The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum will host two standout performances this fall as part of its ongoing Traditional Music Series, bringing world-class folk artists to the historic stage once known as “Lyceum Hall.”
Canadian Folk Music Award winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira will kick off the fall lineup on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The dynamic fiddle and cello duo earned the 2024 Traditional Album of the Year award and are known for fusing traditional and contemporary styles into soulful performances. Their shows weave together lively tunes and step-dancing with music from Scotland, Ireland, North America and Scandinavia.
The series continues Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. with the legendary Critton Hollow String Band, which has been performing American folk music since 1975. The group delights audiences worldwide with spirited ballads, toe-tapping instrumentals and rich three-part harmonies, using fiddle, hammer dulcimer, banjo and guitar.
Both concerts take place at The Lyceum, located at 201 S. Washington St. in Alexandria. Tickets for the September show are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. October tickets are $28 for adults and $10 for youth. A cash and credit bar will be available at both events.
Traditional Music Series
2025 Concerts
- Tuesday, December 16 – John Doyle and Mick McAuley: An Irish Christmas, 7:30, tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/Doyle-McAuley
- Friday, November 2 – House of Hamill, 7:30 p.m., tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/houseofhamill
- Friday, October 10 – Critton Hollow String Banding Band, 7:30 p.m., tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/CrittonHollow
- Friday, September 12 – Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, 7:30 p.m., tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/jocelynandellen
The concerts are co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the North American Morris Dance Organization.
More information about the Traditional Music Series is available at traditionalmusicseries.org or alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the city’s history through eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Additional information is available at alexandriava.gov/Historic.
