Lowell Irish Festival, September 21, features Irish music, dance and cultural exhibits

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The Lowell Irish Festival is taking place on the grounds of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  It's an amazing celebration of Irish culture and the arts, in the heart of the Merrimack Valley just north of Boston.  

Boston Irish Tourism Association has a free pair of tickets to give away.  Enter the contest here.  Or, you can purchase tix here to enjoy this great family festival of live music and dance, cultural activities and more.

Among the featured performances are Joshua Tree, The Gobshites, Irish Whispa, and a headlining nighttime set from the L.A. based group, the Young Dubliners. 

On the cultural front, don't miss the exhibit, When The Irish Settled in Lowell,  curated by the Lowell Irish Cultural Committee with historic photos, artifacts, & documents about the early Irish community of Lowell.

The day-long event begins at Noon and continues well into the evening, spread out across the main Auditorium stage and two outdoor stages. Events are open to families and groups of all ages, in a popular venue north of Boston that has also featured events such as Winterfest, The Lowell Folk Festival and the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival.

The Lowell Irish Festival is a terrific way to end summer and get in the fall spirit with this exciting outdoor Irish festival!

Find year round activities on the Irish in New England by visiting IrishMassachusetts.com. 

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