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Date Description
2026 Sep. 16, Wed.–
2026 Nov. 4, Wed.		Scottish Country Dancers: Scottish Country Dance Workshop Learn the basics of Scottish Country Dancing through the Madison School & Community Recreation program! Discover the lively tradition of Scottish country dancing in this engaging, 8-week social class. Learn foundational steps while exploring core figures. Register at mscr.org. Wednesdays from 7–8:30, MSCR West
2026 Oct. 13, Tue.The Currach (traditional Celtic music): Malt House, 7-9pm FREE Old School Celtic songs and tunes with the Currach and friends in a pub session setting. 2609 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 608-204-6258
2026 Oct. 18, Sun.Irish dance: Adult Irish Dance Classes! No prior dance training expected. Students will learn soft and hardshoe steps in old and modern styles. Class meets downtown Madison. Sundays 10am-11am, Oct 18-Dec 13 (skip Nov 29). $136 for 8 classes. For more info/registration see this link.  Questions? Contact Heidi at hahakseth@gmail.com or 608-354-9620. 
2026 Oct. 27, Tue.Slipjig (Celtic tunes & ballads): Slipjig performs Celtic and Appalachian tunes and songs at the Malt House (2609 East Washington Avenue in Madison) from 7 to 9 pm. Free; $5 suggested donation.
2026 Nov. 8, Sun.Slipjig (Celtic tunes & ballads): Slipjig hosts an open Irish session at Essen Haus (514 East Wilson Street in Madison) from 4 to 7 pm.
2026 Nov. 10, Tue.The Currach (traditional Celtic music): Malt House, 7-9pm FREE Old School Celtic songs and tunes with the Currach and friends in a pub session setting. 2609 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 608-204-6258
2026 Nov. 13, Fri.The Currach (traditional Celtic music): Old school tunes and songs with the Currach Quadtet and friends. 6-8:30pm. FREE. With the UW Slainte Irish Dancers. ALT BREW  1808 WRIGHT ST  MADISON  608-352-3373 https://www.altbrew.com/
2026 Nov. 24, Tue.Slipjig (Celtic tunes & ballads): Slipjig performs Celtic and Appalachian tunes and songs at the Malt House (2609 East Washington Avenue in Madison) from 7 to 9 pm. Free; $5 suggested donation.
2026 Dec. 8, Tue.The Currach (traditional Celtic music): Malt House, 7-9pm FREE Old School Celtic songs and tunes with the Currach and friends in a pub session setting. 2609 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 608-204-6258
2026 Dec. 11, Fri.The Currach (traditional Celtic music): Old school tunes and songs with the Currach Quadtet and friends. 6-8:30pm. FREE. With the UW Slainte Irish Dancers. ALT BREW  1808 WRIGHT ST  MADISON  608-352-3373 https://www.altbrew.com/
2026 Dec. 13, Sun.Slipjig (Celtic tunes & ballads): Slipjig hosts an open Irish session at Essen Haus (514 East Wilson Street in Madison) from 4 to 7 pm.
2026 Dec. 20, Sun.Slipjig (Celtic tunes & ballads): Slipjig and the Krause Family Band perform at the North Street Cabaret (610 North Street in Madison) from 7 to 10 pm. Tickets are $20 and available from the North Street Cabaret website or at the door on the day of show.
2026 Dec. 22, Tue.Slipjig (Celtic tunes & ballads): Slipjig performs Celtic and Appalachian tunes and songs at the Malt House (2609 East Washington Avenue in Madison) from 7 to 9 pm. Free; $5 suggested donation.