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The Yard Manchester 11 Bent Street Cheetham Hill M8 8NF OR Deco Lounge 65-67 Bold Street Liverpool L1 4EZ
Buy Tickets Visit WebsiteWhat does it mean to be REALLY Irish? And who gets to decide? Following a successful debut at London's Brixton House, The Really Irish? House Party is hitting the road!
The Yard Manchester 11 Bent Street Cheetham Hill M8 8NF OR Deco Lounge 65-67 Bold Street Liverpool L1 4EZ
Buy Tickets Visit WebsiteCreated by Wake The Beast Creative Studio and Brixton House, this joyful, vibrant celebration explores the richness and diversity of Irish identity today, particularly championing multi-heritage Irish voices, LGBTQ+, voices from the Traveller community and communities whose stories haven't always been heard.
Hosted by acclaimed Irish writer and broadcaster Emma Dabiri, expect an unforgettable evening of live music, spoken word, unexpected artistic collaborations, storytelling and plenty of dancing!
From traditional Irish sounds to exciting cross-cultural musical experiments, we're bringing artists and communities together to celebrate the many different ways of being Irish.
Whether you're Irish-born, Irish-descended, multi-heritage Irish, or simply curious, everyone is welcome at this house party!
MANCHESTER – Friday 6 November 2026
Venue: The Yard, Manchester
Time: 7.30pm
Hosted by Emma Dabiri
In collaboration with Irish Community Care Manchester
LIVERPOOL – Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue: Deco Lounge, Bold Street, Liverpool
Time: 7.30pm
Hosted by Emma Dabiri
Featuring DJ Arveene and exciting live musical collaborations
In collaboration with Liverpool Irish Festival
Both events are supported by the Irish Embassy through the ESP Fund.
Come celebrate Irishness in all its glorious shapes, sounds and stories. A house party like no other!