Tusculum Street Fest
June 21, 3-10pm
The IHC Pub will be open from 3 - 8 PM.
Come and enjoy live music, local vendors, food, and drinks including craft beer, seltzer, and wine.
Admission is free. Proceeds from the event benefit beautification initiatives, engaging community events, and the support of local businesses and organizations.
Tusculum Street Fest is BACK! Come and enjoy live music, local vendors, food, and drinks including craft beer, seltzer, and wine.
The Oscar Wildes
Friday
July 18th at 7pm
Don’t Miss The Oscar Wildes in the IHC Pub!
The Oscar Wildes — Cincinnati’s Own Irish Folk/Punk Powerhouse!
Raise your glass and get ready to stomp your feet with The Oscar Wildes — the Irish folk/punk band bringing high-energy, whiskey-soaked anthems straight outta Cincinnati!
Scott Keirs (vox/gtr) is a solo artist in his own right, honing his craft in England until relocating to Cincinnati in ‘23. With family roots in Belfast, Scott brings the authentic sounds of his homeland to this exciting new band. Denise Saker (fiddle) has studied Irish music extensively, travelling abroad to learn her craft and is a staple at the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati. She also played for many years with The Lost Celts. Tom Millard (drums) also played with The Lost Celts, and is a veteran of the Cincy music scene. Rob Simpson (bass) played in Irish bands in NYC, before moving to Cincinnati in ‘18 and digging into the Cincy Music scene.
With rowdy rhythms, gritty guitars, and sing-along choruses, they deliver the perfect blend of Celtic soul and punk rock fire. Whether you're in it for the fiddle or the fury, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
Tickets are $20 for IHC Members and $25 for Non-Members.
A Little Bit of Heaven: A Spectacular Fundraiser Honoring Kent and Declan
Sunday
July 20th
3-5pm
Join us on a heartfelt Sunday afternoon as we come together to celebrate the enduring legacies of Kent Covey and Declan O’Sullivan—two cherished figures who helped shape the Irish Heritage Center and touched the lives of all who knew them.
This special tribute event features an unforgettable lineup of performances, including the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee Club, the dynamic Burning Celtic Caravan, world-class soprano Virginia Croskery Lauridsen (of the Chicago Phantom Company and winner of the Pavarotti Competition), and other exceptional artists.
Before the concert, the Irish Pub will open at 2:00 PM—offering a warm, welcoming space to share drinks, memories, and stories of Kent and Declan.
As part of the festivities, we’ll hold a raffle with fabulous prizes, including a weeklong stay in a charming Irish-themed cabin near Pigeon Forge, an assortment of Irish whiskeys, and handmade wooden Celtic crosses.
A gourmet luncheon, catered by a master chef, will be held at 12:30 PM for our Archangel Sponsors—an exclusive opportunity to enjoy fine cuisine before the public celebration begins.
Event Details:
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Irish Heritage Center | Pub opens at 2:00 PM
Don’t miss this meaningful opportunity to raise a glass, honor two remarkable lives, and support the Center they held so dear. Kent and Declan will surely be with us in spirit, watching from above.
Seating & Tickets:
This event offers tiered seating options:
Archangel Level: Sponsor one of five premier front round tables. For more information, contact Colonel Rob Croskery, Chairman Emeritus, at (813) 244-5580.
Angel Level (the 2nd and 3rd row of cabaret tables) : $75
Saint Level (the 4th and 5th row of cabaret tables) : $60
Friends of Heaven Theatre Seating: $40
Can't make it to the event, but want to support the cause? Click HERE to donate to the IHC in honor of Kent Covey or click HERE to donate in honor of Declan O'Sullivan. We appreciate all your support!
Eimear Arkins and David McKindley
Thursday
July 31st
7pm
Eimear and David have been performing as a duo for the last number of years across the US at festivals including IrishFest Atlanta, the infamous John D. McGurk’s and as part of the Irish Rambling House touring troupe.
Eimear Arkins is an award winning musician and singer from County Clare, now living in St. Louis, MO. She has toured throughout the US, Ireland and beyond with acclaimed bands like Cherish The Ladies, Téada, and Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas. She is regularly seen performing with harp player and St Louis native, Eileen Gannon and guitar/bouzouki player and singer David McKindley-Ward. Eimear has also toured extensively with the international music organization Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann on concert tours throughout Ireland, Britain, North America and Canada and with the internationally renowned show Brú Ború.
Award winning musician and singer, David McKindley-Ward, grew up in the DC area steeped in folk, American and old time music. His traditional singing style and versatile accompaniment skills meant a transition to Irish music was a great fit. David has collaborated with Irish singers and instrumentalists alike including Billy McComiskey; Eimear Arkins; Liz Hanley; and Joey Abarta and Brenda Castles as The Sheep Stealers. He has recorded a number of albums with long time friend and songwriter Letitia VanSant. Over the last few years, he has made a name for himself as a touring artist across the US, Ireland and the UK.
Boxing Banjo
Wednesday
August 6th at 7PM
Boxing Banjo played to a sold out Irish Heritage Center theater in 2023. They are back for more of the same on August 6, 2025 at 7 PM. Order your tickets today!
Since it has been two years since their last concert at the Irish Heritage Center, here is some background on the band…
Hailing from the picturesque west coast of Ireland, Boxing Banjo have quickly become one of the hottest musical properties around. Comprising four of the most accomplished Irish musicians, brothers Darragh and Mícheál Healy along with Joseph McNulty and Cillian King have amassed in excess of 20 Irish Championship titles on various instruments in traditional Irish music and singing along with 4 World bodhrán titles.
Summermusik
Chamber Crawl
Irish Music Weekend
Thursday
August 21st
Traditional Irish music performed by Liz (fiddle, hardanger) and Kieran (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle) and a Summermusik String Quartet. They are joined by John Skelton (bombard, flute, whistle) and Randy Clepper (guitar, bouzouki).
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission
The Chamber Crawl series is sponsored by the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund
This concert is available in the Festival Pass and the Flex Pass Subscription options.
Single Tickets:
$45 for Adults
$25 for Young Professionals under 40
$12 for Students and Children
*$3 ticketing fee on single tickets
General Admission Seating; Festival and Flex Pass holders receive preferred seating.
One drink included in the price of admission! Additional beverages available for purchase.
Summermusik
Chamber Crawl
Irish Music Weekend
Friday
August 22nd
Traditional Irish music performed by Liz (fiddle, hardanger) and Kieran (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle) and a Summermusik String Quartet. They are joined by John Skelton (bombard, flute, whistle) and Randy Clepper (guitar, bouzouki).
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission
The Chamber Crawl series is sponsored by the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund
Summermusik
Chamber Crawl
Irish Music Weekend
Irish Music Workshops
Sunday
August 24th
Join Liz Knowles, Kieran O’Hare, and John Skelton for a day of workshops at the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati, presented by the Riley School of Irish Music, Irish Heritage Center, and Summermusik. Listeners and players welcome – no prior experience needed, just an eagerness to learn!
The registration fee is $35 and includes all events as well as light bites and beverages.
Children under the age of 13 may be registered for free.
You can also purchase a tin whistle when you register for the workshops for $15, and it will be available the day of the event
Schedule and more information is available through the link below: