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Concert: Songs from Ireland – Holiday Edition

  • Wed 10 Dec 2025
  • 7:30 pm
  • £20.00
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☘️ Hear a mix of beloved Irish and Xmas tunes as Ireland’s premiere a cappella band Ardú debuts their festive show in Manchester!

🎄 A fully amplified evening concert of vocal music to ring in the festive season!

🎙️Join us at The International Anthony Burgess Foundation on December 10th and enjoy original vocal covers of famous Irish tunes, mixed with festive holiday songs from Ireland and the world. Expect to be blown away by the intricate harmonies, funky rhythms and powerful solos from Ardú’s six singers.

🚪 Doors open: 7pm
🎬 Show start: 7:30pm

✨ What can you expect?

  • meet Ardú, for the first time in Manchester!
  • be charmed by the unmatched Xmas vibes
  • experience some of Ardú’s greatest hits
  • hear brand new original arrangements
  • rediscover fantastic covers
  • enjoy incredible vocal harmonies and musical talent

… and much much more!

☘️ New and refreshed, yet familiar as ever, we’ve prepared a show featuring songs from Ireland, including traditional tunes, as well as covers from some of the best known Irish musicians and established songwriters.

🎶 This night of vocal a cappella goodness is simply not to be missed and will leave you feeling good and energised as you get ready to dive into December.

See you there ❤️

🎟️ Tickets: £15 / £20 (+ booking fee)

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