The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas – 40th Anniversary Tour
Live at Song Sparrow Hall
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm
The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is proud to present The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary Christmas Tour at Song Sparrow Hall (Salmon Arm, BC) on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
From haunting Gaelic ballads to high-energy step dancing, they transform every concert into a captivating journey through an ancient culture. Featuring seamless sibling harmonies and extraordinary proficiency on a wide array of acoustic, stringed, and wind instruments The Barra MacNeils are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world.
Since their 1986 debut, siblings Lucy, Boyd, Stewart, Kyle, and Sheumas have forged a four-decade legacy as Canada’s premier musical ambassadors, deeply rooted in the dance, language, and storytelling of their heritage.
Their 17 (!)Multi-award-winning recordings have covered the span of their entire career, as well as live concerts reflecting the musical course of their career, from humble family beginnings to worldwide acclaim. From headlining major festivals and concerts from coast to coast and overseas, to television appearances (Rita MacNeil’s CTV Christmas Special, The Chieftains), film and television placement (Men with Brooms soundtrack, Racket In The Attic), and their annual East Coast Christmas tour, they have set the course with a solid foundation for success. Their Christmas television specials (2000, 2007) continue to be broadcast on Country Music Television (CMT) and on the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) networks and will no doubt remain a fixture of holiday broadcasting for years to come.
Kyle (vocals, guitar, violin, mandolin), Lucy (vocals, bodhran, Celtic harp, fiddle, stepdancing), Sheumas (keyboards, piano, bodhran, fiddle, bouzouki, vocals), Stewart (vocals, accordion, tin whistle, flute, bouzouki, guitar, stepdancing), Boyd (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo, percussion, stepdancing) and Jamie Gatti (bass).
Tickets:
- $59.50 Adults
- $54.50 Seniors/Youth/Members
- $8 Reserved Seating (Limited)
+ taxes/charges
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Doors open: 6:30pm | Music Starts: 7:30pm
Licensed, ALL Ages Event
- Please consume responsibly and make sure you have a Safe Ride Home. The SAFMS staff will gladly assist you in calling the Salmon Arm Taxi Company after the show.
The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society follows BC Provincial Health Authority and/or the Interior Health Authority directives:
- We are committed to the health and safety of our musicians, attendees, volunteers, sponsors and stakeholders . In accordance with the BC Provincial Health Authority, and/or the Interior Health Authority, all directive restrictions, whichever is more stringent, will be observed.
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