Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, and the recent West End cast of Éireann, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings the spirit and energy of modern Ireland to life with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music and dance.

Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well-known songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions, modern flai and craic galore to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade.



Wherever audiences come from, the show finds them. For those who have travelled to Ireland it is a view that reaches back across the Atlantic. For those whose parents or grandparents carried a few songs and stories with them, it is a heritage felt, not described. And for those who have never thought of themselves as Irish at all, it is the kind of night that leaves them feeling as though there has been a little Irish in them all along.

A Taste of Ireland is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland, with a generous helping of more, and having gathered a social following of over 400,000 and growing, it has, and continues to, win over audiences across the globe.

With a strictly limited US run, see A Taste of Ireland in 2027 before it takes off around the globe once again. Find a seat, bring a loved one, and for two hours, lose yourself in A Taste of Ireland.

**Please note: musical instruments are subject to change from performance to performance.

For more visit: https://atasteofirelandshow.com

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The Champaign Park District is proud to welcome Big Grove Tavern to the historic Virginia Theatre for bar service.

Located just two blocks from the Virginia in the heart of downtown Champaign, Big Grove Tavern has been providing upscale casual American classics, elevated dishes with a Latin flair, and a legendary Sunday brunch menu since 2012. Big Grove also offers an extensive bar menu of craft cocktails, regional draft beers, and curated wines to loyal locals and curious visitors to C/U alike

Big Grove Tavern brings its regional expertise and a commitment to inclusivity, seamless service, and unmatched quality to every experience. At the Virginia, you’ll find their servers in the theatre’s lobby both before the show and during intermission (when included), offering a special selection of wine, local beer, and the occasional custom-themed cocktail!

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PLEASE NOTE: The Virginia Theatre is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theatre cannot always provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

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