Festical Venues, Schedule & Tickets

Tom Lee Music Stage Events

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Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.celticfestvancouver.com by phone
604-631-2872 or in person at the Tickets Tonight booth located in the
Touristinfo Centre, Plaza Level, 200 Burrard Street.

Phone orders for ticketed events at the Commodore Ballroom only (The World’s Greatest Céilídh and Spirit of the West) are available through TicketMaster by calling 604.280.4444 or online at www.celticfestvancouver.com

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Workshop Workshop Scotch Tasting Scotch Tastings Kids / Family Kids Family
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SAT Mar 15
1:00 PM

Workshop

Music Workshop – Guitar
Tony McManus

Acclaimed Celtic guitarist Tony McManus draws back the curtain on the remarkable technique that has earned him a worldwide reputation as a guitar wizard. A unique experience for guitar lovers and players!

Presented by Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.

FREE

SAT Mar 15
2:00 PM

Workshop

Music Workshop - Bodhran
Steafan Hannigan

This respected musician and teacher can play just about any Celtic instrument, but his special gift is unmistakable when he picks up a bodhran. A don’t-miss opportunity to watch a master bring out the best in this ancient Celtic percussion instrument.

Presented by Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.

FREE

SAT Mar 15
3:00 PM

Workshop

Music Workshop - Tenor Banjo & Guitar
Randy Vic & Dave Marshall

Randy Vic is a veteran of the Vancouver Irish music scene, and its finest tenor banjo player. He’ll be accompanied by another musical veteran, Dave Marshall on guitar, for a fine selection of jigs, reels and polkas.

Presented by Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.

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SUNDAY

SUN Mar 16
1:00 PM

Workshop

Music Workshop – Pipes
Steafan Hannigan

Steafan Hannigan is a master of many Celtic instruments, and a noted teacher as well as performer. Join this internationally respected musician as he reveals some of his expert techniques and tips for playing the pipes!

Presented by Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.

FREE

SUN Mar 16
2:00 PM

Workshop

Music Workshop - Guitar & Fiddle
Wendy MacIsaac and Patrick Gillis

Wendy MacIsaac is an expert Cape Breton fiddler who has performed with the likes of the Chieftains, Capercaillie and Buddy MacMaster during her stellar career. Patrick Gillis is recognized as one of the finest guitarists Cape Breton has ever produced. Join this pair of accomplished musicians as they play and discuss two central Celtic instruments.

Presented by Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.

FREE

SUN Mar 16
3:00 PM

Workshop

Music Workshop - Whistle, Flute/ Guitar & Bodhran
Keona Hammond and Neil Hammond

Keona Hammond is a popular Vancouver performer whose instruments of choice are the flute and whistle. She’s joined here by master multi-instrumentalist Neil Hammond on guitar and bodhran.

Presented by Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.

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There are also many free and fun events for family and kids during the Parade Weekend.

For event schedule, please visit our Celtic Village page

FESTIVAL VENUES

Outdoor Stages
Canada Place

Canada Place – North End Point
999 Canada Place
(Lunch Time Concerts, March 12 – 14)

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 Granville Square - on the Plaza

Granville Square - on the Plaza
200 Granville St. @ Cordova
(Lunch Time Concerts, March 12 – 14)

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CelticFest

Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
Granville St. - between Robson & Smithe
(Weekend Street Fair, March 15 & 16)

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 IMPARKGlobal TV

KidsZone Stage
Celtic Village
Granville St. - between Smithe & Nelson
(Weekend Street Fair, March 15 & 16)

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Official Festival Venues
Atlantic Trap & Gill

Atlantic Trap & Gill
612 Davie St. @ Seymour

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 Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
670 Smithe St. @ Granville

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Commodore Ballroom

Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St.

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 Doolin’s Irish Pub

Doolin’s Irish Pub
654 Nelson St.@ Granville St.

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The Irish Cellar

The Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St. @ Nelson St.

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 Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug

Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug
1033 Granville St.

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Morrissey Irish House

Morrissey Irish House
1227 Granville St.

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 Richard’s On Richards

Richard’s On Richards
1036 Richards St.

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The Roxy

The Roxy
932 Granville St.

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 Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level - 929 Granville St.

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Tom Lee Music

Tom Lee Music
Music Hall
3rd floor - 929 Granville St.

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 The Yale

The Yale
1300 Granville St.

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UnWine'd on Howe

UnWine'd on Howe
Wine & Tapas Lounge
1180 Howe St. @ Davie St.

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