Irish-American Crossroads Festival

The Irish-American Crossroads Festival is a celebrated cultural event in the San Francisco Bay Area promoting the discovery and understanding of the diverse Irish experience in the Americas.  This annual Festival takes place in many venues throughout the Bay Area and during the months of March and April.

The Festival offers a wide diversity of inspired musical, literary and cultural events that invite the public to come together in the spirit of discovery and celebration.

We are dedicated to creating a dynamic forum every year where relevant, meaningful, and many-sided conversations take place about our Irish and Irish-American histories, our ancient roots, and modern hybridities, our passions, our work, our presence around the globe and our creative efforts to make sense of it all

Schedule:

1-2.30pm - Irish Sean Nós Singing Workshop with Amelia Hogan

This workshop introduces an overview of what Sean Nos Singing IS, some typical markers and regional differences, the feel and flavor. Workshop attendees will begin learning a traditional Irish song in Irish Gaelic (As Gaeilge) taught through a call and response, and informational approach.

Admission: $20 - RSVP to info@irishamericancrossroads.org to secure a spot

3-5pm - Oral Histories at the Crossroads

Join us to hear participants in the Irish Oral History Archive of the San Francisco Bay Area share their stories.

Admission: Free

Date: March 9 - April 13, 2024