Tunes on the Charles
An Irish Traditional Music Festival in Boston.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
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June 14-16, 2024
Three full days of music, dancing, and Irish culture along the Charles River.
Charles River Esplanade
Beautiful outdoor venue with stunning views of Boston’s skyline and river.
All Ages Welcome
Family-friendly event with activities for all ages and skill levels.
Tunes On The Charles
About the festival
We look forward to welcoming you to Greater Boston for Tunes on the Charles! This is the closest festival in America to what you might find in Ireland — focused on great music, new friends, and great times.
Boston has been home to great Irish traditional music for centuries, and the current state of music here is stronger than ever.
Please explore our website to learn more about our festival, and we can’t way to see you here in Boston in May.
Tunes On The Charles
Festival Schedule
Three days packed with music, dancing, workshops,
and Irish cultural activities for all ages.
Tunes On The Charles
Tickets
Your ticket to music, dancing, workshops,
and Irish cultural activities for all ages.
THURSDAY
APRIL 30
8:00
PM
Drawing From the Well Concert
THE SOMERVILLE THEATRE
Presented by the Irish Traditional Music Archive for the first time in the United States. Artists to be Announced.
FRIDAY
MAY 1
8:00
PM
Drawing From the Well Concert
VENUE TBA
Presented by the Irish Traditional Music Archive for the first time in the United States. Artists to be Announced.
SATURDAY
MAY 2
7:00
PM
Traditional Irish Ceili
CAMBRIDGE MASONIC HALL
1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA. Music by to be Announced.
10:30
PM
Trad Disco
UPSTAIRS AT MCCARTHY'S PUB
Hosted by David Healy, the Gadget Player.
SUNDAY
MAY 3
Tunes On The Charles
Festival Workshops
Discover new skills and deepen your
connection to Irish musical heritage.
INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, MAY 2DANCE WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Tunes On The Charles
Donations
Support the music, the makers, and the community
that brings Tunes on the Charles to life.