A Taste of Ireland: The Irish music and dance sensation comes to Meridian
Published 2:04 pm Monday, January 5, 2026
Meridian residents are invited to an evening of celebration and wit as Irish music and dance productions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, comes to Meridian, Friday, Feb. 20, at the Temple Theater. The production, which beings at 7:30 p.m. includes a roster of international dance champions who explore and expand traditional Irish dance into something modern, electric and ridiculously fun.
A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation combines Irish charm with sensational talents for an unforgettable outing of entertainment. Featuring classics such as “Danny Boy,” “Wild Rover,” and others, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast, transporting audiences through Ireland’s tumultuous history with dances, dramatic scenery, and lighting effects.
A Taste of Ireland offers audiences a look at current, active World Champions at the height of their athletic careers — dancers straight out of competition circuits and major international productions, focused on both preserving tradition and pushing it to its limits. The cast includes headliners Jess Miller (World Championship runner-up, former Lord of the Dance: Feet of the Flames), Callum O’Neill (World Champion, Ceili Dance World Champion, formerly of Riverdance), fiddle player Aisling Sage (member of Biird, supporting act on Ed Sheeran’s tour; formerly of Lord of the Dance), among other world-class Irish dancers and performers.
The show blends cultural traditions with modern flair and plenty of “craic,” creating a performance that captures the essence of Irish culture. It combines storytelling with modern Irish dance, tap, and contemporary dance, while its performers bring Ireland’s stories to life on stage.
Said the show’s producer and director Brent Pace, “This show offers audiences an adventure through the heart and soul of Ireland, where every beat of music and every step of Irish dance shares a captivating journey. Each narrative is interwoven with dramatic lighting, breathtaking visual scenery, and performances that express the depth of these stories, so that audiences can appreciate Ireland’s rich history through movement, music, and dance.” He also notes, “Dance fans will be further thrilled to find that the taps in A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation are not pre-recorded but performed 100% live. Every performance is an exciting feat of excellence.”
For tickets and information visit ATasteofIrelandShow.com.
