A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation

Next date: Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 07:30 PM

Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production — ‘A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ — touring Australia in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.

Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, and the recent West End cast of Éireann, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings the spirit and energy of modern Ireland to life with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music and dance.

Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well-known songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions, modern fl air, and craic galore to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade.

With a social media following of over 200,000, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland — with a generous helping of more. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that fuses storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap, and contemporary performance to bring Ireland’s stories to life on stage.

With a strictly limited Australian run, see ‘A Taste of Ireland’ in 2026 for limited performances before it takes off around the globe once again. ‘Witness the birth of a nation told through rhythm and beat, with the cry of the Vikings as they were brought to defeat, the rise and fall of the rebellion the show tells the tale, trapped were the Irish, watch them dance from the jail. For the nation fought free from Dundalk to Tralee, they sing and they dance through the night full of glee. For Ireland, there was not a nation quite like her, hold on to your seat, feel Ireland’s passion and fire.’

Please note: A photographer will be present in the foyer before the event. If you prefer not to have your photo taken, please advise the photographer on arrival.

Food Boxes

Make your experience complete and enjoy one of our delicious boxes.

Our boxes are available to pre-order online and limited boxes will be available to purchase pre-show, until sold out. To avoid disappointment, please pre-order.

Trio of Dips Box (serves one) $14
Enjoy house made dips served crudites, tortilla chips.
MECC Charcuterie Box (serves one) $29
A selection of 3 cheeses, cured meats, house made tomato jam, lavosh crackers, house pickled vegetables & fruit.
Dessert Box (serves two) $19
A selection of sweet treats and fruit.

Pre-order cut-off

Boxes only available to pre-order up to 10am the day prior to event. If event is on a weekend pre-orders close at 10am the Friday prior.

Buy at the event

Limited boxes will be available to purchase at the event from the retail café until sold out.

Collection at the event

Boxes will be available for collection 60 minutes prior to event from the ground floor retail café, near the coffee station (closest to Theatre doors 3 & 4). Food can be taken into the Theatre.

Purchase a Food Box

Please note: The food boxes do not cater to individual dietary requirements.

Accessibility

Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre aims to ensure our venues and performances are welcoming and accessible. If you have any questions about access requirements, please contact the Box Office (07) 4961 9777 or visit us in person for more information.

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair seats/spaces are available for all events. These seats/spaces can be ordered online or via the Box Office. All MECC carparks are fully accessible.

Hearing receivers
Hearing receivers are available in the Auditorium and a Hearing Loop is available in the Plenary Halls. To access this equipment, enquire at the Box Office during the event.

Companion cards
Companion card holders are entitled to a complimentary companion ticket to all performances/events, tickets can be ordered online or via the Box Office. The cardholder must provide their Companion Card details when making a booking.

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