8th Annual Havertown Irish Festival Irish America 250 Performer Lineup Revealed

Nikki Moscony Elevated to Booking Manager for Havertown’s Kelly Center

January 6, 2026

Nikki Moscony Elevated to Booking Manager for Havertown’s Kelly Center

January 6, 2026

May 5, 2026

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HAVERTOWN, PA –The lineup for the 8th Annual Havertown Irish Festival is set.  Kelly Music for Life is celebrating Irish America 250 with an expanded stage schedule and lineup for the FREE Admission event on June 13th from Noon to 8 pm.  To commemorate America’s 250 anniversary, Haverford Township, and Delaware County are hosting many special events this Summer. The Irish America 250 - Havertown Irish Festival is expected to attract 10,000 people from around the region to Havertown in Delaware County, also known as the “33rd County of Ireland” with its significant Irish population and heritage.

This year’s event features top international touring bands from Ireland and beyond.  Returning this year is the high energy Celtic Rock band Tan and Sober Gentlemen who played the Irish Festival 3 years ago.    Also winners of multiple Irish and international music awards, Runa (ROO nah); Dublin, Ireland’s John Byrne Band; and Philadelphia based No Irish Need Apply.  Irish dancers from Emerald Isle Dance Academy will also perform and Brian Fox will blow bagpipes.

According to organizer, Tom Kelly “With America celebrating 250 years, we will underscore the importance of Ireland’s influence on American history and its music.”

The Eagle Stage will offer a mix of bands and solos including Hooligan Jack, Kirsten Erwin and Bob Michel, Fenian Rams, Alice Marie, Shane Malloy and Conor and the Wild Hunt.

In addition to live music and Irish dancers there will be a Crafter Village featuring handmade crafts by dozens of artisans and crafters, food trucks, a beer garden, and a children’s Fun Zone.  Admission is FREE.  The Irish Festival takes place at 50 E. Eagle Road in Havertown, PA. Thanks to sponsorships and donations, the event serves as the primary fundraiser to support the Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community in Havertown, PA.

Interested sponsors, Vendors, Information on performers and everything you need to know can be found on the website: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/kellycenter/irish-america-250-havertown-irish-festival

Special thanks to the Levitt Family Foundation for their support!

Photos attached. Credit Joel Perlish Photography

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Media Contact:
Kelly Music for Life, 501c3 non-profit public charity
Tom Kelly, Chairman and Executive Director
[email protected]  Cell: 610-804-5054
Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community
https://kellycenter.org/