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Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular traditional music & dance tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Two stops, two musician guides, and guaranteed seating in private rooms for a moving concert of Irish jigs, reels, and sing-alongs.
“We really enjoyed the pub crawl-it was very entertaining and informative! We learned a lot about Irish music and the instruments involved! The musician are excellent-very talented!”
Dublin’s Irish House Party at the Lansdowne Hotel pairs a three-course dinner with live music, storytelling, and world-class dance.
“The music portion was great. The food was just average and took a bit too much time from start to finish. Nevertheless, I would recommend this for anyone looking for a traditional meal and Celtic music. Very fun”
Belvedere Irish Night in Dublin: 3-course Irish dinner plus an interactive dance and music show in an intimate bar setting.
“The music dancing and food was excellent Really enjoyed the show. The staff was very professional and would definitely recommend”
Learn Irish jig steps at Dublin’s Merchants Arch Bar, with reserved seating, live music, pro dancers, and interactive lessons for all levels.
“Intimate and lively with classic Irish music, talented dancers, and delicious food! The musicians were welcoming and warm, and the wait staff was helpful and kind. With a beautiful venue overlooking the Liffey, you can’t ask for a more pleasant evening!”
An intimate Dublin music and dance show in an 18th-century townhouse, with optional 3-course dinner and Irish instruments up close.
“Very Talented musicians and dancer, real Irish music with traditional instruments and dancing. Venue small and no dancing during or after just FYI. Still enjoyed and would recommend”
Learn Irish dances with a live music show in Dublin. Reserved table upstairs at The Merchants Arch Bar, $28, 2 hours.
“The Irish dancer were amazing and very good instructors—simple and clear!! The bar was great, wish we could have also ordered small plates, appetizers/tapas as we watched and drank!! Jim was amazing!!”
Skip-the-line Irish Night in Dublin with a guaranteed seat, 4-course dinner, live music, award-winning dancers, and sing-alongs.
“The cab ride was too far and almost as expensive as the show tickets. We got there late. Dessert was still frozen. Salman sauce was cold.”
Dublin’s Merry Ploughboy Irish Night show pairs live music and stepdancing with an optional three-course dinner for about 3.5 hours.
“It was wonderful! Delicious food, beautiful music and dancing, all-around GOOD CRAIC!!”
Learn 3 Irish dance styles in 90 minutes at Galway’s Claddagh Hall. Small groups, friendly ex-Riverdance tips, mobile tickets.
“Such a fun experience! You will be moving a lot and it gets warm. Dress accordingly and bring water. You learn 3 dances. One is a progressive dance where you will dance with lots of strangers. It was a blast!”
Merry Ploughboys Irish Night in Dublin pairs traditional music, dance, and dinner in one fun 3h40 evening with audience participation.
“This is a must do! The entire evening from being greeted with big smiles at the door to the quality of the food and service to the performance. Everything is absolutely fantastic. We arrived and were checked in at the front door. Then let up stairs where the host sat at our table. We were…”
