Riverdance Meets An Irish Christmas - To Land In NZ In November!

Australian Irish dancing touring company PACE LIVE is bringing all the craic of an Irish Christmas to New Zealand next month with their high-octane Irish dance show, A Celtic Christmas! The cast features Auckland champion Irish dancer Keely O’Grady, who was the 2024 New Zealand & International Rose of Tralee; and Christchurch champion Irish dancer Mitchell O’Hara. These New Zealand locals will perform alongside world-class musicians and exceptional Irish dancers to bring New Zealand audiences the very best in the industry, including world champion dancers from international hit shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. 

The family show brings the craic of an Irish Christmas into a feel-good extravaganza filled with laughs, spectacular singalongs, and the pure joy of the festive season for the whole family to enjoy. This fabulously fun show has recently enjoyed a hit run off-Broadway in 2024, and will tour across the North and South Island of New Zealand throughout November and December 2025, kicking off with a glittering opening night in Auckland.

Expats and lovers of Christmas will love the experience of Christmas in Ireland as they are transported to a land where music and dance embody the beating heart of a good time! The show aims to give audiences a bit of Irish charm and features a company featuring over 15 of the world’s leading Irish performers and musicians. Featuring a powerful mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads and all your favourite carols, A Celtic Christmas combines incredible music with jaw-dropping dance talent in an unforgettable night of storytelling and Irish charm.

Ceili Moore, Producer said "We’re thrilled to bring the magic of an Irish Christmas to New Zealand audiences, fresh from our Off-Broadway season – it’s heartfelt, hilarious and bursting with energy. We’ve brought together some of the finest Irish dancers and musicians in the world – World Champions and cast from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance – and every year, the reaction from audiences blows us away. It’s a festive, high-calibre celebration that has earned standing ovations and rave reviews across the globe.”

Australian Irish dancing duo Ceili Moore and Brent Pace have made a name for themselves on the world stage of Irish dancing over the last few decades, winning world championships and dancing alongside the likes of greats such as Michael Flatley, Riverdance and Gaelforce. With both of them coming from known Irish dancing families in Australia, their union has seen the creation of live entertainment company Pace Live, a uniquely Australian/Irish dance touring company which brings the magic and celebration of Irish dance and culture all over the country and the world. Choreographed and produced by multiple National Champion and star of Gaelforce Dance & Rhythms of Ireland, Brent Pace and World Champion and Lord of the Dance Lead Soloist, Ceili Moore, A Celtic Christmas is the star-studded spectacular you won’t want to miss this Christmas season.

ABOUT PACE LIVE

Pace Live is an entertainment and production company primarily involved in the creation, distribution and marketing of entertainment events, products and services.

Pace Live is quickly becoming one of the best live entertainment promoters in Australasia and beyond. The company began with a passion for performance and creative production, which led to fostering relationships with venues, producers, and performers throughout the world. From humble beginnings touring shows through regional Australian theatres, they now have relationships with more than 150 venues in the Asia Pacific region, the United Kingdom and the United States. Pace Live has cultivated strong connections built through years of working with theatres, festivals, clubs, arts spaces, stadiums and arenas. Their first large-scale show, A Taste of Ireland, toured to sold-out venues across the world.

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