Entertainment
Live Entertainment
& Activities to Enjoy!
The Marin Irish Festival offers a wide array of captivating performances that showcase the talents of Irish musicians, dancers, and storytellers. The rhythmic footwork of Irish step dancing, the soul-stirring melodies of traditional Irish ballads, and the mesmerizing tales spun by skilled storytellers all contribute to an enchanting experience for attendees.
Beltane Stage
HEADLINING in 2026:
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The Black Brothers
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The Black Irish Band
With dancers and musicians from across the Bay Area including:
- Erica & Friends
- Finian’s Call
- Paddy on the Binge
- Treble By The Bay
- SonoMarin Irish Set Dancers
- Pipe & Bowl Morris Dancers
- Avalon Rising
- and Falcon’s Court, a LIVE birds of prey presentation!
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The Lagoon Stage
Enjoy the beauty of the water at the Lagoon Stage with:
- The Black Brothers
- The Black irish Band
- Fiddlers Three
- Ceol sa Cheo // Music in the Fog
- The Gasmen
- Erica & Friends
- Paddy on the Binge
- Finian’s Call
- Noonan School of Irish Music
- Avalon’s Well
The Bearded Goose Musician's Snug
Local artists gather to play music celebrating the Irish culture, both modern and traditional including:
- The Gasmen
- Noonan School of Irish Music
- Ceol sa Cheo // Music in the Fog
- Thruppenny Uprights
- Fiddlers Three
- ...and more!
In addition to organized musical groups, we will also be hosting Open Play Irish Seisiuns (pronounced "sessions") for musicians from the community to gather and play music together three times a day.
Poet's Corner
A tribute to both contemporary and past poets evoking the spirit and traditions of Ireland. Speakers and story tellers include:
- Nathalie Starr
- Robert Young & Joseph Schmitz, along with up-and-coming local actors & poets
- Dennis Doyle on Harp
- Two Irish Language for Beginners classes will be held each day!
Demonstration Area
- Sheep herding demonstrations twice each day, by the Redwood Empire Sheep Dog Association.
- Live sheep-shearing demonstrations three times daily.
- Wool spinning & felting demonstrations three times daily, Learn about the importance of sheep and their wool in Irish culture!
Maypole Dancing
Join the dance and celebrate the coming of Spring! Hosted by the Pipe & Bowl Morris dance and music team.
Performances of traditional Maypole dances will be held each day, including an Opening Maypole ceremony as well as 2 demonstrations where you, the guests, can join in the dance!
We also have a children's Maypole for kids of all ages to practice.
Lawn Games
Come enjoy lawn games including Croquet, Corn Hole, and Giant Dominos. Patrons can borrow croquet sets and play lawn games right on the Lagoon Park Lawn.
Through enjoyment of traditional music and dance, the Marin Irish Festival provides a space for artists and performers to showcase their talents and pass down their skills to future generations. By embracing traditional Irish music and dance, the festival hopes to encourage the long-term health of this important cultural heritage.
