Event calendar

We have 2 regular sessions a week in Mulligans, including our famous traditional Irish Session on Sunday evening  (from 19.00), mainly tunes, and a more open style Session on Wednesday night, (from 20.00), with various songs & tunes, including Celtic, Folk, Pop, Bluegrass, Americana etc. from our regular musicians and some surprising guests !     

 We have gigs on weekend-nights: Mainly traditional Irish, but also traditional Scottish, folk, pop, bluegrass,  Americana and more. From ± 21.00- 00.00

We might start gigs on Thursday nights after a while: These would be mainly duo's or solo's, sometimes singer/songwriters..

Check the event calendar below....!

Sunday Session

Tóchar (Fran Barrett and Kai Dudley) play thoughtful arrangements of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes on fiddle and guitar.

Tóchar (Fran Barrett and Kai Dudley) play thoughtful arrangements of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes on fiddle and guitar.

Beginner Session

Bluegrass Cash deliver a magnificent set of Johnny Cash’s repertoire, reimagined with a fresh Bluegrass twist. Expect purely Bluegrass instruments, including the banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, double bass, and rich polyphonic singing.

Crossdressing bluegrass band from Amsterdam. With their brightly coloured floral dresses and cheerful-sounding songs, they leave the audience with a sense of joy, but also confusion! Songs about alcoholism, drug addiction, in short, life; all with a bluegrass soundtrack!

Come along at 19:30 and join our Irish Set Dance Ceili at Mulligans Irish Music Bar, Amsterdam! Everyone is welcome! For further details, please get in touch via our website or in the bar.

Event Calendar

Date

Event

Description
January 2025
17/01/2025TócharTóchar play thoughtful arrangements of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes on fiddle and guitar. Fran Barrett and Kai Dudley, who met on London’s vibrant session scene, stage intimate and lively dialogues between their instruments, treating guitar and fiddle as musical equals.
18/01/2025TócharTóchar play thoughtful arrangements of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes on fiddle and guitar. Fran Barrett and Kai Dudley, who met on London’s vibrant session scene, stage intimate and lively dialogues between their instruments, treating guitar and fiddle as musical equals.
20/01/2025Beginner SessionEdition #7 of our Beginner Session, hosted by Mulligans and Fiachra Meek.
24/01/2025Bluegrass CashBluegrass Cash will deliver a magnificent set of Johnny Cash’s repertoire, reimagined with a fresh Bluegrass twist. Expect purely Bluegrass instruments, including the banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, double bass, and rich polyphonic singing.
25/01/2025Freddy & The Scabies SistersCrossdressing bluegrass band from Amsterdam. Known for their energetic performances and unique style, often performing in flower dresses and incorporating themes of gender confusion into their shows. The band blends elements of American and Dutch culture, creating a distinctive and lively musical experience.
30/01/2025Bermuda County CouncilBermuda County Council is a talented musical duo that captivates audiences with their unique sound and versatility. This band was formed by David and Ryan, two musicians who are known for their ability to switch between calm, atmospheric music and unbridled energetic hits at the flick of a switch.
31/01/2025Bermuda County Council

Their sound is diverse, incorporating elements of pop, rock, soul, and folk to create a sound that is truly their own. Drop in to Mulligans and experience the incredible sound of Bermuda County Bermuda County CouncilCouncil for yourself. Check out their Instagram & Facebook socials here.

Feburary 2025
01/02/2025Caolán McLaughlinAll the way from Derry, Caolán is a multi instrumentalist with over 20 years experience as a professional musician. Focusing mainly on the piano, keys, hammond & guitar, Caolán is a session member, band member, solo entertainer, music workshop facilitator, tutor, & music technology enthusiast. He has played at the Deventer Irish festival solo and also as part of The Shannons. 
07/02/2025Patrick's Holm

Collectively known as “Patrick’s Holm” the group is made up of the following group of musicians: Maurice Egan (accordion player), Alan Byrne (banjo) and Paul Kelly (guitar / singer).

08/02/2025Patrick's HolmCollectively known as “Patrick’s Holm” the group is made up of the following group of musicians: Maurice Egan (accordion player), Alan Byrne (banjo) and Paul Kelly (guitar / singer).
09/02/2025Session - Led by Patrick's HolmOur super Sunday Session - Led by Patrick's Holm
10/02/2025Irish Set Dance CeiliAnother instalment of our Irish Set Dance Ceili, hosted by Koosje Schouten. Come along, have fun, and immerse yourself in the joy of learning this historic dance! Starts at 19:30.
13/02/20252 FrontiersSjoerd van Raven (banjo / guitar / vocals) and Gregory Mulkern (Banjo / vocals) bring together driving low-heel rhythms with the sounds of wandering strangers, an ancient thunder heard only at the crossroads of our past and the unknown. A night of Western and Americana.
14/02/2025Victor, Sjoerd & JimmyValentine's night special with local trio Victor Lacken (Guitar / Vocals), Sjoerd van Raven (Banjo / Vocals) & jimmy Ellis (Fiddle) with the finest mix of Celtic ballads and tunes mixed with folk-songs.
15/02/2025Loes van Schaijk & Honza BartošekDutch singer/guitarist Loes van Schaijk ("Lucy") and Czech singer/fiddler Honza Bartošek (“Johnny”) are not your typical “girl-with-guitar, boy-with-fiddle duo.” Honza’s groovy fiddle playing, Loes’s impeccable phrasing, and their two powerful and flexible voices reveal progressive bluegrass, Irish and Scottish trad, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Fleetwood Mac as their main influences—with a splash of jazz added to the mix. Check out their website here
20/02/2025Martyn Travis & Peter Curran

We are looking forward to welcome back a regular to Mulligans Irish Music Bar: Martyn Travis. Martyn will be joined on stage by Peter Curren on bass.

21/02/2025Martyn Travis & Peter CurranWe are looking forward to welcome back a regular to Mulligans Irish Music Bar: Martyn Travis. Martyn will be joined on stage by Peter Curren on bass.
22/02/2025Boxin' The VoxBoxin' The Vox is the Irish folk sensation from the lowlands of Holland featuring David Plasmeijer (banjo, lute) and Anne-Lotte Paymans (guitar).
28/02/2025Trio Walters Favrau PincTrio of fine musicians from Brittany playing a wonderful mix of Irish & Scottish music. 

Sam Walters- Fiddle
Brewen Favrau- Uilleann & Smallpipes
Arthur Pinc- Guitar
March 2025
01/03/2025Trio Walters Favrau PincSam Walters- Fiddle
Brewen Favrau- Uilleann & Smallpipes
Arthur Pinc- Guitar

Check them out here
02/03/2025Session - Led by Trio Walters Favrau PincOur Super Sunday Session led by Trio Walters Favrau Pinc
07/03/2025Fiachra MeekLocal multi-instrumentalist Fiachra Meek will deliver a solo performance featuring guitar, whistles, and ballads.
08/03/2025Donal O'Brien, DeOra CeolDonal O'Brien, DeOra Ceol
09/03/2025Sunday Session led by DeOra CeolSunday Session led by Donal O'Brien, DeOra Ceol
10/03/2025Irish Set Dance CeiliOur monthly Irish Set Dance Ceili, hosted by Koosje Schouten. Come along, have fun, and immerse yourself in the joy of learning this historic dance! Starts at 19:30.
13/03/2025Fiachra Meek & Alannah ThornburghKicking off our St. Patrick's Day weekend extravaganza with Fiachra & Allannah
14/03/2025Fiachra Meek & Alannah Thornburgh

Fiachra Meek is a highly skilled musician, renowned for his expertise on the Uilleann pipes and low whistle. 

Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland with a focus on traditional Irish harp.

15/03/2025Niall McGuiganPart of our St. Patrick's Day weekend of music with the super talented Monaghan man Niall McGuigan
16/03/2025Donall Donelly & GuestsSpecial Sunday before St. Patrick's Day is superb lineup of Donall Donnelly & Guests
17/03/2025St. Patricks DaySt. Patrick's Day itself kicks off with Donall Donnelly & Guests @ 15.00. More acts to be added...
21/03/2025

Job Alone & Friends

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22/03/2025Andy "Petty Kingdom" SoloAndy is one half of Netherlands-based duo Petty Kingdom.
Playing a lively mix of folk, American country, blues, rock 'n' roll and everything in between.
28/03/2025Magpie MarketExciting local Dutch trio - Merel, Johannes and Una. Expect pop, folk, and Americana gems from the 60s and 70s, accompanying themselves with guitars and mandolin.
29/03/2025Ben ReelArmagh’s Ben Reel is a versatile singer-songwriter, performer and producer whose music seamlessly fuses rock, Americana, alt-folk, blues, alt-country, and gospel.