The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary Tour

The Barra MacNeils bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Maritimes this spring, stopping at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on May 26.

More than a concert, this milestone show is a heartfelt reflection on their life in music, shared with fans old and new. The Barra MacNeils will take audiences on an intimate journey, telling stories and performing the timeless music from their 40-year career.

The Barra MacNeils are Kyle MacNeil (vocals, guitar, violin, mandolin), Lucy MacNeil (vocals, bodhran, Celtic harp, fiddle, step dancing), Sheumas MacNeil (keyboards, piano, bodhran, fiddle, bouzouki, vocals), Stewart MacNeil (vocals, accordion, tin whistle, flute, bouzouki, guitar, step dancing), and Boyd MacNeil (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo, percussion, step dancing). Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, this family group are deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language, and history. With 17 critically acclaimed albums to their credit, including three Christmas albums, The Barra MacNeils perform original songs as well as tried and true instrumental and vocal standards.

 For four decades, The Barra MacNeils have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their repertoire, vocals, tight harmonies, and instrumental prowess of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instrument, blended with dancing, storytelling, and showmanship. 

Visit harbourfronttheatre.com for tickets.