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Presenting fine traditional arts in Central Pennsylvania since 1985

Upcoming Concerts

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In our online Concert Series Program Book, see what SFMS has coming up, and find out about Central PA businesses and arts organizations that support live folk music. Download the PDF version here.

Mon, March 9 - Dervish

Dervish New Cumberland
SOLD OUT! This brilliant Irish trad band from Sligo has been selling out international shows for decades, turning each concert stage into a mighty pub session. The Irish Times puts them in the same class with The Bothy Band and The Chieftains. Concert on Monday, March 9 at West Shore Theatre. MORE

Tue, March 10 - Tannahill Weavers

Tannahill Weavers Hummelstown
TICKETS GOING FAST! One of Scotland’s premier trad bands! Their fiery instrumentals, rich vocals, tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. Winnipeg Free Press says, “The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.” Concert on Tuesday, March 10 at The Englewood. MORE

Sat, April 11 - Bryan McDowell & Mark Schatz

Bryan McDowell & Mark Schatz Harrisburg
Join us for an eclectic musical feast hosted by two giants of American acoustic music. We might hear old-time, boogie-woogie, folk ballads... anything and everything, the sky’s the limit! Guaranteed fun. Concert on Saturday, April 11 at Fort Hunter. MORE

Sat, April 25 - Folk Music at Wildwood Wetland Festival

Folk Music at Wildwood Wetland Festival Harrisburg
SFMS presents Joe Pye and Neidig & Koretzky as musical guests at Wildwood Park’s 25th Annual Wetlands Festival, which will also include wildlife exhibits, nature walks, animals to meet, crafts and food trucks. Rain or shine! FREE family fun and live music on Saturday, April 25 at Harrisburg’s Wildwood Park. MORE

Sun, April 26 - Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas York
This brilliant duo blend profound understanding of Scottish traditional music with cutting-edge string exploration, intimate chamber music with ecstatic dance energy, and place the cello at the rhythmic heart of it all. Alasdair Fraser has been called “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”, and one could say that’s no less true for cellist Natalie Haas. An open Celtic music session at 5:45 pm kicks off the evening. Concert on Sunday, April 26 at UUCY. MORE

Fri, May 8 - The Kennedys

The Kennedys Harrisburg
Folk duo Pete and Maura Kennedy blend country, bluegrass, Western swing and janglepop in a joyous musical mashup. After well over a million miles of touring during decades of performing and writing, they are masters of encouraging, empowerings songs that pull back against divisions. Concert on Friday, May 8 at Fort Hunter. MORE

Mon, May 11 - Mama’s Broke

Mama’s Broke Harrisburg
This Canadian duo challenges the borders between people, places, and traditions, while encouraging freedom of expression and community through music. Their dark, fiery, folk-without-borders sound is a rich synthesis of influences they’ve absorbed during twelve years of near-constant transatlantic touring. Concert on Monday, May 11 at Fort Hunter. MORE

Fri, June 5 - Stone House Breakdown: Sunset Music

Stone House Breakdown: Sunset Music Harrisburg
As part of Fort Hunter Park’s “Sunset Music and Movies” series, SFMS presents Stone House Breakdown, a local band that revives and celebrates Appalachian music. They perform original songs in the traditional bluegrass style, old timey standards, bluegrass gospel, and contemporary Americana folk. Rain date June 7th. Outdoor concert on Friday, June 5 at Fort Hunter Park.