Celtic Woman Brings 'A New Era' of Irish Celebration to NJ

The world-renowned Irish music ensemble kicks off its 'New Era' tour at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Celtic Woman is embarking on a new tour dubbed 'A New Era' that marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for the ensemble. The concerts will feature fan favorites with reimagined arrangements, as well as some unexpected new material, all while honoring Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage. The tour comes as there is a 'huge resurgence' of interest in Irish music and culture worldwide, and the group sees itself as ambassadors for that tradition, though they also believe in evolving and adapting the art form for new generations.

Why it matters

Celtic Woman has been a leading force in introducing Irish music to global audiences for over 21 years. Their 'New Era' tour represents an evolution in how they present and interpret traditional Irish sounds, reflecting the changing landscape of Irish culture and its growing popularity worldwide.

The details

The 'New Era' tour will feature Celtic Woman's signature sound blended with fresh orchestrations, dynamic stage production, and a contemporary spark. In addition to the core singers, the concerts will include Irish dancers and an ensemble of traditional Irish instruments like bagpipes, bodhran, whistles, and Uilleann pipes. The group sees this as a way to both honor Ireland's heritage and embrace Celtic Woman's continued evolution as ambassadors of Irish music and culture.

  • Celtic Woman hits the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • The concert experience kicks off before the show at 7:15 p.m. with a performance by the Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance in the theater's lobby.

The players

Muirgen O'Mahony

A soprano with Celtic Woman who has been with the group for six years. She feels honored to be part of the ensemble's lineage and how it has allowed her to grow as a performer and share Irish culture with the world.

Caitríona Sherlock

A new member joining the Celtic Woman tour, representing a 'fresh, new stage' for the group.

Mairéad Carlin, Kate Heneghan

Other members of the current Celtic Woman touring group.

Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance

The dance group performing in the theater lobby before the Celtic Woman concert.

Celtic Woman

The world-renowned Irish music ensemble celebrating 21 years and embarking on a 'New Era' tour.

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What they’re saying

“We'll see lots of fan favorites and reimagined arrangements of those, but also some stuff that I think people aren't going to expect, which is very exciting.”

— Muirgen O'Mahony, Soprano, Celtic Woman (app.com)

“There's been a huge resurgence in Ireland and across the world of Irish music, Irish culture and reconnecting to our language and and all of that. I think for us to be ambassadors for that is something that I don't take lightly.”

— Muirgen O'Mahony, Soprano, Celtic Woman (app.com)

“I think we can continue to do that and and to merge it with different styles and explore new avenues and push the boundaries of our artistry while maintaining our truth and and connection to the older ways of doing things. It's something that I am really passionate about and long may it live.”

— Muirgen O'Mahony, Soprano, Celtic Woman (app.com)

The takeaway

Celtic Woman's 'New Era' tour represents the group's ongoing mission to evolve and redefine Irish music for new generations, while still honoring the rich cultural traditions that have made them a global phenomenon for over two decades. Their concerts aim to strike a balance between preserving the essence of Irish heritage and embracing contemporary influences, cementing their status as ambassadors of this vibrant and ever-changing art form.