Thursday
Altan at Symphony Space
Celtic institution Altan busts out the twin fiddle sound for the holiday.

Barleyjuice + Searson at Connolly’s
Irish groups Barleyjuice and Searson roll into Connolly’s, ready to deliver high-energy, Irish-themed performances.

James Shipp’s Nos Novo at Irish Arts Center
Vibraphonist James Shipp mixes in Celtic reels with other-world sounds, complemented by guest appearances from his talented friends.

Friday
The Craic Festival with the Tossers + Demolition + The Mighty Stef + Hell Fire Club at Mercury Lounge
Punks celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. Should be a total rager.

Kevin Crawford and Cillian Valelly at Gluckman Ireland House
A continuation of the popular Irish series carried out at NYU.

New York Pops: Celtic Music—A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Méav and Ronan Tynan at Carnegie Hall
The New York Pops celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish vocalists Méav and Ronan Tynan and many, many guests at Carnegie Hall.

Saturday
Joe Hurley’s 11th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue at Highline Ballroom
Joe Hurley presents his “Irish Rock-a-palooza” with an assembled cast of like-minded friends.

Monday
Ada Rovatti and the Green Factor at the Blue Note
Saxophonist Ada Rovatti shows off her versatility in this bebop-meets–St. Patrick’s Day affair.

A St. Patrick’s Day celebration with David O’Leary at Merkin Concert Hall
Irish tenor David O’Leary performs at Merkin Concert Hall with a traditional Irish pipe band and violinist Jane Hunt.

Frankie Gavin and the New DeDannan at Joe’s Pub
Irish fiddler Frankie Gavin brings his collective to Joe’s Pub.

Tuesday
Ashley Davis at Joe’s Pub
Kansas-born Ashley Davis, pictured, sings Celtic songs in celebration of her new record, Down by the Sea, and the holiday.

Wednesday (St. Patrick’s Day)
The Chieftains at the Town Hall
Irish innovators the Chieftains rock the Town Hall for this St. Patrick’s spectacular.