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Capital District Celtic Cultural Association

The Capital District Celtic Cultural Association promotes and celebrates Celtic heritage through cultural events, education, and community engagement, fostering appreciation for Celtic traditions in the Capital District.

Half Way to St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day brings our community together at Celtic Hall for an evening of music, laughter, and shared heritage. Enjoy traditional tunes, good company, and a relaxed celebration of Celtic culture. 🍀 Your registration helps the Capital District Celtic Cultural Association continue hosting cultural events, classes, and gatherings that keep Celtic traditions&mdash;song, dance, and stories&mdash;alive in the Capital District. 🎶

Half Way to St. Patrick's Day

Join us for an evening with Junior Toots&nbsp;🎶 Experience legendary ska and reggae music in a community setting that celebrates rhythm, story, and shared heritage. &nbsp; This event is a benefit for the people of Jamaica who have been impacted by the storms in 2025. Your registration supports the Capital District Celtic Cultural Association&rsquo;s mission to keep cultural traditions alive through music, learning, and gathering. Reserve your spot, invite a friend, and be part of a night of live music, connection, and celebration. 🎵 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 7:00 p.m.

Junior Toots: A Benefit for Jamaica

Cantrip&nbsp;is a dynamic Scottish folk band known for blending traditional Celtic music with unexpected influences. Their name&mdash;an Old Scots word for charm or magic&mdash;reflects their vibrant sound, which fuses swirling border pipes, driving fiddle, thunderous guitar, and rich three-part harmonies. NOTE: We use Zeffy to ensure 100% of your ticket price goes directly to our mission. At checkout, Zeffy will ask for an optional contribution to keep their platform free for nonprofits like ours. This is entirely voluntary&mdash;to opt-out, simply select &#39;Other&#39; in the dropdown and enter 0.

Cantrip at Celtic Hall

Please join us for the annual celebration of the life of Robert Burns &mdash; Scotland&rsquo;s national treasure &mdash; at our Burns Supper on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The Supper and its associated fellowship will warm the Capital District Celtic Cultural Association&rsquo;s Celtic Hall with warmth and light in the middle of a cold winter.

2026 Celtic Hall Burns Supper

&ldquo;Ishna &lsquo;Sl&iacute; Amach&rsquo;: from There to Here invites you into a journey across distance, memory, and belonging. Join the Capital District Celtic Cultural Association and the Upstate Irish Arts Center for an evening of story, song, and reflection on the paths that carry us from our homelands to new shores. 🎶 There will also be a music workshop at 4:30pm with Ishna&#39;s band members at Celtic Hall. The workshop and the concert can be purchased together or separately.

Ishna “Slí Amach”: from There to Here

Join us for an evening with Tony McManus, a world‑renowned Celtic guitarist whose playing brings the traditions of Scotland and Ireland to life. From ancient airs to lively dance tunes, his music celebrates the heart of Celtic culture. 🎵 Your ticket supports the Capital District Celtic Cultural Association&rsquo;s mission to preserve and share Celtic music, history, and community at Celtic Hall. Come enjoy a warm, welcoming concert rooted in the traditions we work to keep alive. 🍀

Capital District Celtic Cultural Association

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Ishna “Slí Amach”: from There to Here

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Tony McManus, Celtic guitarist

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