Yn Chruinnaght Celtic GatheringYn Chruinnaght Celtic Music & Dance Festival
Peel, Glenfaba and Peel, Isle of Man
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Yn Chruinnaght is an annual inter-Celtic festival celebrating Manx, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Breton music, dance and culture 1. Based primarily in the town of Peel, it features concerts, ceilïs, workshops and sessions showcasing Celtic traditions. The 2025 event runs 21–27 July, with performers from across the Celtic nations 2. Events include folk concerts, a themed music-and-legend showcase and the famous "Mega Manx Ceilidh" dance in Peel Cathedral. Attendees join community dances, learn from local musicians, and enjoy free outdoor events throughout the coastal town.
Yn Chruinnaght revitalizes the Manx inter-Celtic gathering concept started in 1924 and revived in the 1970s 1 2. It went on hiatus mid-20th century but was restarted to connect the Isle of Man with the other Celtic nations. The festival emphasizes Celtic language and arts; programs often include Gaelic language workshops and storytelling from Celtic myth.
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Peel Centenary Centre · Peel
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Audience enjoys songs and narration of Celtic folklore by artists from Ireland, Scotland and Isle of Man.
Hundreds gather to dance traditional reels and jigs inside the cathedral with live band.
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Tickets required · Typical price: £0 - £73
Moderate crowds
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