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)
  • > Aug. 23, 2026 (this will be a beginner-level harp circle, but all are welcome) - music is now posted (July 31 update)
  • > 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. August 13-16, 2026. IrishFest. Milwaukee, WI. Largest Irishfest in the USA. Kim Robertson will be featured on harp along with many other musicians, dancers, etc.
  • Sep 17-20, 2026. Harps in the Glen. West Bend, WI. Harp retreat with Sunita Staneslow and Kim Robertson.
  • 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.