The 10 Best Traditional Irish Music Nights

1.The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Join Dublin’s Irish Dance Party at Merchants Arch Bar upstairs for live music, reserved seating, and hands-on step dancing for $30.

“This was so much fun. I was a bit hesitant as a solo traveler to do this one, but I’m so glad I did! I actually had one of the best seats in the house, learned some dance moves and made some new friends. It’s really a fun experience and I highly recommend it to everyone! The dancers are phenomenal and we had a great singer as well. Just a fantastic day connecting with my Irish roots.”

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2.Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Eat a traditional Irish 3-course meal in Dublin pubs, paired with local beers and ciders, plus an Irish coffee lesson on a 3-hour walk.

“Our guide, Lara, was very informative and fun, but the food that was provided to us was not worth the price. We’ve experienced other food tours, and this is definitely not our top-notch experience, especially for the price we paid. I was expecting a 3-course meal (3 stops), which includes a starter, main entrée, and dessert, but our meal only consisted of 2 starters and one dessert. First stop, as expected, was a starter meal, with choices of small plates including fried brie, fish and chips, or croquettes. The second stop (I thought was the main meal) was a cup of stew. The last stop was the dessert stop, which…”

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3.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 567 reviews · from $28

Learn Irish step dance and enjoy a live music show in a Temple Bar pub, with a reserved table and clear, crowd-friendly instruction.

“My friends and I did this class on St Patrick’s Day and had a wonderful time. The instructors were amazing!”

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4.Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 482 reviews · from $40

Trad on the Prom in Galway delivers world-class Irish dance, music, and song in an intimate Salthill theatre. Two hours, about $40.

“Lovely evening spent listening to local music and watching amazing Irish dancers.”

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5.Dublin Traditional Irish Music Walking Tour with Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $27Best value

Traditional Irish music meets Dublin landmarks on a 2-hour walk with a live musician, free theatre entry, and sing-along moments.

“It was a fantastic tour - music, history, sights around town. And our guide Ciaran was super - funny and a good singer… really knew his material.”

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6.Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Hands-on Irish scone and brown bread baking in a Galway home. Bake, knead, bake again, then eat with tea and take recipes home.

“An absolutely charming experience, with a delicious reward from effortless recipes! The hostess is an incredibly kind person and helped at every step of the way. While a little out of the path, especially if you’re staying in Galway, the time is worth it!”

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7.Irish Music Walking Tour with Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · from $27

A 2-hour Irish music walking tour in Dublin with a local musician, street songs, folk ballads, and sing-alongs, starting at Old Storehouse.

“One of our favorite tours in Dublin, nicely paced, and fun to learn a little bit about the musical history of Ireland :)”

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8.The Irish Dance Experience in Galway, Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Learn three Irish dance styles in Galway with a former Riverdance dancer, then join social steps in an active 90-minute class.

“Easy to follow and a lot of fun exercise! Teacher was great and we learned 3 different types of dances”

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9.Taste traditional Irish food in the heart of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Temple Bar tasting lunch at Gallagher’s Boxty House with 10 Irish courses, drink pairings, Irish coffee, and acapella ballads.

“I had a food allergy and the host was (with advanced notification) cater to my diet. I was able to try so many new to me foods. It was like dinner and entertainment. Our host regaled us with Irish history and his own family history. He brought some historical objects to share with us. We had a drink pairing with each course. The food was delicious and huge portions even though it was a tasting. I would absolutely do this again. 10 out of 10.”

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10.The Irish Dance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · from $34

Join a 90-minute Irish dance class in Galway at Claddagh Hall. Learn sean-nós, ceilí, and Riverdance basics from pros.

“A truly extraordinary experience, thanks to our teacher. I highly recommend taking this opportunity to discover new things, share new experiences, and share smiles.”

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