One of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music, Lúnasa has sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,000 shows across 36 countries. Their complex arrangements and unique sound have reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Collaborations with singers Natalie Merchant, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O’Brien and high-profile concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Glastonbury Festival, and Bercy Arena Paris have broadened the band’s audience and cemented its place at the forefront of contemporary Irish music.
All Classical Music Performed on a Full Stage
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Music
| Event Date | 12-19-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Tickets from $49 |
| Location | Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | Music, Celtic, Holiday, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT |
The inimitable Jane Monheit returns with her brightly swinging holiday show!
“Monheit continues to dazzle!” — Downbeat Magazine
When classic Christmas songs are dipped in the sweet, luscious swing of jazz music, the results are always as warm and soothing as hot cocoa and chestnuts. Top that with a vocal performance from an artist who has perfected the art of songbook standards, and you've got all the ingredients for holiday delight.
| Event Date | 12-20-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Tickets from $55 |
| Location | Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | Music, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT, Jazz, Holiday |
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents…
Holiday Family Sing-A-Long
| Event Date | 12-21-2025 10:00 am |
| Individual Price | $12 | Adults, $8 | Kids |
| Location | Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport |
| Categories | Music, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT, Americana, Pop, Holiday |
The hugely popular Holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions.
Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features exceptional Irish music, song and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humour and boundless energy. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland.
Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2025.
| Event Date | 12-21-2025 7:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Cary Hall Lexington MA |
| Categories | Music, 2--CLASSICAL CONCERT, Celtic, 6--FAMILY SUITABLE |
A celebrated New England saxophonist, flutist, and composer, Greg Abate has an impressively diverse international career, including playing for the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. With over 24 recordings and collaborations with jazz greats like Phil Woods and Kenny Barron, Abate is a significant force in jazz, touring extensively and teaching. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and recently ranked in the Downbeat Readers Poll. The quartet for this show includes Kent Hewitt on piano, Paul Del Nero on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. The performance will feature selections from the American songbook, jazz standards, popular tunes, and Abate’s original compositions. “It will be swinging,” Abate said.
| Event Date | 12-27-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 and $35 |
| Categories | Music, Jazz, Mainstream, Swing, 1--POPULAR-PLUS CONCERT |