Irish Christmas in America
This holiday performance brings Irish seasonal traditions to life with live traditional music, singing, storytelling, and step dancing. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features guest vocalists accompanied by instruments including the Irish harp, concertina, uilleann pipes, flute, and piano. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop exploring the Christmas customs of Ireland.
What to Expect
Traditional Irish music, song, dance, and seasonal folklore on stage.
Event Details
Ages
Family-friendly
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Fans of irish music, dance, and seasonal traditions
Vibe
Festive and heartfelt
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Standard tickets $42–$78 including fees (face value $35–$65). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. – Get tickets
- Hours: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets in person at the CCAE Box Office in Escondido, because tickets bought there have no added fees.
- There is only one performance in Escondido this season, so get your seats before the night instead of hoping to walk in.
- Plan on about two hours for the show of music, song, dance and stories in the Center Theater.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 lineup features vocalists Laura Jo and Jack Warnock with Gráinne Hambly, Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl and Samantha Harvey.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of show is Irish Christmas in America?
It's a holiday performance of traditional Irish music, song, dance and stories about Ireland's seasonal customs. Photographic images play behind the performers as a backdrop.
Who is performing this year?
Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada produces the show. This year's lineup has vocalists Laura Jo and Jack Warnock, Gráinne Hambly on Irish harp and concertina, Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl on uilleann pipes and flute, and Samantha Harvey on piano and dance.
Which instruments will I hear?
Fiddle, Irish harp, concertina, uilleann pipes, flute and piano, along with singing and step dancing.
How can I avoid ticket fees?
Buy your tickets in person at the CCAE Box Office. There are no fees when you buy there.
How long has this show been touring?
The show was first created in 2005, and this season marks 21 years. Past tours have stopped at venues such as the Cerritos Performing Arts Center, National Geographic Live in Washington DC and the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia.
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