Our 2026 Festival will be held from June 21-27!

The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance is a weeklong summer celebration of Celtic-influenced and other related traditions that contribute to the vibrant culture and authentic character of Downeast Maine.

The Festival gathers world-class performers, students and community members together at the beautiful oceanfront campus of College of the Atlantic (COA) in Bar Harbor for instruction, sessions, dances and concerts.

Each morning, full-time registrants choose a discipline to study in progressive classes, and enjoy all afternoon and evening events included in their registration. Afternoon programming features workshops, ensembles, sessions, social dancing, community singing and more and is available for purchase separately from full-time registration if desired. Join us for our evening concert series featuring awe-inspiring performances by our faculty and special guests, as well as by our students on Friday night! Tickets available per concert or as a weekly pass.

It’s more than a place to enjoy music and dance. It’s a place to learn, share ideas and connect with others. You are very welcome here, and we hope you’ll join us!