ACADIA FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE!
BAR HARBOR—The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance is a weeklong summer celebration of Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Québécois, Scottish and other Celtic-influenced traditions that contribute to the vibrant culture and authentic character of Downeast Maine.
This year’s festival takes place June 23-27 at College of the Atlantic. Registration for morning intensive classes is now closed, but tickets for afternoon programs and the evening concert series are still available online or in person, and everyone is welcome!
Drop in any or every afternoon to join the fun by taking part in a workshop, social dance, community singing, and more. Read about the afternoon offerings here: https://acadiatradfestival.org/workshops/
Monday through Thursday concerts will take you on a journey through Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Maritime, New England, Old Time, Passamaquoddy, Québecois, Scottish and other traditions! Friday night will showcase participants in Acadia Trad’s customary and well-loved Student Concert, followed by a community social dance! Tickets are on sale (individual or week-long pass) and are limited, so delay in purchasing yours: https://acadiatradfestival.org/concerts-2025/