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FINAL RELEASE TICKETS 

Festival Pass $80 - $90 Afternoon and Evening Sessions $45 - $50  (Children 12 and under free)  

Following 'sold out' Melbourne Celtic Festivals in 2023 and 2024

Gather your friends and dive into Melbourne Celtic Festival 2025!

Monday, March 17 – St Patrick’s Day 12pm – 11pm

Across three intimate indoor stages. The Hall, The Chapel, The Dome and a Garden Stage

Headlining the festival are SKERRYVORE Three-time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, chart topping mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys.

“Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to.” – Folk Radio UK                      

Joining them in a stacked lineup:
 AUSTRAL – Winners of AFMA AUSTRALIAN FOLK BAND OF THE YEAR, known for their high-energy, foot-stomping performances.
 APOLLINE – Awarded AFMA AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ARTISTS OF THE YEAR, representing the next generation of Celtic talent.
 CHLOE MATHARU – Returning from Scotland by popular demand. “A psychedelic Scottish Enya.”  The Guardian

CARMEL AND TONY MCCABE (IRE)

Also featuring beloved local acts, including CLAYMORE, BHAN TRE, SAOIRSE, THE NIGHTINGALES (Tracey Roberts, Claire Patti, Maria Forde), TIM SCANLAN AND MANA OKUBO, SHANE LESTIDEAU, VICTORIA WELSH MALE CHOIR, and many more to be announced!

With its unique blend of world-class talent and a warm community vibe, Melbourne Celtic Festival transforms The Mission to Seafarers into a lively hub of music, dance and craic you won’t want to miss.

🎻 The music. The spirit. The craic. It’s all here.
Book your tickets now and make this St Patrick’s Day one to remember!

Raffle Tickets $20 for book of 5  Win A Week's Accommodation - Gateway to the Mornington Peninsula Value $2100

Escape to a tranquil waterfront retreat! This charming 1-bedroom apartment is the perfect base for exploring the stunning Mornington Peninsula. Relax in modern comfort while enjoying serene water views, a plush King-sized bed, and a private balcony to savor the sights and sounds of the coast.

Located just steps from the beach, this idyllic getaway offers easy access to picturesque shorelines, nearby shops, and restaurants, making it ideal for a romantic escape or peaceful retreat.

 Lots more fabulous prizes to be won including a Dimattina Hamper and Stumpy Gully wines.  Raffle will be drawn at 9.00pm - ish on St Patrick's Day - if you are not there, don't worry, we'll give you a call.

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

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 , Prestige Foods, Kilted Haggis, Jimmy O'Neill's, Kilderkin Distillery, The Brothers Public House, Stage Right Events, and a groundswell of community support. 

Supported by City of Melbourne and Scottish Business Network Victoria

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The Mission to Seafarers
717 Flinders St, Docklands VIC 3008

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