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Our 2027 Festival will be held from June 20 - 26!

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!

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Latest updates

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Festival!

What a week we had! Our heads and hearts are so very full of tunes, steps, friendships and memories we’ll carry with us. Thank you to everyone who was able to be here in 2026 and also to the members of our special community who couldn’t make this year. Thank you to our fabulous faculty, […]
29 Jun 2026 / Read more

Afternoon Programming

Afternoon programming for Acadia Trad 2026 is officially here!
28 Apr 2026 / Read more

2026 Concert Series

Our incredible artist line-up is announced and tickets are on sale!
31 Mar 2026 / Read more

What can I study?

Here’s your chance to start – or perfect – your skills in a variety of traditional disciplines!

Visit the Programs section for complete information.

Join us in 2027

Registration for the 2027 Festival will open in fall 2026! Here’s a glimpse from last summer to get you excited! 🙂