Stockton University to Host Acclaimed Irish Band Altan

The traditional Irish group will perform at the Performing Arts Center on March 15 ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Stockton University Performing Arts Center is welcoming the renowned traditional Irish band Altan for a concert on Sunday, March 15, as part of the lead-up to St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Altan, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will take the stage at 2 p.m. with its founding members and latest addition, fiddler and singer Clare Friel.

Why it matters

The performance is part of a surge of Irish music acts coming to the area around St. Patrick's Day, reflecting the enduring popularity of traditional Irish culture and music. Altan has built a reputation as one of the most acclaimed Irish traditional bands, having been the first signed to a major label and selling over a million records worldwide.

The details

Tickets for the Altan concert range from $12 for Stockton students to $42 for the general public, with discounts available for seniors, military, alumni, faculty, staff, and groups. The band is known for its skilled musicianship, with founding members like lead singer and fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, as well as longtime collaborators like accordion player Martin Tourish and the newest addition, fiddler and singer Clare Friel.

  • The Altan concert will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.
  • St. Patrick's Day is on March 17, 2026.

The players

Altan

An acclaimed traditional Irish band celebrating its 40th anniversary, known for its skilled musicianship and for being the first Irish traditional band signed to a major record label.

Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh

The founding lead singer and fiddler of Altan.

Clare Friel

The newest addition to Altan's lineup, a young fiddler and singer steeped in the Donegal tradition.

Stockton University Performing Arts Center

The venue hosting the Altan concert as part of the lead-up to St. Patrick's Day in the area.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Altan concert at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on March 15 are on sale now.

The takeaway

The Altan concert at Stockton University is a chance for the community to experience the enduring appeal of traditional Irish music performed by one of the genre's most acclaimed and long-running acts.