Harp Events

A Sampling of Events and Workshops

  • Harp circles will generally be held the 2nd Sunday, every other month.
  • Location: St. Luke's Episcopal, 4011 Major Ave, Madison, WI 53716

  • Dates for Harp Circles in 2026 (Time: 2-4 PM)
  • > Oct. 11, 2026
  • > Dec. 13, 2026 What to bring to harp circles: Harp, tuner, music stand, sheet music (contact us if you need the link), beverage and snack for social time if desired. Consider bringing a "party piece" to play for the group (not required). ------------------------------------------------------------------- More events:
  • Irish Slow Session - in-person, twice a month at Muso Madison. See their Facebook page for dates (sheet music they use is in the Files tab for their Facebook page). Open to all instruments (not a harp-specific event). The Madison Slow Irish Session is the 4th Sunday each month 5-7 PM. The slightly faster Beginner/Intermediate Irish Session is the 3rd Sunday each month 5-7 PM. New for Fall 2025 - they have a set list which you can find here. Jan 15-17, 2027. Winter Harp Festival (online only). Watch live and/or watch recordings afterwards. Early bird rates ($125) through Dec. 13, then $140 rate applies. Instructors this year are Nikolaz Cadoret, Alannah Thornburgh, Amy Turk, and Romy Wymer. Workshops are available at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Price includes access to all workshops at all levels and the concerts (live and recorded).
  • May 13-16, 2027. Harp Gathering. Archbold, OH. In-person festival focused on lever harp, but pedal harpists are welcome! A bit more cozy than Somerset if you are looking to connect with other harpists.
  • July 15-18, 2027. Somerset Harp Festival. Princeton, NJ, online or in-person. Largest lever harp conference in the US (pedal harpists welcome too!)
  • Caird na Cruite has a few workshops and concerts online on Youtube and their Facebook page.
  • Harp Ireland has workshops available to take on your own time online with a modest suggested donation from a variety of artists.

  • Rachel Hair is offering free workshops taught by ear (sheet music available for a fee) through her Harp at Home series.
  • *Please visit the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsman and Harpcolumn sites for additional resources/events.