Special Events
More Than Music!!
Discover the festival beyond the stages, with special events including Irish-language coffee mornings, workshops, cultural activities, informal sessions and opportunities to learn, connect and participate.
2026 Special Events
Festival Film: The Playboy of the Western World
The Irish & Celtic Music Festival begins early with a special screening of The Playboy of the Western World.
When a mysterious young stranger arrives in a County Mayo pub claiming to have killed his father, his shocking story transforms him into an unlikely local hero. But admiration can be fickle—and the truth is never far behind.
Adapted from J. M. Synge’s celebrated and once-scandalous Irish play, The Playboy of the Western World blends romance, sharp Irish wit, dark comedy and a wonderfully mischievous look at fame and hero worship.
Sunday 13 September, 4:00pm
Liberty Theatre, Yass
Maidin Caifé agus Ceol (Morning Coffee and Music)
Dance Program
Irish Set Dancing Workshops and Ceilis
Entry to dance workshops is by festival wristband or $10.00 at the door.
Entry to each Ceili is by festival wristband or $15.00 at the door.
Light refreshments available.
Saturday's Program
10am - 12.00pm
Workshop 1
Irish Set Dancing with Paul & Leslie Carr.
St Augustine's Hall
2.00 - 2.30pm
Display by ‘Set In Their Ways’ led by Paul & Leslie Carr.
Riverbank Park (Festival Markets)
7.30 - 10.30pm
Festival Ceili
St Augustine's Hall
The Ceili will be dancing to some of Australia's finest dance musicians lead by Ian Hayden.
Sunday's Program
10am - 12pm
Workshop 2 - Irish Set Dancing with Paul & Leslie Carr.
St Augustine's Hall
12.30 - 2.30pm
Farewell Ceili
St Augustine's Hall
The Ceili will be dancing to some of Australia's finest dance musicians lead by Ian Hayden.
Workshops
Celtic Ukelele Workshop with Sally Carter
St Augustine's Hall
Saturday 14th September
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn a beautiful Celtic song. Chords and riffs. Singing.
All abilities workshop.
All music resources supplied.
Entry to workshops by festival wristband or $10 in the festival office or @ the door.
Sunday 15th September
TBA
Entry to workshops by festival wristband or $10 in the festival office or @ the door.
