Boston Celtic Music Festival

Roots & Branches Now in its 24th year, the Passim Program Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) returns to venues across Cambridge and Somerville, including Club Passim, Crystal Ballroom, The Rockwell, Arts at the Armory, and Somerville Theatre. Presented by Passim — a Cambridge-based nonprofit supporting a vibrant music community through Club Passim, the Passim School of Music, artist grants, and outreach — BCMFest celebrates the rich traditions of Celtic music, song, and dance from Greater Boston’s Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and other Celtic communities. BCMFest showcases everything from traditional tunes to contemporary Celtic sounds, featuring both professional touring acts and beloved local session musicians — highlighting artists across generations. CLICK HERE to see the full line-up and purchase tickets to all parts of the festival. MUSIC SCHEDULE Thursday, January 14th, 7pm-9pm. $30 / Members $25 First Round @ Club Passim, feat. Hanneke Cassel; Nathan Gourley, Laura Feddersen & David McKindley-Ward; and Pine Tree Flyers Thursday, January 14th, 7:30pm-11pm. $25 Boston Urban Ceilidh @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater, feat. Good Caller The Boston Urban Ceilidh (kālē) features participatory and social dances from the Cape Breton and Scottish traditions, all with live music. No experience is necessary – all dances will be taught and led by an in-time caller. Friday, January 15th, 7pm-9pm. $30 / Members $25 Roots & Branches @ Club Passim, feat. San Miguel Fraser; Cassie & Maggie; and Forsyth Friday, January 15th, 8pm-10pm. $30 / Members $25 Gnoss & Guests @ Arts at the Armory, with Adam Hendey Band opening Saturday, January 16th, 11am-6:15pm. $30 Dayfest @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater, The Rockwell, and Dragon’s Lair Saturday, January 16th, 7pm-8:30pm. $35 Nightcap @ Somerville Theater Sunday, January 17th, various times. various registration prices workshops @ Passim School of Music All tickets have a $3 processing fee and a $2 preservation fee. The $3 processing fee is waived for tickets purchased at our box office.