Dropkick Murphys and Pogues to headline Boston festival

The Seisiún Irish Festival is set to take place at Suffolk Downs in Boston on September 6-7. The festival will feature famous bands Dropkick Murphys and The Pogues as headliners. This event is the brainchild of Joe Killian and Liam Lynch, who previously launched NYC’s Fleadh Festival nearly 30 years ago. They are partnering with The Bowery Presents to bring the Seisiún festival to life. The Pogues will perform with original members, a tribute to their late frontman Shane McGowan, who passed away in 2023. The band expressed excitement about returning to Boston. They hope to celebrate their music and memories with fans old and new. Special guest artists will also join them on stage, including Lisa O’Neill and John Francis Flynn. Other performers scheduled to appear at the festival include The Hold Steady, The Waterboys, and The Rumjacks. More artists are expected to be announced soon. Lynch emphasized the festival’s aim to celebrate Irish culture and music, noting a recent revival of interest in the genre. He hopes the festival will create a sense of community and joy among attendees. Tickets for Seisiún will go on sale to the public on Friday at 10 a.m. ET through AXS.com. For more details, visit the official festival website.