Experience Ireland
Fri., Sat. & Sun., March 13, 14 & 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Schedule of Activities
Experience the Emerald Isle at MIM! Learn about the beautiful culture of Ireland through its rich and captivating musical traditions.
Programming supported in part by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
Supported by the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
Craft: Accordion and Spoons
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Create and decorate musical spoons and an accordion craft!
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Instrument Spotlight: Concertina and Harp
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Get into the spirit of the Emerald Isle and play a concertina and harp, two common instruments in traditional Irish music!
Irish Storytelling: Heart Strings
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Founders Room
Listen to Celtic storyteller Chrissy Dart and harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer tell Irish folk tales.
Performance: The Wild Swans
12:15–12:45 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy charming music performed on a variety of traditional Irish instruments, including the bodhrán drum and penny whistle.
Irish Step Dance Workshop: Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn Irish step dancing moves and step and clap along in an exciting workshop!
Curator Talk: A Magical Gold Flute and the Influence of Irish Music
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Join Matthew Zeller, curator for Europe, and explore the cultural impact of Irish music, musicians, and instruments—including Sir James Galway and his gold flute, the Chieftains, and the Irish influence on composers such as Frédéric Chopin.
Irish Rock Performance: The Out of Kilters
3:15–4:00 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Experience a high-energy performance from a Tucson Celtic band.
Craft: Accordion and Spoons
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Create and decorate musical spoons and an accordion craft!
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Instrument Spotlight: Concertina and Harp
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Get into the spirit of the Emerald Isle and play a concertina and harp, two common instruments in traditional Irish music!
Performance: Gilbert Town Fiddlers
9:15–9:45 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy a youth performance from a local music education organization.
Part of the Sweetwater Student Showcase Series, supported by Sweetwater
Irish Storytelling: Heart Strings
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Founders Room
Listen to Celtic storyteller Chrissy Dart and harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer tell Irish folk tales.
Performance: The Desert Rovers
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy this local trio’s unique style of old-world Celtic and Irish folk music.
Performance: De Mairt Ceol
12:15–12:45 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy a high-energy performance of Irish traditional music featuring iconic compositions that still drive parties and pub sessions in Ireland.
Irish Step Dance Workshop: Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn Irish step dancing moves and step and clap along in an exciting workshop.
Curator Talk: A Magical Gold Flute and the Influence of Irish Music
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Join Matthew Zeller, curator for Europe, and explore the cultural impact of Irish music, musicians, and instruments—including Sir James Galway and his gold flute, the Chieftains, and the Irish influence on composers such as Frédéric Chopin.
Irish Rock Performance: The Out of Kilters
3:15–4:00 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Experience a high-energy performance from a Tucson Celtic band.
Craft: Accordion and Spoons
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Create and decorate musical spoons and an accordion craft!
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Instrument Spotlight: Concertina and Harp
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Get into the spirit of the Emerald Isle and play a concertina and harp, two common instruments in traditional Irish music!
Performance: Gilbert Town Fiddlers
9:15–9:45 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy a youth performance from a local music education organization.
Part of the Sweetwater Student Showcase Series, supported by Sweetwater
Irish Storytelling: Heart Strings
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Founders Room
Listen to Celtic storyteller Chrissy Dart and harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer tell Irish folk tales.
Performance: Begged Borrowed and Stolen
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy traditional jigs, reels, hornpipes, and harp compositions from this talented local Celtic music trio.
Performance: De Mairt Ceol
12:15–12:45 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy a high-energy performance of Irish traditional music featuring iconic compositions that still drive parties and pub sessions in Ireland.
Irish Step Dance Workshop: Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn Irish step dancing moves and step and clap along in an exciting workshop.
Curator Talk: A Magical Gold Flute and the Influence of Irish Music
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Join Matthew Zeller, curator for Europe, and explore the cultural impact of Irish music, musicians, and instruments—including Sir James Galway and his gold flute, the Chieftains, and the Irish influence on composers such as Frédéric Chopin.
Performance: Kilted Spirit
3:15–4:00 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Enjoy a fun performance of traditional and modern Irish music sprinkled with some classic rock tunes done Irish style!
Weekend ExtrasAvailable for Purchase
Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store
The Museum Store will feature a lively assortment of Irish music and instruments (such as bodhráns and tin whistles), as well as books about the culture and history of the Emerald Isle.
Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.
Programming supported in part by
City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
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