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Seven Irish dancers in a line, dancing on stage. Each person is wearing a short green coat except for the centre person that is wearing a red coat.

Celebrate the season with an Irish music and dance sensation.

Prepare for a night of enchantment from the Emerald Isles. Some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians are bringing the spirit of Christmas to Wellington. A Celtic Christmas – A Taste of Ireland promises to be a blend of melodic folk mashups, a cappella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling. 

Two Irish dancers perform on stage. One wears a red dress doing a kick in the air.
Six Irish dancers perform on stage in a line. They wear white shirts and black pants.
Two Irish dancers perform on stage.
A row of Irish dancers performs on stage. A solo dancer leaps into the air.

Featuring former World Irish Dance champions and stars from ‘Lord of the Dance’ and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas will deliver a holiday spectacular. The show has recently finished a season off Broadway. Its return to Wellington is the first since 2022. Let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world of wonder. It’ll be packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads, and many of your favourite carols.

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