A Reimagined Festival of Nations Returns in 2026;  International Festival of Minnesota (IFest-MN)

Scheduled for April 10 and 11 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, IFest-MN gathers over 70 nations and ethnic communities to share food, music, art, dance, traditions, and cultural demonstrations. With an expected 25,000 attendees, including 7,000 youth, IFest offers a hands-on, heart-opening experience that fosters understanding across generations and provides a deeper understanding of each other’s heritage.

Tickets:  Adults $21 + fees (if ordered in advance)

Children 8 – 14 $10 + fees (if ordered in advance)

Children 7 and under – free

Tickets are available at the door without TicketMaster fees.

These members of our community will be performing during the festival:

• Laura Mackenzie will be playing on the Atrium Stage as “Scottish” on Friday at 11:30am and 2:30pm and at 1pm on the Bazaar Stage, then on Saturday at 11am and 2:30pm on the Bazaar Stage.

• Renee Vaughan from the group The McNordiques will be playing on the Atrium Stage as “Icelandic/Swedish” on Friday at 1:30pm and 3:30pm and at Noon on the Bazaar Stage, then on Saturday at 10am and 2pm on the Bazaar Stage.

• Rúpálaí will be playing on the Atrium Stage on Friday at 5pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm, then on Saturday at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm.

• Teens from O’Shea Irish Dance will be performing on the World Stage in the 11am-Noon time slot (probably close to around 11:45am).

• A collaborative effort – adult dancers from Ardagh Suas, Loma Mor Irish Dance Club, Rince na Chroi, Mooncoin Irish Dancers, O’Shea Irish Dance, Greenfire Irish Dancers, Mactir, and Northstar are joining Knocknagow Irish Dancers on the World Stage – performing in the 6-7pm slot (probably close to 6:45pm) on Saturday.

• Finally, the World Stage is hosting an Irish Céilí as its finale at 7:45pm on Saturday. Justin O’Carrick is calling and the Twin Cities Ceili Band is playing.