2022 Francis O'Neill Irish Arts Week

The Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week is a unique learning opportunity for children and adults to immerse themselves in Irish music, language, singing, dancing and crafts. Taught by master traditional Irish musicians and other educators, students of every age will experience the magic of Ireland.

Our 13th annual Irish Arts Kids Day Camp is taking place July 25-30 at the Irish American Heritage Center!

From our famous KIDS DAY CAMP (registration open!) to our TEEN/ADULT WORKSHOPS (coming soon!), we provide fun and educational experiences in traditional Irish music, singing, dancing, language and arts, for participants of all ages and abilities (including absolute beginners). The Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week offers something for everyone!

kids day camp is now full

Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week cements Chicago’s historic position as the stronghold of traditional Irish music. The week has something for everyone. Named in honor of Captain Francis O’Neill, the Chief of the Chicago Police from 1901-1905, the week is dedicated to his legacy as the primary preservationist of traditional Irish music through his careful and prolific annotation of tunes. Without the work of Captain O’Neill, much of traditional Irish music would have been lost. The world-class faculty from Ireland and the US will teach a wide range of subjects including Traditional Irish Music, Sean-nós Dancing, Irish Language, Irish and English Singing and Celtic Arts and Crafts.