A much-loved Perth tradition, Phil Cunningham is once again calling his musical pals together and re-opening his Christmas songbook. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker and Phil will lead you through a fun-filled festive feast of modern and traditional Christmas music. Featuring Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest Brass Band.

Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook 2024

Perth Concert Hall

Blazin’ Fiddles - Scottish Folk Band of The Year - return to the Usher Hall for their third annual St Andrew’s night spectacular with very special guest Karen Matheson. Blazin’ Fiddles’ dynamic live show draws together the distinct musical flavours of the Highlands and Islands. Blending solo and ensemble sets, they come together in a fiery blend to excite your senses. From remote village halls to the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, the power house fiddle quartet of Bruce MacGregor, Kristan Harvey, Jenna Reid and Ruairidh Macmillan and are joined by the formidable Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle and Angus Lyon on piano to deliver a musically intoxicating evening.

Blazin' Fiddles with Karen Matheson

Usher Hall

Widely respected trailblazers of Celtic music, Capercaillie are credited with being the major force in bringing Gaelic music to the world stage and inspiring the great resurgence so evident today. From their homeland roots of Argyll in the highlands of Scotland, the band’s musical journey has seen them tour over 30 countries, sell over a million albums, perform in Rob Roy (1995) alongside Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange, and enter the pop charts with Coisich a Ruin, the first Gaelic single to reach the Top 40.

Capercaillie

Buxton Opera House

Cape Breton’s celebrated Celtic icon Natalie MacMaster and acclaimed fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy welcome some of the world’s finest Celtic musicians for an extraordinary evening of music. This captivating journey will showcase a stellar lineup of Celtic All-Stars from Ireland, England, Scotland, and beyond. Together, MacMaster and Leahy will trace the rich threads of Celtic musical traditions across borders—from ancient origins to contemporary expressions. Joining them on stage will be their talented daughter Mary Frances and a host of remarkable guests, including English guitarist Tim Edey, Scottish multi-instrumentalist Ross Ainslie on Scottish pipes, whistles, and cittern, renowned Scottish vocalist Karen Matheson, and Irish banjo master Enda Scahill. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of community and Celtic heritage.

Karen Matheson

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 17, 2026

Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, and the Celtic All Stars · Oregon Symphony

Past events

Dec 15, 2024

Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook 2024 · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Nov 30, 2024

Blazin' Fiddles with Karen Matheson · Usher Hall

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