2024 Event Diary
January
3 – 21 January
Wallis Bird Australian Tour
musician from Enniscorthy, Ireland
visiting NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS & SA
troubadourpresents.com/events/wallis-bird/
Saturday 6 January, 12.00pm
Nollaig Na Mban; High Tea Cruise
hosted by Ireland Calling radio
Sydney Harbour
trybooking.com/events/landing/1138313
Saturday 6 January, 6:30pm
Nollaig Na mBan
an open mic evening hosted by the Prankqueans
ticket entry by donation to the Irish Support Agency
The Gaelic Club
irishsupportagency.org.au/events/nollaignamban2024
11 – 20 January
The Whistlin Donkeys Australian Tour
hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin’ Donkeys are known for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic rock influences, creating their own distinctive sound that will keep your feet stomping and hands clapping all night long.
visiting Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-whistlin-donkeys/
Saturday 13 January 2024, 7.30pm
Caroline Keane & Tom Delany Concert
Great concertina & Irish pipes, on tour from Ireland
organised by Sydney Comhaltas
The Gaelic Club
trybooking.
19-28 January
Flickerfest 33rd International Short Film Festival
Bondi Beach
touring nationally Feb-Oct
flickerfest.com.au
Monday 22 January, 8:00pm
Andy Irvine Concert
Irish folk legend from Planxty, Sweeney’s Men, etc
Petersham Bowling Club
trybooking.com/1151688
February
Saturday 3 February, 6:00pm
James Joyce, A Life Book Launch
by Gabrielle Carey
The Gaelic Club
prankqueans.com/
Sunday 4 February, 5:30pm
“Brigid the Rebel” Prankqueans Concert
High Tide Room, Bondi Pavillion
prankqueans.com/
Saturday 10 February, 6:00pm
Pop Up Gaeltacht
with concert and open session
The Gaelic Club, Sydney
Sunday 11 February, 12:00 noon
BrigidFest (Celtic Club Melb.)
guest speaker: Dr Monique Ryan, Independent Federal Member for Kooyong
Batman’s Hill on Collins, 623 Collins Street, Melbourne
trybooking.com/events/landing/1146929
Sunday 11 February, 1:00pm
a tribute to Michael Lyons, An Irish Day
with concert and open session
Club Condell Park, Bankstown
eventbookings.com/b/event/a-tribute-to-michael-lyons
15 February – 11 March
Europa! Europa! Film Festival
screening a handful of Irish co-productions
Sydney & Melbourne
europafilmfestival.com.au/
March
Saturday 2 March
Irish Australian Support Association of Queensland’s Brisbane Irish Festival Charity Ball
two course meal, three hour drinks package, entertainment by Sásta
Victoria Park Golf Complex, Herston
trybooking.com/CONVO
Saturday 2 March, 6:00pm
Mardi Gras Viewing Party
hosted by SQI & SWBL
Can’t brave the Oxford St crowds or just want some of that great Irish craic?
SQI and SWBL have teamed up and can’t wait to celebrate MG2024.
Watch the live-streamed Mardi Gras Parade at The Gaelic Club and cheer on all your favourite floats and of course the best one of all – Sydney Queer Irish!
events.humanitix.com/queer-diamond-sqi-swbl-viewing-afterparty
Friday 8 March
Gaelic Club Céilí Band All-Stars Concert
Gasoline Pony, Marrickville
info + tickets
8 – 17 March
Sharon Shannon Australian Tour
Sharon continues to redefine and reimagine the boundaries of Irish traditional music, elevating the genre through her experimental collaborations with reggae, rap and classical musicians. Her list of collaborators is as extensive as her musical repertoire.
visiting Port Fairy Folk Festival, Adelaide, Sydney, Blue Mountains Folk Festival and Melbourne
sharonshannon.com/tour/
14 – 17 March
The Tumbling Paddies
The Journey so Far Australian Tour
a young, talented and energetic six piece band from Co. Fermanagh, Ireland who play catchy original songs and have a distinctive take on well known cover songs.
Liberty Hall SYD, Metro City PER, and St Patrick’s Festival St Kilda
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-tumbling-paddies/
16 – 17 March
Melbourne Celtic Festival
melbournecelticfestival.com.au/
Sunday 17 March
Sydney St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
The Rocks, Sydney
facebook.com/SydneyStPatricksDay
*more St Patrick’s Day events to be listed in our March newsletter*
Saturday 23 March, 7:00pm
Seisiún for Palestine
The Gaelic Club
events.humanitix.com/seisun-for-palestine?
Thursday 28 March – Monday 1 April
National Folk Festival
early bird tickets on sale until 22 December
EPIC Park, Canberra
folkfestival.org.au
Date TBA
The Celtic Club Melbourne Re-Opening
29 Sydney Road, Brunswick
April
Sunday 14 April, 2:00pm
Irish Women in the Antipodes: Foregrounded Book Launch
13 Carrington St, Adelaide
Saturday 27 April
Scoil na Gaeilge Sydney’s Bealtaine Festival
including a screening of ‘Taking Roots (Music) to Australia’
more info to come
The Gaelic Club, Sydney
May
2 – 5 May
Australian Celtic Festival
year of Ireland & the Isle of Man
The Australian Standing Stones Monument, Glen Innes, NSW
australiancelticfestival.com/
8 – 16 May
Mary Wallopers Australian Tour
making their live Australian debut with this tour, Irish seven-piece The Mary Wallopers have infectious energy and perform floor shaking singalongs.
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth
frontiertouring.com/themarywallopers
Saturday 11 May
Darkness into Light
darknessintolight.ie/event/australia/home
June
21 – 30 June
The High Kings Australian Tour
The Road Not Taken
The High Kings from Dublin are a traditional folk group who give new life for a new generation of Irish and Celtic music fans alike and they make their triumphant return to Australia following their Sold Out tour last year.
premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HIGHKING24
July
Saturday 27 July, 6:00pm
Christmas in July Ball & Community Appreciation Awards
hosted by the Irish Support Agency
Think 3 course festive feast, 5.5 hour beverage package, live entertainment, raffle, auction and community awards!
Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
irishsupportagency.org.au/ball2024
