GENEVA, NY – The Smith Opera House is thrilled to welcome legendary Irish traditional band Altan on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 PM. Celebrating forty years of bringing their vibrant music to audiences around the world, Altan has graced iconic stages including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House, and now they bring their unmistakable sound to The Smith!
Altan has long been regarded as true tradition bearers, remaining at the forefront of traditional Irish music for four decades. In 1995, Altan made history as the first Irish traditional band signed to a major label, Virgin Records. Their latest album, Donegal, released in 2024, has received widespread critical acclaim. As The Boston Globe declared, they are “the hottest group in the Celtic realm!”
The performance will feature the band’s original members, lead singer and fiddler, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Ciaran Curran (bouzouki) and Mark Kelly (guitar,) accompanied by accordion player Martin Tourish, and their newest member, fiddler and singer, Clare Friel.
The Smith is honored to partner with Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union as the presenting sponsor of this performance. Their commitment to the arts plays an important role in making events like this possible in our community.
“We’re incredibly proud that Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union will sponsor this unplugged acoustic music series at the Smith Center for the Arts,” says FLFCU President & CEO, Bob McFadden. “Live music has a special way of bringing people together, and this series creates an intimate, welcoming space where our entire community can connect and share meaningful experiences. Supporting the Smith means supporting the arts, strengthening our local culture, and helping draw residents and visitors alike into downtown Geneva — benefiting our local businesses, restaurants, and neighbors. At Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, community isn’t just where we do business — it’s who we are. We’re honored to help make these incredible music experiences possible for everyone.”
Tickets to Altan are $36.49 – $78.50 fees included.) All tickets can be purchased online at thesmith.org, in-person at our box office, or by calling (315) 781-5483. The Smith strongly urges patrons to purchase only through these official channels, as third-party websites may sell invalid or overpriced tickets.
