Singer

Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. 

Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. Throughout an enviable career which has seen them explore opportunities to tread many different paths – from releasing folk crossover albums on indie label Rough Trade; recording on Disney soundtracks to collaborations with orchestras and even leading dance DJs – Cara has continuously chosen to firmly plant herself within the landscape of her Irish cultural heritage and that’s something to celebrate. Their enduring partnership has ensured they have remained at the very pinnacle of the folk genre for well over two decades and this performance will feature a selection of acoustic songs from previous releases and may also include material from her highly anticipated 2024 release,“Coming Home”, her first in over six years. Within it Cara effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect, exploring profoundly personal memories, her native Co. Derry and the people, places and customs she holds closest to her heart; revealing a newly found freedom to express herself within the tiniest of details and life’s larger mysteries. Join Cara and Sam for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and the genuine warmth they bring to the stage.

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Cara Dillon

Artrix

The Autumn of 2023 and Spring of 2024 marked a significant milestone in Cara's career as she unveiled Coming Home to rapt audiences, a show featuring her first new material in over six years. The response was nothing short of overwhelming, including sell-out appearances at the Grand Opera House, Belfast, Kings Place, London and The Guildhall in Derry, among many others.

Cara Dillon: Coming Home

Stables Theatre Ltd

Following the official release of the album and the publication of her book of the same name in March 2024, Cara will be bringing her acclaimed "Coming Home" show to life once again.

Cara Dillon - Coming Home

The Roses Theatre

Few singers are as celebrated and revered as Cara Dillon. Known for her captivating live performances, she seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound with her breathtaking voice and emotional delivery. Her longstanding partnership with Sam Lakeman has ensured they have remained at the very pinnacle of the folk genre for over two decades.

The Music Room

Cara Dillon is a Northern Irish folk singer renowned for her clear, expressive voice and deep connection to traditional music. Since her debut solo album in 2001, which won two BBC Folk Awards, she has released eight further albums that blend classic folk songs with original material.

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Cara Dillon

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 6, 2026

Cara Dillon · Opera North

Past events

Sep 27, 2025

Cara Dillon · Artrix

Mar 26, 2025

Cara Dillon: Coming Home · The Stables

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