Overview
The Celtic Classic in downtown Bethlehem (September 25-27, 2026) is a celebration of Celtic culture and heritage. Enjoy five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national, and regional Celtic artists, pipe bands, Irish dancers, a diverse marketplace of authentic Celtic merchandise and collectibles, and so much more!
2025 Information:
Celtic bands will perform over 100 hours of free Celtic music, ranging in styles from traditional to Celtic rock, including crowd favorites like Gerry Timlin, Seamus Kennedy and Blackwater. Many of the Celtic tunes are the traditional Irish jigs, shanties, drinking songs, and ballads combined with lyrical story-telling. All Celtic genres will be presented, from traditional to Celtic rock. Visitors will be surrounded with the distinct Celtic sound of tin whistles, bag pipes, and fiddles wherever they are on the grounds.
In addition to musical performances, O’Grady Quinlan Irish Academy of Dance will have several performances throughout the festival weekend. With precision footwork and dazzling costumes, O’Grady Quinlan shares the Irish culture through their performances. Cultural presentations will be held throughout the day in Celtic Heritage Hollow, including musical workshops, a Scottish shortbread baking contest, lectures, clans & societies, and the Children’s Activity Tent.
Whiskey lovers can sign up for a unique masterclass journey that guides you through the history and flavors of the UK. Make sure to reserve your spot!
You won't want to miss the U.S. National Highland Games Championship, showcasing amazing feats of strength and endurance.
Celtic Classic will also see the return of Gene Sheninger of Wayside Farm. Sheninger will demonstrate how border collies can herd sheep and ducks. Border collies have been used for herding for hundreds of years in the Celtic nations.
Weekend Schedule - www.celticfest.org
Full Celtic performance line-up and schedule, here.
Admission
Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, September 26
- Sunday, September 27