SHOW INFORMATION
The 2026 Intercollegiate Irish Dance Festival will take place Saturday, December 5 at the Dixon Center and Nerney Pavilion on the Villanova University Cabrini Campus.
Schedule
9 a.m.: Doors open to participating teams
9:30 a.m.: Doors open to public
10 a.m.: Morning competition starts (4Hand, 8Hand, Intermediate Treble Reel, Advanced Treble Reel)
12:30 p.m.: Lunch (lunch provided for dancers)
2 p.m.: Morning competition awards
3:30 p.m.: Fun numbers begin
McDade Cara will perform following Fun Numbers and afternoon awards will begin as soon as they’re ready.
Participating Groups
2026 Participants will be listed soon!
Past participants have included:
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Iona University
Loyola University
Northeastern University
Penn State University
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Joseph's University
Temple University
University of Connecticut
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of Vermont
West Chester University
Event Entry & Ticket Information
Tickets are now on sale! There are no physical tickets for this year's festival.
There will be a list at the door of all those who pre-purchased tickets & quantities. You may also show your confirmation email at the door.
There will be tickets available for purchase at the door via the same ticket purchasing site or via Venmo.
Student Performing Arts
Ground Floor, St. Mary's Hall
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TICKETS
Tickets will be available beginning Friday, Oct. 16, and should be purchased online in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available on the day of the event. All tickets are valid for the full day of events, including the Grand Irish Show.
PARKING
Parking will be available in the C-1 parking lot adjacent to the Dixon Center and Nerney Pavilion.