Boston Celtic Music Festival

The 23rd annual Boston Celtic Music Festival, known as BCMFest, returns to Club Passim, Crystal Ballroom, The Burren, The Rockwell, and Arts at the Armory January 15-18, 2025. Presented by Passim, a Cambridge-based non-profit that supports a vibrant music community through Club Passim, the Passim School of Music, artist grants, and outreach initiatives.

The 2026 festival will showcase Greater Boston’s deep tradition of music, song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, Quebecois and other Celtic communities. BCMFest features acts that are traditional as well as others that draw on contemporary sounds and ideas; full-time, professional touring acts as well as local session musicians; highlighting performers from across the generations.

CLICK HERE to see the full line-up and purchase tickets to all parts of the festival.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 15th, 7pm-9pm.  $30 / Members $25
First Round @ Club Passim
Thursday, January 15th, 7:30pm-11pm.  $25
Boston Urban Ceilidh @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater

The Boston Urban Ceilidh (kālē) features participatory and social dances from the Cape Breton and Scottish traditions, all with live music. No experience is necessary – all dances will be taught and led by an in-time caller.

Friday, January 16th, 7pm-9pm.  $30 / Members $25
Roots & Branches @ Club Passim

Friday, January 16th, 8pm-10pm.  $30 / Members $25
Old Blind Dogs @ Arts at the Armory

Saturday, January 17th, 11am-6:15pm.  $30
Dayfest @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater, The Burren, & The Rockwell

Saturday, January 17th, 8pm-9:30pm.  $35
Nightcap @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater

Sunday, January 18th, 10am-2pm.  free admission
Live Music Brunch @ The Burren

Sunday, January 18th, various times.  various registration prices
workshops @ Passim School of Music