Cara Dillon

We are delighted to welcome back Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland, with her popular annual Christmas show ‘Upon A Winter’s Night’.

Cara and her band will once again capture the magic and mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs ancient and modern providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism. A far cry from ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Santa Baby’, Cara is joined by her wonderful band who weave Celtic and folksy rhythms alongside reverent and atmospheric carols, while Cara holds the darkness at bay with the purity of her voice.

Cara occupies a position at the very top of the folk genre, with a career spanning 30 years. This extraordinary Irish singer has captivated audiences, won many awards, and achieved exceptional acclaim. Mojo magazine describes her as having ‘quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice’.

She remains a towering figure in the Irish folk scene, bewitching audiences and critics with her spellbinding voice. More recently, three of her songs were featured on the hit comedy ‘Derry Girls’. Her seminal 2024 release, ‘Coming Home’, was shortlisted for ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2024 NI Music Prize.

Cara invites us to step away from the noise of the season and rediscover the quiet magic at its heart – an invitation that, for many, has become an essential part of Christmas itself.