A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of IrelandAustralian Irish dancing touring company PACE LIVE is bringing all the craic of an Irish Christmas to Australia with their high-octane show, A Celtic Christmas!

The cast features world-class musicians and exceptional Irish dancers to bring Australian audiences the very best in the industry, including world champion dancers from international hit shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

The family show brings the heart-warming spirit of an Irish Christmas into a feel-good extravaganza filled with laughter, Christmas cheer, and the pure joy of the festive season for the whole family to enjoy.

The show has recently enjoyed a hit off-Broadway in 2024, and will tour across Australia to Canberra, Hobart, Frankston, Geelong, Adelaide, Sydney and the Gold Coast throughout December 2025.

Audiences can immerse themselves in the magnificence of Christmas in Ireland as they are transported to a land where energetic music and dance embody the beating heart of good craic!

AAR A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland 3This feel-good show aims to give audiences a bit of Irish charm and features a company featuring over 15 of the world’s leading Irish performers and musicians.

Featuring a powerful mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads and all your favourite carols, A Celtic Christmas combines incredible music with jaw-dropping dance talent in an unforgettable night of storytelling and Irish charm.

“With stars from around the world performing alongside Australia’s best Irish dancers, Celtic Christmas is where Irish tradition meets festive wonder,” said Producer Ceili Moore.

“It’s the ultimate holiday experience – a spellbinding night of music, dance, and Christmas spirit that captures the heart of every family and every Irish soul away from home. And I can’t wait to bring it back to Australia, to share the magic of this special time of year.”

If you’re an expat from Ireland living in Australia, who is missing all the craic of an Irish Christmas – or someone who loves the Irish – we welcome you to join us at this fun, hilarious and warm Irish Christmas extravaganza!

AAR A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland 4Australian Irish dancing duo Ceili Moore and Brent Pace have made a name for themselves on the world stage of Irish dancing over the last few decades, winning world championships and dancing alongside the likes of greats such as Michael Flatley, Riverdance and Gaelforce.

With both of them coming from known Irish dancing families in Australia, their union has seen the creation of live entertainment company Pace Live, a uniquely Australian/Irish dance touring company which brings the magic and celebration of Irish dance and culture all over the country and the world.

Choreographed and produced by multiple National Champion and star of Gaelforce Dance & Rhythms of Ireland, Brent Pace and World Champion and Lord of the Dance Lead Soloist, Ceili Moore, A Celtic Christmas is the star-studded spectacular you won’t want to miss this Christmas season.

Bringing all the craic of Irish Christmas down under, come along to hear all your favourite tunes, jokes on this ultimate family friendly festive Christmas tour!


A Celtic Christmas will be presented at the Canberra Theatre Centre (12 December), Theatre Royal Hobart (14 December), Frankston Arts Centre (17 December), Geelong Arts Centre, (18 December), Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide (20 December), State Theatre Sydney (22 December) and HOTA Gold Coast (23 December). For more information, visit: www.atasteofirelandshow.com for details. Checkout the trailer here!

Images: A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland (supplied)