Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman: Celtic Christmas Strings (Irish Harp & Guitar)
Tarvin Community Centre, Chester, CH3 8LY
Saturday 5th December 2026
Join us for a festive feast of harp and guitar. There is something truly magical about the harp at Christmas — and when Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman combine Irish harp and guitar, the result is unforgettable. Both celebrated for their originality, innovation and virtuosity, this remarkable duo have forged one of the most distinctive sounds in modern acoustic music, captivating audiences in twenty-two countries across five continents.
Their enchanting Christmas show brings together traditional Irish music, swing jazz and bluegrass, alongside festive favourites transformed through intricate, inventive and beautifully expressive arrangements. Rooted in tradition yet filled with a playful, curious and adventurous spirit, their music moves effortlessly from the delicate and entrancing to the exuberant and celebratory.
Warm, uplifting and performed with dazzling musicianship, Celtic Christmas Strings promises a spellbinding midwinter treat — the perfect way to welcome the festive season.
“A delightful, satisfyingly original and often refreshingly unpredictable take on festive favourites — joyful, gorgeous and uplifting.” — The Living Tradition
“Both are in the virtuoso class.” — The Guardian
“Masterful playing, ranging from the entrancing and delicate to the wildly celebratory.” — Folk Wales ★★★★
Suitable for ages 9+
Their enchanting Christmas show brings together traditional Irish music, swing jazz and bluegrass, alongside festive favourites transformed through intricate, inventive and beautifully expressive arrangements. Rooted in tradition yet filled with a playful, curious and adventurous spirit, their music moves effortlessly from the delicate and entrancing to the exuberant and celebratory.
Warm, uplifting and performed with dazzling musicianship, Celtic Christmas Strings promises a spellbinding midwinter treat — the perfect way to welcome the festive season.
“A delightful, satisfyingly original and often refreshingly unpredictable take on festive favourites — joyful, gorgeous and uplifting.” — The Living Tradition
“Both are in the virtuoso class.” — The Guardian
“Masterful playing, ranging from the entrancing and delicate to the wildly celebratory.” — Folk Wales ★★★★
Suitable for ages 9+
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