Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble

Overview

This St Patrick's Day 2026, legendary fiddler Martin Hayes leads a wide-ranging, family-friendly concert celebration, featuring an exciting variety of special guests, traditional sean-nós singing and dancing, and modern takes on Irish traditions.

Vivienne is currently collaborating with Carnegie Hall on an ongoing digital campaign spotlighting Irish artistry on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Use Vivienne's Ticket Discount Code: GRMA55192

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music.

Martin Hayes’ soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognized the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. He has toured and recorded with guitarist Dennis Cahill for over twenty years, and has collaborated with extraordinary musicians in the classical, folk and contemporary music worlds such as Bill Frisell, Ricky Skaggs, Jordi Savall, Brooklyn Rider and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra as well as many of the greatest traditional Irish musicians over the past thirty years.

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Learn to speak the Irish Language with Vivienne

Learn Irish with Vivienne and start bringing Gaeilge into your life! Lessons are practical, upbeat, and focussed on confident practical conversation that you can apply real settings. Absolute beginners and rusty returners are equally welcome. One-to-one or groups workshops available, virtually or in-person!

Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble

Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble

Overview

Overview

This St Patrick's Day 2026, legendary fiddler Martin Hayes leads a wide-ranging, family-friendly concert celebration, featuring an exciting variety of special guests, traditional sean-nós singing and dancing, and modern takes on Irish traditions.

Vivienne is currently collaborating with Carnegie Hall on an ongoing digital campaign spotlighting Irish artistry on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Use Vivienne's Ticket Discount Code: GRMA55192

This St Patrick's Day 2026, legendary fiddler Martin Hayes leads a wide-ranging, family-friendly concert celebration, featuring an exciting variety of special guests, traditional sean-nós singing and dancing, and modern takes on Irish traditions.

Vivienne is currently collaborating with Carnegie Hall on an ongoing digital campaign spotlighting Irish artistry on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Use Vivienne's Ticket Discount Code: GRMA55192

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music.

Martin Hayes’ soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognized the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. He has toured and recorded with guitarist Dennis Cahill for over twenty years, and has collaborated with extraordinary musicians in the classical, folk and contemporary music worlds such as Bill Frisell, Ricky Skaggs, Jordi Savall, Brooklyn Rider and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra as well as many of the greatest traditional Irish musicians over the past thirty years.

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music.

Martin Hayes’ soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognized the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. He has toured and recorded with guitarist Dennis Cahill for over twenty years, and has collaborated with extraordinary musicians in the classical, folk and contemporary music worlds such as Bill Frisell, Ricky Skaggs, Jordi Savall, Brooklyn Rider and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra as well as many of the greatest traditional Irish musicians over the past thirty years.

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Current Projects

Learn to speak the Irish Language with Vivienne

Learn Irish with Vivienne and start bringing Gaeilge into your life! Lessons are practical, upbeat, and focussed on confident practical conversation that you can apply real settings. Absolute beginners and rusty returners are equally welcome. One-to-one or groups workshops available, virtually or in-person!