Welcome to the Evanston Celtic Festival: a beloved family-friendly tradition for nearly 20 years! Join us each March for traditional Celtic music & bagpipes, cultural presentations, hands-on workshops, kids’ activities, food, pub, dancing, and more!
Check back here on our main page for updates about current events, application deadlines, and ticket sales– we have exciting things coming soon! We’ll see you at the céilí!
Grab a stool and soak in some folksy Irish tunes, enjoy hearty Irish pub fare, sample premium whiskeys, or order a cold Irish beer at the bar while the legendary Irish band Altan plays just feet away from your table!
Different ticket packages are available so you can customize your experience for a night to remember– click the link to choose your package now, before we’re booked out!
Welcome, Festival Friends & Performers!
If you are interested in performing as a regional artist, storyteller, historical re-enactor, or giving a lecture, demo, or workshop, we want to hear from you! Applications close on October 6th, 2026, so please don’t wait!
We want to include YOUR business in our lively Celtic Festival vendor market! Each year, we have hundreds of applicants, so apply as soon as possible for your best shot at securing a booth spot at the 2027 Festival!
Booth spaces are very limited, and as always, preference will be given to vendors featuring Celtic-themed or related foods and merchandise. Applications close on October 31st, 2026, so apply now!
Get in touch with us at evanstonwycelticfestival@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!
Keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page for more details soon!
Tickets will be available at the door the weekend of the festival, or you may purchase them online in advance for a small discount. We are happy to offer FREE ADMISSION for kids ages 7 & under! (All children will still require a ticket for headline concerts.)
We are featuring 2 different types of VIP bundles, catering to both our local patrons and ‘out-of-town’ guests, depending on whether or not you need a hotel for the weekend– each type of package is priced accordingly!
The “Out-of-Town’ package includes 2 nights’ hotel stay, in addition to the above.
(For regular festival hotel rates, see Festival Hotel Info below!)
*Artist lineup is subject to change. Concerts are presented in partnership with The Arts Inc.
Every year, we bring to Evanston a handful of truly amazing, authentic Celtic bands from Ireland, Scotland, and all over the world as our headline artists! Previously featured headliners include: Lúnasa, Jig Jam, Skerryvore, Socks in the Frying Pan, Dàimh, Talisk, and more!
Evanston Celtic Festival is proud to present regional bands and grounds entertainment from the Western USA, including new, upcoming, and established bands and artists. Come catch their performances and discover the local talent right here in our backyard!






We are excited to present a slate of special workshops featuring ‘make-and-take’ activities! These workshops will each spend one hour delving into the hands-on experience of their subject matter.
Choose one workshop that most suits your interests, or book several and spend the day learning new skills! These workshops have an extra fee (to cover materials used), which is not included in your General Admission Festival Tickets, and may have suggested or required age limits for participation.
Click the button below to review workshop descriptions, age restrictions, and purchase your workshop tickets!
The city of Evanston, Wyoming is located 82 miles northeast of Salt Lake City, Utah. Those traveling long distances should fly into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and rent a car to drive to Evanston using I-80 going east.
We are proud to host the Celtic Festival each year in the beautiful historic Evanston Roundhouse & Railyards Complex! It is a rich part of our town’s history, and we want to invite you to share in that heritage as you attend the festival!


We are proud to partner with the Best Western Dunmar Inn as our Official Festival Hotel!
Best Western Hotel Amenities Include: Continental Breakfast, High-Speed Internet, and more!
To get your special festival discount, please call (307) 789-3770 and say you’re booking for the Evanston Celtic Festival. Be sure to book early before rooms are filled!




























