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Birthday Week · Comhaltas Launch

Thu 29 Oct • From 7:00 PM · The Snug & Public Bar

Comhaltas Weekly Traditional Irish Music Session Launch

Launching our brand-new weekly live session from some of Birmingham’s most talented pipe, fiddle, bodhrán, and box players in conjunction with Irish cultural organisation Comhaltas — featuring former Comhaltas president Vince Jordan alongside Patsy Maloney. (From 7pm, free admission)

Free Admission • Live Trad Session
Comhaltas Weekly Traditional Irish Music Session Launch
Thu 29 Oct • From 7:00 PM · The Snug & Public Bar

Grade II Listed 1901 Terracotta Public House · Corner of Bradford & Rea Street, Digbeth.

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About the Night & Running Order

The reputation of The Anchor Digbeth as a renowned traditional Irish music venue enters a new chapter on Thursday 29th October with the official launch of our weekly live session in conjunction with Comhaltas.

Bringing together some of Birmingham’s most talented uilleann pipe, fiddle, bodhrán, and button accordion (‘box’) players, this brand-new Thursday night fixture celebrates the living musical heritage of the Birmingham Irish Quarter.

Our inaugural anniversary session launches from 7:00 PM with free admission and will feature Vince Jordan, former president of Comhaltas, playing alongside renowned traditional musician Patsy Maloney.

Vince Jordan & Patsy Maloney

Inaugural Guests

Former Comhaltas president Vince Jordan joins acclaimed traditional player Patsy Maloney to lead our opening night circle.

In Conjunction with Comhaltas

Irish Culture

Hosted in partnership with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, championing traditional Irish music, song, and community in Birmingham.

Pipes, Fiddle, Bodhrán & Box

Acoustic Session

Unamplified acoustic reels, jigs, hornpipes, and slow airs played around the table in true traditional session style.

Every Thursday From 7:00 PM

Free Admission

Free entry for all listeners and visiting traditional instrumentalists — grab a pint of stout and a crusty cob at the bar.

Inaugural Session · Vince Jordan & Patsy Maloney (Comhaltas)
Played in the round without stages or amplification, our new weekly Thursday Comhaltas session keeps the centuries-old tradition of Birmingham’s Irish Quarter alive right in the heart of Digbeth.
Thursday 29 October · From 7:00 PM · Free Admission
“Walk-ins are always warmly welcomed at the bar. For groups of 6 or more wishing to reserve seating in The Snug, The Galway Room, or the Beer Garden, simply RSVP below or ring the bar directly.”
House Policy · 18+ After 9:00 PM · Six Rotating Cask Lines · Dogs Welcome
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