Central Oregon Coast Fires Up November with 2025 Yachats Celtic Music Festival

Published 10/24/25 at 5:25 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Yachats, Oregon) - The spirit of the British Isles will once again sweep across the shoreline of Oregon as the 2025 Yachats Celtic Music Festival returns November 7 through 9, bringing a world-class lineup of performers and a full slate of cultural festivities. (Pictured: One for the Foxes)

Watch in awe as the central Oregon coast veers off into the UK for a time. It's been a staple here for

Organizers say this year’s event is “back and better than before,” with beloved traditions and new highlights set to enchant attendees. While all-day Friday and Saturday passes have already sold out, tickets remain available for two Friday concerts and three Saturday shows at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, along with two Sunday performances at the Yachats Commons.

Festivalgoers can look forward to the return of signature experiences including the Piper on the Point at sunset, whisky tastings, local food and drink, artisan vendors, lively jam sessions at the Drift Inn, dancing, workshops, and free concerts throughout the weekend.

Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Susan McKeown

The musical lineup kicks off Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Grammy-winning Dublin-born vocalist and songwriter Susan McKeown. Known for her powerful and innovative voice in folk music, McKeown has graced stages from Glastonbury to Carnegie Hall. She will perform with her trio, featuring guitarist Kyle Sanna and fiddler Matt Mancuso.

Friday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter

At 3:00 p.m. Friday, festival favorites Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter return with their eclectic blend of Celtic harps, Swedish nyckelharpa, Ukrainian bandura, bouzouki, and cittern. Their performance promises a rich tapestry of Celtic history, humor, and storytelling.

SATURDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm One for the Foxes
One for the Foxes

Saturday’s concerts begin at noon with One for the Foxes, a transatlantic trio composed of Tadhg Ó Meachair of Dublin, Dave Curley of Galway, and Joanna Hyde of Denver. Their set will explore the deep connections between Irish and American folk traditions through a vibrant mix of music and song.

DREOS 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

At 2:00 p.m., the Pacific Northwest’s own Dreos takes the stage. The trio - piper Eliot Grasso, fiddler Brandon Vance, and accompanist Glen Waddell - brings decades of performance and teaching experience to their dynamic interpretations of Celtic music.

SATURDAY: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm É.T.É

Rounding out Saturday’s lineup at 4:00 p.m. is É.T.É, a Québécois trio blending traditional music with jazz, progressive rock, and classical influences. Violinist Élisabeth Moquin, bouzouki player Thierry Clouette, and cellist Élisabeth Giroux promise a high-energy performance filled with original compositions, rich harmonies, and infectious stage chemistry.

SUNDAY COMMONS Concerts Following the Free Ceili dance and workshop 12pm - 1:30

Tickets $35.00 @ purplepass.com

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Susan McKeown
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm One for the Foxes

Tickets for remaining concerts can be purchased at purplepass.com. Additional festival information is available at yachatscelticmusicfestival.org and pollyplumb.org.

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