“In the decades to come, we’ll surely talk of having seen this man in the way others talk of Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix or John Coltrane” enthused the Irish Times of legendary fiddle player Martin Hayes.
Hayes has a deep respect for the music of his Irish roots combined with a questing creativity that recreates it anew for our times. In his hands, the humble fiddle becomes an instrument that can both touch the heart with lush swathes of aching nostalgia and melancholy but lift the spirits with an irrepressible rhythmic vitality.
Intimate sets from one of the most inspirational and inventive figures in today’s traditional music scene.
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Discounts
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Programme and performers
Performers
- Martin Hayes fiddle
- Brian Donnellan Bouzouki/concertina
Information for your visit
Friday 9 April 2027, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
9.30pm (approx)
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Cloakroom
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