Boston Celtic Music Festival 2027

The 24th annual Boston Celtic Music Festival presented by Passim, known as BCMFest, returns to Club Passim, Somerville Theatre, Crystal Ballroom, Arts at the Armory, and The Rockwell January 14-17, 2027. 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 2027 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.

Saturday’s Dayfest offers over six hours of entertainment, from mid-morning until 6 pm. Artists will be presenting all manner of Celtic music, from classic traditional to contemporary sounds. All events will take place in Davis Sq. in Somerville at The Crystal Ballroom, The Rockwell, and Dragon’s Lair Pizza (for our sessions). Full lineup of artist at https://www.passim.org/live-music/bcmfest-2026/

SOCIAL MEDIA: @bcmfest

ROCKWELL ARTIST LINEUP:

• Valerie & Ellery
• UnReel
• The Hayden Stern Band
• Laurel Martin and Fern Tamagini-O’Donnell with Dan Faiella
• Rachel Clemente & Dan Houghton
• Clare Fraser Trio
• Rose Clancy Trio
• Sean Diehl and Noah Kelly

Timeline:

DOORS: 10:30 AM

SHOW: 11:00 AM

Age Limit: This event is All Ages

ID: Valid ID required for Alcohol Consumption

Start Time: Performances will begin no later than 15 minutes after stated show time.

Refund Policy: All sales are final. No Refunds.

ADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.