Irish Airs & Graces | Second Wellington Concert
Mon, 17 Mar
|Whisky & Wood
Due to popular demand, we'll be back at Whisky & Wood on St Patrick's Day itself with our toe-tapping fusion of string quartet and Irish trad music.


Time & Location
17 Mar 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Whisky & Wood, Level 1/60 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
About the event
**Second concert added due to high demand! If you missed out on tickets for our Irish Airs & Graces concert on Friday 14th March, then now is your chance to book and celebrate St Patrick's Day with us!**
This concert is generously supported by L.T. McGuinness.
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with Irish Airs & Graces. Following sell-out performances in Wellington and Auckland, this captivating concert blurs the boundaries between traditional Irish music and contemporary classical sounds.
Featuring the remarkable talents of Irish composer and guitarist Dave Flynn, the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ), and guest traditional Irish musicians, the programme breathes new life into Ireland’s iconic melodies, blending them with the expressive power of the string quartet. The "airs" highlight Ireland's celebrated lyrical tunes, while the "graces" showcase the intricate ornamentation that defines its traditional music. This collaboration beautifully intertwines the timeless and the contemporary, in a toe-tapping tribute to Celtic musical traditions.
Renowned for their artistic versatility, NZSQ thrives in cross-genre collaborations, bringing energy and depth to Flynn’s inspired compositions.
The bar at Whisky & Wood will be open during the concert. Doors will open from 6pm, so make sure to arrive early and grab a drink before the concert starts.
Whisky & Wood is located at Level 1, 60 Cambridge Terrace, above Sweet Axe Throwing. The space is wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility: nzsq@nzsq.org.nz
Dave Flynn's participation in this concert is generously supported by Culture Ireland.