CIACLA Presents The LA Sessions: Free Irish Music and Poetry in Los Angeles

Free Irish music & poetry event in LA! 🇮🇪 🎶 The LA Sessions, Dec 6 at LMU. #TheLASessions #IrishMusic

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CIACLA in collaboration with Loyola Marymount University’s Irish Studies programme, will host The LA Sessions, a free public celebration of Irish music, poetry and contemporary culture taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 12–3 PM at the Drollinger Family Stage, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.

The outdoor event will bring together 11 Irish and Irish-connected musicians, poets and artists for an afternoon of live performances, original music, traditional Irish songs, poetry and spoken word. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public, with advance RSVP required.

A Celebration of Irish Music and Creativity

The LA Sessions will showcase a diverse programme of emerging and established artists, reflecting the vibrancy of Irish cultural expression in Southern California and beyond.

The musical lineup features:

Bren Holmes, founding member of Irish rock band The Young Dubliners, now pursuing a solo career blending rock, Americana and Irish influences.

Enda Gallery, an Irish artist whose genre-defying music combines soul, hip hop, techno and gospel.

Owen Dara, an Irish-born singer-songwriter celebrated for his interpretations of traditional Irish music and storytelling.

Yelpy, a Dublin-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and four-time Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominee.

Julie Bergman, a multi-instrumentalist and composer blending Irish, folk and blues influences.

Adam McCrory, a Belfast-born baritone whose performances span opera, classical music and Irish folk songs.

James Wilson, a Sacramento-based musician performing traditional Irish music on mandolin, bouzouki, tin whistle and guitar.

The programme will also feature poetry and spoken word performances from Nancy Murphy, Joan Hawley McClain, Jenny Minniti-Shippey and Sheila McMullin, a 2026–27 California Arts Council Emerging Artist Fellow.

Building Cultural Connections Between Ireland and Los Angeles

The LA Sessions is part of CIACLA’s ongoing commitment to supporting Irish and Irish-connected artists, creating accessible cultural experiences and strengthening artistic relationships between Ireland and Southern California.

“The LA Sessions is about bringing artists and audiences together, celebrating the diversity of contemporary Irish creativity and creating opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange,” said Matthew Nevin, Executive Director of CIACLA. “We’re delighted to collaborate with LMU Irish Studies to offer a free event where families, friends and the wider Los Angeles community can experience Irish music and poetry in a relaxed and welcoming setting.”

Through The LA Sessions, CIACLA aims to establish a recurring platform for live music, performance and artistic collaboration, connecting emerging and established creative voices with new audiences.

Event Information

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Time: 12–3 PM

Venue: Drollinger Family Stage, Lawton Plaza, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Admission: Free and open to the public. Advance RSVP required. RSVP: https://ciacla.org/la-sessions/

About CIACLA
CIACLA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting contemporary Irish arts and culture in Los Angeles. Through film, visual arts, music, literature and multidisciplinary programming, CIACLA provides a platform for Irish and Irish-connected artists while fostering creative collaboration and cultural exchange.

The LA Sessions is produced by CIACLA in collaboration with Loyola Marymount University’s Irish Studies programme.

Supported by the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.

Matthew Nevin
CIACLA
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