Celtic Junction Arts Center

Celtic Junction Arts Center Minnesota's award-winning Irish cultural center! We produce concerts, classes, and outreach events. Catering welcome.

The Celtic Junction's two performance spaces host concerts, dances and private events with seating of up to 250 people in the larger and a cozy 75 in the smaller. This top notch facility boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, stage lighting, projection capability and sprung floors for comfortable dancing. House ambiance and decor are comfortably eclectic and highly versatile allowing for concert

or cabaret style seating. Fully accessible building amenities include a welcoming lobby and reception area featuring a rotating gallery of original artwork and wi-fi internet access. Beer and wine sales available for many events, proceeds of which benefit local area non-profits.

Did you miss the Shamrock Shore radio show yesterday?  Stream it now at https://www.jazz88.fm/show/the-shamrock-shore/ a...
02/16/2025

Did you miss the Shamrock Shore radio show yesterday? Stream it now at https://www.jazz88.fm/show/the-shamrock-shore/ and enjoy the Seamus Egan interview and talk of the upcoming Solas: 30th Anniversary Tour at The Pantages!

Today on the Shamrock Shore: Joey Abarta, Nathan Gourley & Owen Marshall, Andrea Palandri, CUAS , Dan Gurney & Christina Dolphin, The Flanagan Brothers, Victoria Adiiye & Macdara Ó Faoláin, Alannah Thornburgh, Bua, Flynn Cohen, Muireann Ní Shé, Sean McComiskey, Sean Clohessy, Kieran Jordan, Josh Dukes and Matt Mulqueen and Solas.

ALSO: an interview with Seamus Egan about the upcoming Solas show at the Pantages Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota) presented by Celtic Junction Arts Center.

Stream it online at Jazz88.fm or tune in at noon in the Twin Cities on 88.5

🌟 Waltz & Swing with Café Accordion Orchestra! 🌟Step into a world of French musette, Latin rhythms, and Bohemian charm w...
02/15/2025

🌟 Waltz & Swing with Café Accordion Orchestra! 🌟

Step into a world of French musette, Latin rhythms, and Bohemian charm with Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra! 💃✨ Their music shimmers with waltzes, tangos, cha-chas, and rumbas—designed to set your feet in motion and your spirit soaring!

🎶 Thursday, February 28 | 7:30–10:00 PM
📍 Celtic Junction Arts Center
🎟 $10 advance | $13 at the door
💖 All proceeds support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

From Parisian cafés to sultry Havana nights, this dance floor is your passport to adventure! Grab a partner, or find your own rhythm—just don’t miss this exquisite evening of music and movement!

🎟 Get your tickets now & let’s dance! → celticjunction.org/event/dance-with-dan-newtons-cafe-accordion-orchestra/

02/13/2025

Ring in St. Patrick's Day weekend with Lúnasa! 🍀🎶

Masters of Irish instrumental music, they're renowned for their dynamic arrangements and quick-witted stage presence. Their concerts are a masterclass in rhythm, depth, and energy. Join the "Irish Music Dream Team" for a night of powerful, joyful music deeply rooted in tradition. Adding to the celebration, the Kickin' It Irish dancers will take the stage, bringing their thrilling step dance to this extraordinary evening. Presented by the Celtic Junction Arts Center

March 14th at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. See https://hennepinarts.org/events/lunasa-2025 for more information and tickets

O'Shea Irish Dance (OID)

Valentine’s Movie Night is Just 2 Days Away! 🎬✨💘 Looking for a fun, cozy way to spend Valentine’s Day? Join the Youth Ad...
02/12/2025

Valentine’s Movie Night is Just 2 Days Away! 🎬✨💘

Looking for a fun, cozy way to spend Valentine’s Day? Join the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at Celtic Junction for a special screening of Gnomeo & Juliet! This family-friendly film is packed with laughs, adventure, and a little garden romance. 🌿

Feb 14, 7 PM | Celtic Junction in St. Paul
Youth - RSVP & Get a Free Mocktail! 👉 celticjunction.org/event/family-movie-night-gnomeo-juliet/

🛏️ BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket!) – Lounge in PJs or grab a chair.
🍿 Snacks & drinks available at the café.
💖 Parents: Drop off kids 12+ or stay with little ones (11 & under).

It’s the perfect way to celebrate love, friendship, and community—don’t miss out! Tag a friend and join us!💕

O'Shea Irish Dance (OID)

Karan Casey Trio in Concert on March 16thJoin us on March 16th at Celtic Junction for a brilliant evening with Karan Cas...
02/11/2025

Karan Casey Trio in Concert on March 16th

Join us on March 16th at Celtic Junction for a brilliant evening with Karan Casey, one of the most powerful and provocative voices in Irish traditional music. 🌿✨

With her new album Nine Apples of Gold, Karan explores the healing power of female friendship and the challenges women face, all delivered with her signature depth and emotion. Don’t miss this chance to experience her music live, joined by Niamh Dunne (fiddle) and Seán Óg Graham (guitar).

🎟️ Tickets are limited—get yours at celticjunction.org/event/karan-casey-2025/
📍 Celtic Junction Arts Center | St. Paul, MN

Let Karan’s voice inspire you. See you there! 🍀🎤

Is this on the radar yet?!🎇🎉
02/11/2025

Is this on the radar yet?!🎇🎉

US Tour Announcement!
I am super excited to be heading back to the East Coast and Mid West in April and May with thanks to
and I will kick off the tour in Upstate New York and wind our way all around the place before finishing up in Kansas City. A month on the road, we're excited to reconnect with people we met last year and foster some new connections too!

Get Your Tickets for Kickin' It Irish! 🍀💃St. Patrick’s season is around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebra...
02/10/2025

Get Your Tickets for Kickin' It Irish! 🍀💃

St. Patrick’s season is around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Kickin' It Irish —a high-energy fusion of show-style step dance and live traditional music! Led by Dublin native and original Riverdance cast member Cormac O'Sé, the show features 22 world-class dancers and a six-piece band that will have you tapping your feet all night long.

From breathtaking footwork to heart-pounding rhythms, this is the Twin Cities’ must-see St. Patrick’s event! These shows are popular, so reserve your tickets today!

🎟️ Find tickets for opening night, March 7, at celticjunction.org/event/kickin-it-irish-2025-1/ (Find links to the other dates of Kickin' It on this page too!)

What a Night with David Francey! 🎶We had a full house last night for a gorgeous evening with David Francey, joined by th...
02/09/2025

What a Night with David Francey! 🎶

We had a full house last night for a gorgeous evening with David Francey, joined by the incredible Terra Spencer and Chris Murphy of Turpin’s Trail. David captivated us with classics like Red-Winged Blackbird and Torn Screen Door, as well as stunning tracks from his new album, The Breath Between. His stories had us laughing and reflecting.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make this such a special night! 🌟

All aboard theater lovers! 🎭 Love this article featuring our spring Irish theatre tour in NYC. You don't have to live in...
02/09/2025

All aboard theater lovers! 🎭 Love this article featuring our spring Irish theatre tour in NYC. You don't have to live in the Twin Cities to join in!

Thank you to The Irish Echo!

Celtic Junction Arts Center, the Midwest's premier hub for Irish arts is inviting theater enthusiasts to participate in its NYC Irish Theatre Festi...

🚨 Saint Paul Snow Emergency – February 8 🚨A snow emergency has been declared in St. Paul starting at 9 PM tonight. Do NO...
02/09/2025

🚨 Saint Paul Snow Emergency – February 8 🚨

A snow emergency has been declared in St. Paul starting at 9 PM tonight. Do NOT park on Prior Avenue to avoid the risk of being towed.

Parking Options:
South and north lots of Celtic Junction
The lott directly across the street

Refer to the map:
Red areas = No parking (snow emergency zones)
Green areas = Safe to park

Stay safe and plan ahead!

David Francey  in Concert tonight, Feb 8th at 7:30 pm!Admission will be available at the door tonight for David Francey,...
02/08/2025

David Francey in Concert tonight, Feb 8th at 7:30 pm!

Admission will be available at the door tonight for David Francey, a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, and opener Terra Spencer, a Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter. 🎵

See you there!

Join CJAC for our first-ever cultural trip, the NYC Irish Theatre Festival Experience, April 3-6, 2025. 🎭Celebrate the b...
02/07/2025

Join CJAC for our first-ever cultural trip, the NYC Irish Theatre Festival Experience, April 3-6, 2025. 🎭

Celebrate the best of Irish storytelling with tickets to five plays, group meals, and exclusive opportunities to connect with artists.🍀

Stay at the boutique Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel (special rates available) and enjoy expert guidance from Natalie Nugent O’Shea, CJAC Executive Director and seasoned NYC theatre professional, and Mick Mellamphy, actor and founder of Origin Theatre Company .🏙️

✨ Spaces are limited—reserve your spot by March 3rd! celticjunction.org/product/nyc-irish-theatre-festival-2025/

02/06/2025

David Francey and Terra Spencer perform this Saturday, February 8th! 🎵

There are still a few tickets left🎟️ celticjunction.org/event/david-francey-in-concert/

Online tickets are available for $25 until 11:30 PM the night before the show. After that, admission will be $30 at the door. Tickets will be available at the door unless the concert is marked Sold Out. Youth 18 and under receive free admission at the door.

Galway 1920: Danger and Death in the Fight for Independence 📖Explore one of the darkest and most brutal chapters of Iris...
02/05/2025

Galway 1920: Danger and Death in the Fight for Independence 📖

Explore one of the darkest and most brutal chapters of Irish history in this fascinating hybrid class with instructor Jane Kennedy. Learn about the violent clashes, tragic losses, and key figures in Galway’s struggle for independence, including the fates of Fr. Michael Griffin, the Loughnane brothers, and innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.

2 Hybrid Sessions (In-Person or on Zoom)
Wednesdays, Feb 19 & 26 | 6:30 – 7:45 PM CST | $50

Register now: celticjunction.org/product/galway-1920-danger-and-death-in-the-fight-for-independence/

Dance the Night Away with Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra! 💃🕺Get ready for a joyful evening of music and movement ...
02/04/2025

Dance the Night Away with Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra! 💃🕺

Get ready for a joyful evening of music and movement with Dan Newton’s Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Celtic Junction Arts Center! 🌟 Their signature blend of French musette, swing, tangos, rumbas, and more will transport you to a world of romance and rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love great live music, this is a don’t-miss event!

📅 Thursday, February 28
⏰ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Celtic Junction Arts Center
🎟️ Advance $10 /$13 door

Bring your dancing shoes and your sense of adventure—CAO’s music is filled with passion, humor, and irresistible energy!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: celticjunction.org/event/dance-with-dan-newtons-cafe-accordion-orchestra/

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836 Prior Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN
55104

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Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 7pm - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

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Celtic Junction's 15,000 sq. ft. building is home to year-round classes in dance, music, language, literature, history and the arts. Two performance spaces host concerts, dances and private events with seating of up to 250 people in the larger and a cozy 75 in the smaller. This top-notch facility boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, stage lighting, projection capability and sprung floors for comfortable dancing. House ambiance and decor are comfortably eclectic and highly versatile allowing for concert or cabaret style seating. Fully accessible building amenities include a welcoming lobby and reception area featuring a rotating gallery of original artwork and wi-fi internet access. Catering welcome. Beer and wine sales available for many events, proceeds of which benefit local area non-profits. Celtic Junction is also home to O’Shea Irish Dance, Center for Irish Music, Irish Fair of Minnesota and its the Eoin McKiernan Library.