hylia sisters
2026-03-12 21:00 - 23:15 | Association Irlandaise, 59, avenue Gabriel Péri, Saint Quen, 93400, France
Organised by the Association Irlandaise

A St Patrick’s celebration concert organised by the Association Irlandaise and presenting a wonderful Franco-Irish lineup featuring an all-female cast, with Irish violinist Sorcha Costello 🎻 and opening act by the duo Hylia, sisters Roxanne and Marie Rabatti (violin, guitar, vocals).

☘️ Come along and celebrate Ireland and its music in the company of these talented musicians!☘️

Winner of the prestigious Gradam Ceoil TG4 Young Musician of 2021 award, Sorcha Costello is an Irish violinist from Tulla (Co. Clare), born into a family with deep roots in traditional music. Sorcha has performed on stages across Ireland and internationally, with tours in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. Highly sought after as a music teacher, she is appreciated for her ability to convey her unique style, imbued with the rhythm and swing characteristic of several generations of her family.

Released in 2023, “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘀” Sorcha’s solo album features a varied repertoire of old and new pieces. Deeply rooted in the East Clare style tradition, this album incorporates musical influences from around the world.

Transport: Métro Garibaldi (ligne 13) Mairie de Saint-Ouen (ligne 14) Saint-Ouen (RER C)

Sing Street - Irish Film (2016) Cinéma de Cinéastes - Paris
2026-03-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Cinéma des Cinéastes, 7 avenue de Clichy, Paris, 75017, France
Celebrate Ireland and St. Patrick wearing green! Come enjoy this vibrant Irish comedy, filled with music and drama.

Even in despair, nothing beats the stubborn hope of a fifteen-year-old teenager. Between music, first love, and the silent terror of starting over at a new high school, Conor’s world becomes a living mixtape of 1980s Dublin. In SING STREET, John Carney crafts a coming-of-age story carried by melody, imagination, and the fragile courage to reinvent oneself. It is a film about discovery of identity, of possibilities and about that strange conviction, unique to youth, that life can still be rewritten. As George Bernard Shaw observed: “Youth is wasted on the young”

Starting at 7:30 p.m. Come together for a complimentary drink accompanied by a demonstration of Irish dance and music.

Film screening at 8:00 p.m.

Roméo et Juliette Opera Bastille
2026-04-02 19:30 - 2026-05-12 22:30 | Opera Bastille Paris, 120 Rue de Lyon, Paris, 75012
Brought by Shakespeare to the rank of myth, the story of Romeo and Juliet had to wait until the 20th century before being incarnated in ballet thanks to the music of Sergueï Prokofiev, in 1935.

In his production created for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1984, Rudolf Noureev takes advantage of this brilliant and energetic score to propose a sumptuous version, particularly cinematic.

His choreography focuses on showing the transformation of the young Romeo into a man thanks to a passionate Juliet who tragically enters adulthood.

Scenes of balls, youthful provocations and duels in a beautifully reconstructed Italian Renaissance give substance, relief and power to the passion of the lovers of Verona caught up with the ancestral hatreds of their families.

The Irish Celtic Ensemble - Marseille
2026-04-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Le Dôme,, 48 Avenue de saint-just, Marseille, 13004, France
The Irish Celtic Ensemble returns to Marseille on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 8 PM to present its show Spirit of Ireland at the Dôme de Marseille.

This troupe specialized in traditional Irish dances celebrates the 15th anniversary of its iconic show with a captivating story around Paddy Flynn and his Irish Celtic Pub. Between legends, songs and dynamic choreographies, this show promises a total immersion in the culture of the emerald island. Tickets are available now for this exceptional evening in the Bouches-du-Rhône. A taste of Ireland in the “cité phocéene”!

Kim Wilde in Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Rennes, Paris
2026-04-16 20:30 - 23:00 | CEPAC Silo, 35 Quai du Lazaret, Marseille, 13002, France
For those who remember this great popstar from the 80s, Kim Wilde will give a concert in the CEPAC Silo. Kids in America, Cambodia, You Came and many more of her popular songs to delight the fans.

Kim Wilde is a real Show Woman, the promise of an incredibly vibrant concert. She will also be playing in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Rennes and Paris.

Howth Maritime by Night - Music Festival
2026-05-22 18:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Howth, 83 Howth Road, Dublin, D03, Ireland
A “boutique” music experience set across nine unique venues, from cosy pubs to iconic cultural spaces, all againts the breathtaking backdrop of Howth Hill!

This sounds like a great musical festival in such a fabulous setting, it has been compared to the Electric Picnic but much more intimate!

Various concerts over the three evenings, you can find the list on the site!

The top names are, The Wran, Luka Blool, Kila and the group Havana Roots.

Mary Black, The Slan Tour - Ireland
2026-05-26 20:00 - 22:30 | The Aviva Stadium Dublin Ireland, Lansdowne Road, Dublin, D04 K5F9, Ireland
The farewell tour of this wonderful Irish Artist.

Mary Black has been signing to us for decades and has allowed us to carry a little piece of Ireland no matter where we go when we listen to her beautiful songs.

For this “Slan Tour”, Mary Black will play in the Aviva Stadium, but there are other venues and dates listed on the website

Christopher Cross Concert - Dublin May 2026
2026-05-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
For those of us who remember Sailing, Ride like the Wind and the film “Arthur” amongst many others, this is the chance to relish in Christopher Cross’ suave voice for a couple of hours in Dublin.

Bord Gais is such a great place and the acoustics are wondeful, there is also a lovely bar for a pre-concert drink!

On the 24th and the 26th of May 2026, the 24th is full! See you there!

SING GROOVE TOGETHER - Saint-Maur (94)
2026-06-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Théâtre de Saint-Maur, 20 Rue de la Liberté,, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, 94100, France
SING GROOVE TOGETHER choir is back at the Saint-Maur Theatre in June, celebrating the collaboration and cd release with the renowned jazz trio, Hammond Legend. A two-hour show featuring soul, rock, and funk! On the programme, songs by Stevie Wonder, George Michael, Bruno Mars, Jamiroquai, Tuna Turner and a more…it’s going to be a fantastic evening so don’t miss this event “ambiance assurée”!.

Mná Member Ann Garvey has sung with Sing Groove Together for the last five years – here’s to giving the choir and Hammond Legend some fabulous #Mnáwesome support on the night!

La Traviata à l'Opera de Paris
2026-06-14 19:30 - 2026-07-13 22:30 | L’Opéra de Paris Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opéra, Paris, 75009, France
Pleasure but not love: this is what the heroine of La Traviata quickly understands, summoned by right-minded people to stay in her place.

For the director Simon Stone, skilled in reinscribing the works in our daily life, Violetta Valéry is not that courtesan who sells her body, as in the time of Alexandre Dumas son, whose novel La Dame aux camélias inspired the opera by Giuseppe Verdi.

She is a diva of social networks who sells her image through ‘selfies’ and ‘likes’. But this hyperconnected world does not prevent the beautiful, as in the 19th century, from having to sacrifice her love for Alfredo at the altar of morality.

This contemporary reading accords with the intentions of Verdi who, while composing a feverish and virtuoso music, criticizes the brutality of a society of appearance, a machine to crush individualities. Especially when they are women who aspire to be free.

Riverdance -The New Generation Dublin 2026
2026-06-17 18:30 - 2026-09-06 21:30 | The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, South King Street, Dublin, D02 V097
Differents times available depending on the day, see website below

Riverdance has captivated audiences with its GRAMMY award-winning music, its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30th year milestone, with a special anniversary global tour, which comes home to the Gaiety Theatre for the summer season.

The spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved show with innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. Riverdance showcases The New Generation of exceptional dancers and musicians with their electrifying energy and skill in their traditions and art. This is Riverdance better than ever – fresh, new and exciting with all the original magic that won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.

Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.

Dracula The Gaiety Theatre Dublin
2026-06-17 18:30 - 2026-09-06 21:30 | The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, South King Street, Dublin, D02 V097
Differents times available depending on the day, see website below

The yaear is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological changes, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.

From the city of London, through provincial England, to the mountainous wastes of Transylvania, Bram Stoker’s timeless gothic thriller embodies the struggle to break taboos, resist temptation and stop the unknown outside becoming the enemy within.

Adapted by Nick Lane, this brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the contemporary, showcasing Blackeyed Theatre’s trademark ensemble performance style and featuring a haunting soundscape, powerful performances and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.

Oklahoma - The Show - Dublin
2026-06-19 19:30 - 2026-07-05 22:30 | Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Bod Gais In-house staging of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein masterpiece, OKLAHOMA!

This dynamic production will bring the beloved musical to life- powered by the very best of Irish creative talent. Showcasing Irish creativity and craft on Ireland’s most prestigious stage, audiences can expect one rootin’-tootin’, show-stoppin’ good time!

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre will showcase this stunning production live on Ireland’s biggest stage- bringing a vibrant, uplifting feel to this groundbreaking musical while celebrating all the timeless songs you know and love, including Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, I Cain’t Say No and People Will Say We’re in Love

Bord Gais is such a great place and the acoustics are wondeful, there is also a lovely bar for a pre-concert drink!

West Cork Chamber Festival
2026-06-26 13:00 - 2026-07-05 22:30 | Bantry House, Bantry, West Cork, Ireland
|Immerse yourself in our world-class chamber music festival, where renowned and emerging international and Irish musicians perform across 3 concerts a day, masterclasses, and fringe events against a stunning Bantry backdrop. General Booking opens on 5 March 2026.

Day time and evening concerts for adults and for children as well as Candlelit late night concerts. Chck out the web site for the different artists that will be preforming.

Different venues around Bantry for each concert.

Les Francofolies de La Rochelle
2026-07-10 12:00 - 2026-07-14 00:00 | La Coursive, La Rochelle, 4 Rue St. Jean du Perot, La Rochelle, 17000, France
For those of you who may be on holidays or live in this wonderful part of France.

The largest “francophone” music festival in the world,four days of concerts with well known french artists such as Julien Clerc, Orelsan, Zaz, Vincent Delerme, Mika and many, many more. There are also plenty of free concerts in the town and on the beach.

La Rochelle is a beautiful town, well worth a visit and the atmosphere during the festival is incredible.

JAZZ IN MARCIAC 2026
2026-07-20 12:00 - 2026-08-03 00:00 | Chapiteau – MARCIAC, 8 place du Chevalier D'Antras, Marciac, 32230, France
If you are holidaying in the Toulouse area or have not yet planned to, now is the time to think about it!

Every year the small village of Marciac, in the Gers, hosts the most incredible music festival, principally Jazz but not only. Once again, Sting is at the top of the billing this year, after Sanatana, Georges Benson… in the past. As Editor for the Events on Mna na hEireann, I was lucky enough to go there 3 times and saw Sting about 4 or 5 years ago. It was an incredible event and would strongly recommend.

In the stiffling heat of the southwest, in the middle of the summer, you will love the atmosphere and never forget the experience!

Even if you don’t book tickets to the concerts, there are lots of free entertainment to be enjoyed around this charming village with food stalls, night markets and fun in ambundance.

Interceltique Festival 2026 - Lorient
2026-07-31 12:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00 | Palais des Congrés Lorient, 1 Rue Pierre Thevenoux, Lorient, 56100, France
An incredible annual event to celebrate Celtic music. For this year’s festival artists from various countries will participate in this 10 day event and naturally, amongst them, the Irish Dervish, Desi Wilkinson, The Leonard Barry Trio and the Wran.

Stages for open-air concerts and several indoor venues around the town to host the different celtic talents. Lots of free fun and animation, food and drink all available during the festival. There will also be but also games, competitions and exhibitions making it a great outing for the whole family.

The Bodyguard
2026-08-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith* (Sister Act, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominated Adam Garcia (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked, Coyote Ugly) as Frank Farmer and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector.

Neither Kevin Costner nor Whitney Houston but renowned stars with music and dance to please all of those who enjoyed the movie.

Bor Gais is a great venue! Drinks and snacks available before and at the interval!

Swan Lake - Dublin
2026-08-18 20:00 - 2026-08-23 23:00 | Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Santiago Ballet company will perfrom Swan Lake in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre!

Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers.

In celebration of that ongoing impact, SWAN LAKE will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.

Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.
