Passim Presents
The Boston Urban Ceilidh
BCMFest: Boston Urban Ceilidh (kālē) features participatory and social dances from the Cape Breton and Scottish traditions, all with live music. No experience is necessary – all dances will be taught and led by an in-time caller. This evening event will be taking place at The Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square.
Contra Dance with caller Will Mentor and Calico
O’Riley Irish Dance – 20 minute dance performance
Scottish Ceilidh with caller Summer McCall and Caroline Dressler, Adam Hendey, Campbell Webster, & Simon Lace
Part of the 22nd annual Boston Celtic Music Festival
The 22nd annual Boston Celtic Music Festival, known as BCMFest, returns to Club Passim, Somerville Theatre, Crystal Ballroom, The Burren and The Rockwell January 16-19, 2025. Presented by Passim, a Cambridge-based non-profit that supports a vibrant music community through Club Passim, the Passim School of Music, artist grants and outreach initiatives.
The 2025 festival will showcase Greater Boston’s deep tradition of music, song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, Quebecois and other Celtic communities. BCMFest features acts that are traditional as well as others that draw on contemporary sounds and ideas; full-time, professional touring acts as well as local session musicians; highlighting performers from across the generations.