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Demos, Workshops, and most Concerts require tickets. We encourage you to check event detail pages for more information.
You can also download our event registration form, which includes pricing information for all festival events.
Don’t forget to download a copy of our schedules before your visit. Download links can be found at the bottom of the page.
Join us around the lunch hour to meet up with old friends and new.
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Don't miss the first chance to kick up your heels this weekend.
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Bring a picnic lunch. Food is also available for purchase at the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile.
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Open to all, so bring your instruments, dancing shoes, voices, and join the party!
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An introductory class for people who have never played the whistle.
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Learn how to position a bodhran, execute basic strokes, and get down to playing with some basic, solid technique.
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Join us in the relaxed setting of Cuchara's Dog Bar for rousing songs, tall tales, and general merrymaking.
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Join us for a fun evening of celtic music with Joanna and Tadhg!
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An introductory class for people who have never played the whistle.
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Learn what it means to play a melody instrument in a session context.
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Learn what it means to play a melody instrument in a session context.
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An exploration of Celtic poetry and song lyrics with attention to their origins in traditions and contemporary manifestations in song lyrics and tunes.
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Learn basic technique and a few simple dances from a jig to a reel, with bits of interesting info on Irish dance and its history sprinkled in-between.
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This class looks at some of the best approaches understanding and playing with modes when accompanying various traditional tunes.
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Attention is given to ornamentation, breathing, style and repertoire, while continuing to emphasize rhythm and phrasing in the music.
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For those with strong intermediate to advanced fiddle skills.
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Basic technique and tunes.
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Learn about the magical world of Lúnasa from touring to performing at home and abroad.
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Just about everyone enjoys a good story.
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Join us outside at the Miner's Plaza in Walsenburg for a great afternoon of Celtic Music.
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Join us for an evening of outstanding Scottish music.
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Join late night sessions at the Crafty Canary Brewery from 10pm to Close.
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Join late night sessions at the La Veta Mercantile from 10pm to Close.
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A walking tour through the different regions of Scotland.
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We bring together the melody and rhythm groups from Friday to combine those good session playing skills.
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This class is for the accomplished fiddle player who would like to add elements of Scottish style to their repertoire.
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This class is for newer guitarists and those new to Irish traditional music.
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Whistle – Beg/Int Basic technique and tunes.
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Oisin demonstrates the Sligo style fiddle playing of Michael Coleman and others.
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Join us for an hour of dance and fun in the La Veta Park. Bring a lunch and be prepared to "kick up your heels."
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Join Tadhg for a discussion on how Irish folklore informs all genres of music, from traditional to the latest in contemporary styles.
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Working in an ensemble (for small or large groups): develop an arrangement of a set of tunes incorporating melody, rhythm, harmony, ‘horn’ parts, counterpoint, improvisation and more.
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Lisa Davies, artist and jewelry designer, will give an overview of the history of Celtic art, followed by a more in-depth look at the five elements of Celtic art focusing on knotwork in particular.
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A performance event for uilleann and small pipers and for folks that enjoy the pipes.
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This presentation provides a description of tartans and the history of the kilt, women’s dress, and accessories for men and women.
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Flute – Beg/Int Basic technique
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A drop in, slow session for pipe retreat students and anyone who might want to join them.
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For students interested in accompanying tunes on the Bouzouki, Citern, or “other strings”.
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This demonstration will contrast two similar but different instruments of these two great musicians.
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In this presentation, you will learn of the turbulent culture of the Celts as illustrated by the Highland clearances and the Battle of Culloden in Scotland.
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Hailed as “The Hottest Irish Acoustic band on the Planet” by The Irish Voice, Lúnasa comes to the Spanish Peaks for the very first time!
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Join late night sessions at the Crafty Canary Brewery from 10pm to Close.
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Join late night sessions at the La Veta Mercantile from 10pm to Close.
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Enjoy conversation, camaraderie, tea, and scones.
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This is your chance to get together with your mates for one last chance to play your favorite tunes together.
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Final Concert and Farewell from the 2025 Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival!
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