Austin-Area Celtic Organizations

Austin Friends of Traditional Music
Non-profit, membership-supported and -operated organization dedicated to encouraging the performance, appreciation, preservation, and sharing of all genres of traditional / folk / ethnic / international music and dance. From Old-Time, Celtic, Bluegrass, and traditional Jazz to Latin American, Zydeco, Cajun, and Gospel, AFTM has provided the Austin community with a sampling of musical and dance expressions from folk cultures the world over.

Austin International Folk Dancers
Folk dances from all over the world.

Austin Scottish Country Dancers
The Scottish Country Dance Alliance is a non-profit promoting the fun and spontaneity of Scottish dancing - country dance and ceilidh dance. Meets Sundays at Quicksilver Studio on Polaris (off Burnett Road, one block south of 183) from 7pm to 9pm. Watch out for regular events for the opportunity to join in the dance!!)
Contact: Anne Marshall (acmars@earthlink.net), Una Taylor (unaandsandy@austin.rr.com), Elizabeth Chennault (scotland1745@sbcglobal.net), or Arthur McLean (arthurmcl@yahoo.com)
Phone: 512.263.9574

Austin Songwriters
Non-profit organization dedicated to educating and developing aspiring songwriters.

Austin Uilleann Pipers
Non-profit organization dedicated to educating and developing aspiring songwriters.

Bastrop County Celtic Association
1 pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month between Feb. 6 and May 1 at the La Cabana Restaurant at 719 Hwy 71 W near Smithville.

Celtic Storm Radio
Celtic Storm airs every Monday from 9am to 11am on KOOP Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas Tune in to hear the best in traditional and not so traditional Celtic Music.

Folkways
Weekly radio program on KUT 90.5 FM Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm. This is one of Austin's most popular and longest-running live music shows and can be heard over the Web. Every three weeks, it is hosted by the ACA's very own Scottish songwriter, Ed Miller.

Gaelic League of Austin
Conradh na Gaeilge was established for the preservation of Irish culture and the promotion of Irish as a spoken, everyday language. Founded in Ireland in 1893, the Gaelic League, based in Dublin, continues its work today through local branches in Éire and around the world.

Irish Dance Center
Classes in all the basic techniques of traditional Irish Step dancing, including reels, jigs, hornpipes, and all other forms of traditional competitive Irish dance, for adults and children over age 4. Advanced classes experiment with complex rhythms and are eligible for invitation to the Irish Dance Company. Competition at Feiseanna is encouraged for students at all levels, but is not required.

St. Brendan's Celtic Christian Community
That is exactly what we’re forming here-a community, a fellowship, a gathering of brothers and sisters who walk together with God, worship together to God, and who wonder together at God. We’re about people - people helping people draw closer to God through worship, a strong daily prayer life, fellowship, and support. We are not about institution, rigid hierarchy, or "church first, then Christ." We are here to help people draw closer to God and to His creation. If this is what you are seeking, then come join us for Mass and a time of community fellowship afterward.

St. Aiden's Celtic Christian Church
Revives the original Celtic Christian faith in South Central Texas.

Texas Highlanders
Wha's like us? Gie Few! And they're a'deid! The Texas Highlanders are a new group in Austin, promoting the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of the Scottish in Central Texas. Austin's premiere Scottish organization.

Things Celtic
The Texas store for unique gifts from Celtic countries. Located in the heart of downtown Austin at 911 North Lamar. If you are looking for anything Celtic, head over to Things Celtic.