MELBOURNE CELTIC FESTIVAL (17 March 2027)
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EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE LIVE
Festival Pass $90 - $99 Afternoon and Evening Sessions $50 - $55 (Children 12 and under free)
THE MELBOURNE CELTIC FESTIVAL IS BACK!
And Scotland is coming to Melbourne...
We're incredibly excited to reveal the first major announcement for 2027:
DLÙ - SCOTLAND
Our Headline Act
Funky backline. Pulsing dance rhythms. Disco. Plus original Gaelic song and driving tunes. Dlù are a high-energy five-piece indie trad band from Glasgow, and one of the most respected voices of their generation.
Comprising Moilidh NicGriogair, Zach Ronan, Aidan Spiers, Andrew Grossart and Seoras Chlad, the band's eclectic musical backgrounds fuel their original melodies and arrangements, giving them a sound that is entirely their own. Their name derives from the Gaelic word 'dlùth', meaning tight-knit and close, a tribute to the long-lasting friendship between members and to their shared roots at Glasgow Gaelic School.
Proud Gaelic speakers, Dlù are fired up to keep their language and culture alive through music that speaks to lifelong traditional music fans and first-time listeners alike. They thrive off audience energy, using it as inspiration for a continuously evolving sound which they capture in their recorded work.
Their debut album Moch was released in February 2022, earning international radio play and glowing reviews. Their follow-up Close To arrived in June 2024, further cementing their reputation as a band pushing Gaelic music into exciting new territory. In 2026 they and are releasing a string of singles.
'Scots Gaelic culture in folk music is already strong, but Dlù represent a new generation.' The Scotsman
'Glasgow's Gaelic prodigies take a further giant step forward, taking trad into territories new.' At The Barrier
'An impressive debut from a band that seem destined to become major contributors to the evolution of Gaelic music.' RnR Magazine
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your clan.
Wednesday, March 17 – St Patrick’s Day 12.30pm – 11pm
Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Across three intimate indoor stages. The Hall, The Chapel, The Dome
Artists:
We're keeping the rest of the lineup a secret for just a little longer. There are more artists, more music and plenty of Craic waiting to be revealed.
Experience world-class Celtic music and dance at Melbourne Celtic Festival 2027. Set in the iconic Mission to Seafarers in the heart of Melbourne, this St Patrick’s Day celebration brings the community together for an unforgettable day of music, dance, food, drink and connection.
🎻 Book your tickets now!
Raffle Tickets $20 for book of 5 Lots of great prizes! Drawn on the night and winners notified by email or text.
Ticket, raffle and merch. proceeds go to important research into youth mental health through Australian Rotary Health and mental health initiatives through Rotary Port Phillip
Fully Licensed Bar|Beer Garden|Spanish Style Courtyard|The Wee Kitchen and Big Baked Potato Bar
Melbourne Celtic Festival would like to thank our fabulous Volunteers (we can't do it without you) and our partners, sponsors and donors including FreshPict Creative, Community Bendigo Bank Murrumbeena, The Mission to Seafarers, Rotary Port Phillip, Oliver-Ramsay Security, Eric and Elizabeth Gross Foundation, Dimattina Coffee, Stumpy Gully Winery , Kilted Haggis, Kilderkin Distillery, The Brothers Public House, and a groundswell of community support.
Supported by City of Melbourne and Scottish Business Network Victoria
