A Celtic Christmas

Jane Quinn • September 10, 2025

A Celtic Christmas




Pace Live an Australian Irish dance company are bringing their hit show, A Celtic Christmas to New Zealand this November and December, touring nationally with 20 dates across the North & South Island.

The tour is going to kick off with a glittering red carpet opening in Auckland on Sunday 16th November at the Bruce Mason Centre.

Billed as a ‘must see Christmas event’, the cast features Auckland champion Irish dancer Keely O’Grady, who was the 2024 New Zealand & International Rose of Tralee; and Wellington world champion Irish dancer Mitchell O’Hara. These New Zealand locals will perform alongside world-class musicians and exceptional Irish dancers to bring New Zealand audiences the very best in the industry, including dancers from international shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. The family show brings the heart-warming spirit of an Irish Christmas into a feel-good extravaganza filled with laughter, and all the fun of the festive season for the whole family to enjoy.

SHOW DETAILS:

• Tickets on Sale Date: Now available

• Season Dates: November 10th, 2025 – December 9th, 2025

• Auckland Opening Night: Sunday 16th November, 2025

• Auckland Opening Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/a-celtic-christmas

• Red Carpet at 6.30 pm, show starts at 7.30 pm


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