Valentine’s Day at the NCMA: Cleveland Celtic Ensemble
- Dates: February 14, 2026
- Presenting Organization: North Carolina Museum of Art
- Venue: East Building, SECU Auditorium
- Location: West Raleigh
- Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Phone: 919.715.5923
- Times: Sat., 7-9:15pm
- Admission: Tickets $31, Members $28, Students $25
About
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a night of music that stirs the heart and awakens the spirit. The Cleveland Celtic Ensemble brings the timeless beauty of Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany to life with a lush blend of fiddle, harp, pipes, flute, and song. These classically trained artists infuse ancient melodies with modern warmth—creating an intimate candlelight concert that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in tradition.
Enjoy haunting airs, lively jigs, and soulful ballads in the cozy, acoustically perfect SECU Auditorium—where every seat feels close to the music. Whether it’s your first date or your fiftieth, this enchanting evening promises a perfect Valentine’s celebration of love, culture, and connection.
Brian Bigley – Uilleann pipes, Irish flute, whistles, traditional Irish dance. Kristen Bigley – Violin. Ian Crane – Scottish smallpipes, border pipes, vocals and Tiffany Schaefer – Celtic harp, vocals.
