Forest City Irish Fest

Forest City Irish Fest A celebration of Irish music, culture and heritage in the heart of Wortley Village in London, Ontario.

The first annual Forest City Irish Fest will be September 19, 2026 ☘️ The inaugural Forest City Irish Fest will take place on September 19th, 2026 on the Green in Wortley Village. It will showcase Irish traditional music, singing, dancing, storytelling, sports and much more.

Ceol ☘️ We are pleased to announce that Feed the Ducks will be winging it at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! Feed...
09/09/2026

Ceol ☘️

We are pleased to announce that Feed the Ducks will be winging it at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! Feed the Ducks is a hot new duo from Watford and will surely be great quack. 🦆 🎶

You can see the Feed the Ducks perform at 2:00pm on the Azzoli Stage and 6:00pm at Sagi of Wortley.

Full Schedule and details: https://www.forestcityirishfest.com/schedule

Feed the Ducks 🎻 🎸
Feed the Ducks is a dynamic duo that brings a fresh, modern twist to the rich tradition of Celtic music. Formed in 2024, the band features Devon Martene on fiddle, whistles, and bodhrán, and Becky Van Harn on guitar and vocals. Together, they blend their passion for ancient melodies with contemporary energy, creating a sound that’s both rooted in tradition and excitingly new.

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️ Thank you to the Paul Seed Fund at the London Community Foundation, one of our sponsors...
09/09/2026

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️

Thank you to the Paul Seed Fund at the London Community Foundation, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏

This generous sponsorship has helped bring this festival to life and will also make a vast impact within the London community.

We are grateful to the Paul Seed Fund at the London Community Foundation for its support of the live music for the Forest City Irish Fest.

A donor-advised fund held at London Community Foundation, the Paul Seed Fund focuses on providing support to people in the London arts community. The Fund will boost live music performances in London by creating connections and opportunities for musicians, venues, and audiences coordinated through the London Arts Council and the London Music Office.

https://www.lcf.on.ca/paul-seed-fund/

Ceol ☘️ Showcasing a mix of Celtic and Canadiana, we are excited for the Greyhound Riders to join us at the inaugural F...
09/08/2026

Ceol ☘️

Showcasing a mix of Celtic and Canadiana, we are excited for the Greyhound Riders to join us at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! 🌳🎶

You can see the Greyhound Riders perform at 3:15pm on the Orzech Stage. 🎻🎸🥁

Full Schedule and details: https://www.forestcityirishfest.com/schedule

The Canadian folk/roots duo, Greyhound Riders, is made up of Tony Nesbitt-Larking (Juno nominated) and Celina Marie Di Cecca (Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Invitee).

Together they write original and sophisticated folk-based music with a mix of jazz, newgrass, Celtic, and old-time. It truly is a blend rooted in Canadiana. ☘️ 🇨🇦

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️ Thank you to the Old South Community Organization, one of our sponsors for the Forest C...
09/08/2026

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️

Thank you to the Old South Community Organization, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏

This generous sponsorship has helped bring this festival to life and will also make a vast impact within the London community.

Everyone is welcome! Consider joining the OSCO and helping make our community a better place.

The Old South Community Organization (OSCO) has represented the common interests of Old South London since 1975. They are a non-profit, member-run volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life in the Old South community, and in London.

From September to June, they meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Landon Library, 167 Wortley Rd.

https://oscolondon.ca/

Insint scéalta ☘️ We are ecstatic to have storytelling at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! We will have three prof...
09/07/2026

Insint scéalta ☘️

We are ecstatic to have storytelling at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest! We will have three professional Irish storytellers perform from Ireland and the UK.

You can see Christine, Maria, and Michael perform at 11:00am at the Landon Library and 2:30pm on the Greco Stage.

Full Schedule and details: https://www.forestcityirishfest.com/schedule

Christine Genders Storyteller
A breathtaking storyteller of traditional tales, Christine is currently the storyteller in residence at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum in Lichfield, UK.

Christine has performed at venues across the UK and Ireland, and her captivating storytelling keeps her audience on the edge of their seat.

Maria Whatton
Winner of Outstanding Female Storyteller of Great Britain in 2013 (British Awards for Storytelling Excellence) she is renowned for her compelling, vibrant performances.

She has a vast knowledge of traditional stories passed down by her Irish father and grandmother which she brings to life with her lucid, engaging style.

Michael Bird
Scottish-born storyteller and musician Michael Bird is now based in Co. Antrim.

A man of mystery and delectable delights, Michael brings a lifetime of tales and songs rich with wit, wisdom, and tradition.

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️ Thank you to MacNeill Edmundson Professional Corporation, one of our sponsors for the F...
09/07/2026

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️

Thank you to MacNeill Edmundson Professional Corporation, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏

This generous sponsorship has helped bring this festival to life and will also make a vast impact within the London community.

In return, please and use the services of our generous sponsors so they can continue to give back to the community and help bring great events like the Forest City Irish Fest to life! 🎉

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Ceol ☘️ Another talented guitar and fiddle duo, Ben and Paul will be joining us at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest...
09/06/2026

Ceol ☘️

Another talented guitar and fiddle duo, Ben and Paul will be joining us at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest!

You can see Ben and Paul perform at 2:15pm on the Orzech Stage and at 6:00pm at the Old South Village Pub.

Full Schedule and details: https://www.forestcityirishfest.com/schedule

Ben Heffernan 🎸
Ben’s polished folk-pop sound has graced stages around the Forest City for over a decade.

Ben is an indie-pop artist who has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, as well as a Forest City London Music Award.

He has brought his brand of introspective pop-rock across Canada and Ireland, playing over 350 shows since 2014.

Paul Meadows 🎻
Since 1988, Paul has shared the stage with top Canadian talent like Spirit of the West, Great Big Sea, Blue Rodeo, I Mother Earth, The Skydiggers, Serena Ryder, and Justin Rutledge.

Now, reaching his Carlsberg years, Paul’s interests have expanded to curling.

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️ Thank you to Denby Environmental, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏...
09/06/2026

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️

Thank you to Denby Environmental, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏

This generous sponsorship has helped bring this festival to life and will also make a vast impact within the London community.

In return, please and use the services of our generous sponsors so they can continue to give back to the community and help bring great events like the Forest City Irish Fest to life! 🎉

Denby Environmental is a full service, on-site wastewater-management company, servicing both residential and commercial septic systems. They are committed to "Protecting Our Groundwater...One Septic System at a Time". They pledge to be a leader in the industry by introducing the latest in septic system technology, investing in the latest equipment and providing services to help protect our groundwater. Their goal is to educate the public regarding the proper use and maintenance of a septic system and help all of their customers become responsible septic system owners.

http://denbyseptic.com/

Ceol ☘️ Alan Lynch and Lisa Reilly are a talented duo who will bring all your favourite Irish songs and tunes to life. ...
09/05/2026

Ceol ☘️

Alan Lynch and Lisa Reilly are a talented duo who will bring all your favourite Irish songs and tunes to life. This is a performance you won't want to miss at the inaugural Forest City Irish Fest!

You can see Alan and Lisa perform at 12:00pm on the Azzoli Stage.

Full Schedule and details: https://www.forestcityirishfest.com/schedule

Alan Lynch 🎸
Originally from Dublin, Alan has been performing for more years than he can remember.

When Alan isn't taking your auditory system on a sensual journey of lyrical delights, you can find him cruising the streets of London in his exuberant convertible.

Lisa Reilly 🎻
Considered a hidden musical gem within the deep green depths of the traditional Irish community, Lisa is a fiddling maestro who lives locally in the Forest City.

Spending summers with her family in Co. Galway, Lisa learned the Irish fiddle from the masters of tradition, such as the legendary Charlie Lennon.

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️ Thank you to JBrennan Law, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏 This ...
09/05/2026

Go raibh míle míle maith agat ☘️

Thank you to JBrennan Law, one of our sponsors for the Forest City Irish Fest. 🙏

This generous sponsorship has helped bring this festival to life and will also make a vast impact within the London community.

In return, please and use the services of our generous sponsors so they can continue to give back to the community and help bring great events like the Forest City Irish Fest to life! 🎉

John Brennan practices Commercial Litigation and provides a range of legal services, assisting clients with business, contractual and property disputes. He represents clients at all levels of court throughout Ontario as well as in the Human Rights Tribunal, the License Appeal Tribunal and other administrative adjudicative bodies.

A member of the Middlesex, Elgin, Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations, the Osgoode Society for Legal History and the Advocates Society, John is committed to serving the interests of his clients both locally and provincially.

https://www.jbrennanlaw.ca/

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