Tickets are on sale now for the Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union. Additionally, volunteer shifts for the 2026 festival can be reserved by visiting www.michiganirish.org/volunteer. Tickets and volunteers are generously sponsored by Lascko Services.

2026 Festival Details:

  • Dates: September 17-20, 2026

  • Location: Heritage Landing, Muskegon, Michigan

 

Ticket Information

Early Online Sales:

  • Through August 31, 2026

  • Online sales only at michiganirish.org 

  • Discounted Festival Pass and Single-Day tickets

  • Children 12 & under are free (ticket code required)

  • Prices increase on September 1, 2026

 

Volunteer Information

  • Michigan Irish Music Festival is a 100% volunteer organization

  • Be part of one of West Michigan’s most beloved events

  • Powered by the dedication of more than 1,400 volunteers

  • Variety of roles available, including: Powder Room Technician, Wristbanding at the Gate, or selling Artist or Festival Merchandise

  • Perks include free festival admission on the day of your shift & an official festival T-shirt

  • Shifts are filling fast, so don’t wait to secure your spot!




 

Festival Details

 

The event kicks off on Thursday September 17th with the Pub Preview Party, which features entertainment only in Bob & Bernie's Pub, with limited food and a preview of festival merchandise. The full festival opens Friday at 5pm and will include Shopping, Celtic Kitchen and Food Court Vendors, Cultural programs, Wee Ones activities and more, including the talented artists below. 

 

This year’s incredible list of artists features the return of Scythian, along with:

Traditional Irish Music legends Andy Irvine, Altan, and Solas. Rounding out the lineup are: The East Pointers, Screaming Orphans, Gothard Sisters, Dave Curley & Colin Farrell, Elias Alexander, George Murphy, Seamus Kennedy, Bastard Bearded Irishmen, Not your Daideó's Céilí featuring Éamonn de Cógáin, Brother Crowe, Selkie, Whorled, Enda Reilly, On the Lash, Belfast Gin, Black Murray, Uneven Ground, Scott Sheldon, Conklin Ceili Band, Mona Shores Fiddlers, and Grand Rapids Police Pipe & Drum.

 

Sponsors & Partners

 

Along with presenting sponsor Family Financial Credit Union,  other major sponsors of the festival include G&L Chili Dogs, Langlois Home Furnishings, The Mart Dock, and Budweiser. Host hotels are Delta Marriott Muskegon and Shoreline Inn.