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< events | Celtic Concert in Los Olivos with the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara

St. Mark's in the Valley — 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos | (805) 688-4454
Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026
4 pm
A vibrant celebration of Celtic music just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Featuring beloved melodies from Ireland with touches from Brittany, Cornwall, and Galicia, this year’s program weaves together lyrical beauty and lively dance traditions from across the Celtic world. Enjoy favorites like My Lagan Love, The Sligo Maid, O’Carolan’s Dream and even U2. Concertgoers will enjoy Celtic harp, Irish whistles, tenor banjo, mandolins, the accordion and, of course, the Folk Orchestra’s signature bagpipes, along with a full orchestral string section for an evening of warmth, energy, and timeless charm.
![]() | Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara — A 30 piece orchestra of classical strings mixed with harp, guitars, mandolin, bagpipes and you never know what else! |






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