Manitoba Live Music Event

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Canada’s Celtic ambassadors! For nearly three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, both near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship. 

One of the most beloved concerts on the seasonal circuit, the Barra MacNeils Christmas shows always feature a highly entertaining brand of traditional seasonal fare mixed with entertaining stories and new musical twists; stamped with their lush harmonies and intricate instrumental stylings. 

Fans can look forward to classic favourites including: Oh Holy Night, Ave Maria, A Christmas in Killarneyand Auld Lang Syne as well as some comedy, seasonal stories, music, singing, dance, and memories that will extend beyond the season and last a lifetime. 

The Barra MacNeils are Kyle (vocals, guitar, violin, mandolin), Lucy (vocals, bodhran, Celtic harp, fiddle, stepdancing), Sheumas (keyboards, piano, bodhran, fiddle, bouzouki, vocals), Stewart (vocals, accordion, tin whistle, flute, bouzouki, guitar, stepdancing), and Boyd (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo, percussion, stepdancing).