Solas 30th Anniversary Concert
40th Anniversary Legacy Series
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Sony Hall – 235 West 46th Street, Manhattan
Doors: 6 PM | Show: 8 PM
Tickets: $42.50 – Standing | $56.50 – GA Seated | $69.50 – VIP Seated
WMI Member Ticket Price: $34 – Standing | $45.20 – GA Seated | $55.60 – VIP Seated
Co-Presented with Sony Hall
Solas is turning 30! Established in 1995 in NYC, the supergroup (named for the Irish word for “light”) quickly garnered acclaim for transforming Celtic music by weaving together traditional Irish melodies with elements of folk, bluegrass, and contemporary genres. The group has received high praise from The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and the Wall Street Journal, which declared them “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness.” With twelve critically acclaimed albums and a reputation for dynamic live performances, Solas has set new standards for musicianship, repertoire, and intensity. Their unique blend of respect for Irish musical traditions with adventurous melodies and instrumentation has made them a cornerstone of the genre. WMI is proud to have presented Solas twice over our 40 years: in 1996 with Altan at The Town Hall and in 1998 at Symphony Space.
For this event, founding Solas members Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, and John Williams will be joined on stage by Alan Murray and renowned multi-instrumentalist/vocal polyglot, Moira Smiley! Audiences can look forward to an unforgettable musical journey as the band showcases its signature sound while continuing to innovate and inspire.
Seamus Egan – flute, tenor banjo, nylon guitar, whistles, mandolin
Winifred Horan – fiddle
Moira Smiley – vocals, banjo, keyboard, body percussion
John Williams – button accordion, concertina
Alan Murray – guitar
The 40th Anniversary Legacy Series features artists who have played an integral role in the 40-year history of World Music Institute, have been frequently presented by WMI throughout the years, and have significantly contributed to the organization’s standing in New York’s cultural landscape.