North American Irish Dance Championships 2022-2026: Scheduled Locations
An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG)—the global governing body for competitive Irish dancing—announces North American Championship locations years in advance. As of the latest published schedule:
Confirmed Championships
| Year | Edition | Location | Dates | Status |
|---|
| 2022 | 109th | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Feb 24-27, 2022 | Completed |
| 2023 | 110th | Nashville, Tennessee, USA | Apr 20-23, 2023 | Completed |
| 2024 | 111th | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Jul 3-7, 2024 | Confirmed |
| 2025 | 112th | Chicago, Illinois, USA | TBD (typically June/July) | Announced |
| 2026 | 113th | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | TBD (typically June/July) | Tentative |
Key Notes
- Rotation pattern: Alternates Canada/USA; rotates among East, Central, West regions
- Venue: Large convention centers (Toronto Metro CC, Gaylord Opryland, Palais des Congrès, McCormick Place, Las Vegas Convention Center)
- Qualification: Dancers qualify via regional Oireachtasi (Mid-America, Mid-Atlantic, Eastern Canada, Western US, etc.)
- Age groups: U8 through Senior Ladies/Men (18+), plus adult/ceili categories
- Scale: 1,500-2,500 competitors; 5,000+ attendees including families, teachers, vendors
Staying Updated
For definitive, real-time information:
- Official CLRG website: clrg.ie → "Championships" → "North American Championships"
- IDTANA (Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America): idtana.org
- Regional teachers' associations (MIDA, MID-ATLANTIC, WEST, EASTERN CANADA)
- Feis management platforms (FeisWeb, eFeis, QuickFeis) for registration deadlines
Dates/venues subject to change; verify with official sources before making travel arrangements.
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