The Celtic Kitchen Party


"...when a band titles itself something as definitive and iconic as The Celtic Kitchen Party, the feeling that you’re looking for is right there in the name, and it’s a testament to this crew that this is exactly what they deliver: a rousing good time that’s as infectious as it is endlessly fun..."

BYTOWN SOUND

Last Call


Lobster Tail and Beer


Sociable!


also available on all digital platforms

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CONJURE UP THAT DOWN HOME FEELING

Whether it be the storytelling and traditional nature of the Irish Rovers, or the energy and boisterousness of Great Big Sea, or the irreverence and chaos of The Pogues - one thing is certain - you're in for a good time with The Celtic Kitchen Party. While about half of the band’s setlist are traditional songs and covers — they’re known for adding a “Celtified” twist to popular and classic rock songs — the other half will be their own material, drawn from the band’s three records: Last Call, Lobster Tail and Beer, and Sociable!

Boasting a diversity of talent The Celtic Kitchen Party play a mix of traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish tunes as well as the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock! The name conjures up that down homer feeling where all your relatives and neighbors drop in for a traditional kitchen party, bringing a lively high energy performance to any venue for a night you and your guests are sure to remember.

All of the lads' energy and experience has culminated in three studio albums available in CD and DIGITAL through the band, and on all major platforms. These albums continue to be seated somewhere between original upbeat party tunes and beautiful storytelling to creative re-imaginings of traditional favourites.

So? What are you waiting for? Set your event apart - be prepared to dance and sing along to some of the best party music ever made. Period.

Welcome to The Celtic Kitchen Party!

"...The Celtic Kitchen Party come exactly as advertised. A boisterous blend of traditional tunes and original compositions [which] highlight the band’s devotion to good times..."

CELTIC LIFE INTERNATIONAL

SHOWS

20
JUN

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

  • 200 Ontario St
  • 9pm, Friday VA, FL
25
JUN

CansPEP conference and Tourism Kingston, Fort Henry Great Hall

  • Kingston ON
  • 6-730pm, Wednesday VA, SK, AN
25
JUN

Private Graduation Event, Musikki Courtyard

  • Kingston ON
  • 8-11pm, Wednesday VA, FL, DA


05
JUL

Private Retirement Party

  • Kingston ON
  • 530-700pm, Saturday VA, SK
05
JUL

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

  • 200 Ontario St
  • 900pm, Saturday VA, FL, DA
09
JUL

East Coast Kitchen Party w/ Shane Guse @ Rolling Grape Winery

  • Bailleboro ON
  • 7-9pm, Wednesday
  • VA, GU
Tickets going on sale very soon, so make sure to reach out to venue early - - You don't want to miss this event. Shane Guse [The Western Swing Authority] rocks the fiddle with Andrew Vanhorn [The Celtic Kitchen Party] on guitar - - Sociable!!
13
JUL

Private Event, 60th Anniversary Party, Kingston ON

  • King St.
  • 1-4pm, SundayVA, CH, AN, DA
18
JUL

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

02
AUG

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

07
AUG

Constitution Square, Ottawa ON

  • 350-360 Albert St #340
  • 1130-130pm, Thursday VA, FL, DA
07
AUG

The Mill Tavern, Ottawa ON

  • 5544 Manotick Main St
  • 8-11pm, Thursday VA, FL, DA
15
AUG

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

  • 200 Ontario St
  • 9pm, Friday VA, FL
24
AUG

Kingston Senior Centre - Portsmouth District Community BBQ

  • 56 Francis St, Kingston ON
  • 12-2pm, Sunday VA
05
SEP

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

  • 200 Ontario St
  • 9pm, Friday VA, FL
10
SEP

Spearhead Brewing Co, Kingston ON

  • 675 Development Drive
  • 7-10pm, Wednesday VA, FL, SK, BE, DA, CR
12
SEP

"Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" @ The Cove Inn, Westport ON

  • 2 Bedford St
  • 7-10pm, Friday
  • VA, FL, SK, BE, DA, CR
Tickets will take the form of reservations, so make sure to reach out to venue early - - You don't want to miss this event. Last year on St. Patrick's the place was hopping and We are excited to mark our return - - Sociable!!
13
SEP

"Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" @ Stirling Festival Theatre, Stirling ON

  • 41 West Front Street
  • 8pm, Saturday
  • VA, FL, SK, BE, DA, CR
Tickets available now!! You don't want to miss this annual event as we mark our return to this wonderful venue! - - Sociable!!

"There are only two kinds of people in the world. The Irish and those who wish they were."
Irish Saying

19
SEP

"Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" @ The Spire, Kingston ON

  • 82 Sydenham St
  • 730pm, Friday
  • VA, SK, FL, BE, DA, CR
Tickets available now!!

The Seniors Association Kingston Region & Spearhead Brewing Co. Presents HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY with The Celtic Kitchen Party!

With VERY SPECIAL GUESTS:
Kingston Capital Men’s Chorus and McGrath School of Irish Dance

"There are only two kinds of people in the world. The Irish and those who wish they were."
Irish Saying

Your favourite hometown Celtic band are proud to mark their debut at The Spire presenting an evening of Celtic music with a smattering of their originals and with THE RIGHT DASH OF CERTIFIABLY CELTIFIED POP AND CLASSIC ROCK - - Sociable!!
20
SEP

"Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" @ St. John's Presbyterian Church, Kingston ON

  • 2360 Middle Road
  • 7pm, Saturday
  • VA, SK, FL, DA
Physical tickets are available now by phoning Gail Collett 613.542.0997 - It's a beautiful venue and you don't want to miss their annual music program. - - Sociable!!
04
OCT

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

01
NOV

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

07
NOV

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

06
DEC

Tir Nan 'Og Irish Pub, Kingston ON

12
DEC

Museum of Lennox & Addington, Napanee ON

  • 97 Thomas St
  • 900pm, Saturday VA, FL, SK
13
DEC

Christmas Show @ Marsh Street Theatre, Clarksburg ON

  • 187 Marsh St.
  • 8pm, Saturday
  • VA, FL, SK, DA, CR
Tickets will be available closer to event date - It's a beautiful venue and you don't want to miss their annual music program. - - Sociable!!

Welcome to the Marsh Street Centre! For over 90 years MSC has been the cultural heart of the community. The Marsh Street Community Centre is dedicated to the enrichment of the community's cultural life by providing space suitable for a wide variety of gatherings for people of all ages and backgrounds.
17
DEC

**Spearhead Brewing Company, Christmas Party

  • 675 Development Drive, Kingston ON
  • 7-10pm, Wednesday VA, SK, FL
19
DEC

One Celtic Christmas, RCHA Club

  • 193 Ontario St, Kingston ON
  • 8-11pm, Friday
  • VA, SK, FL, DA, CR
Move quickly and get your tickets early - We are excited to mark our return to this wonderful venue - - Sociable!! - - AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!
31
DEC

**Renaissance Club - NYE Hogmanay

  • 285 Queen St, Kingston ON
  • 730pm, Wednesday
  • VA, SK, FL, **BE, DA, CR, **JA
**EVERY YEAR HAS BEEN SOLD OUT** We are excited to mark our return to this wonderful venue and Hogmanay NYE- - Sociable!!


2026


17
JAN

WHISKY TASTING, Kingston Police Pipe Band Association

  • RMC Officer's Mess, Kingston ON
  • 9pm, Saturday VA, FL, SK, DA
24
JAN

ROBBIE BURNS DINNER (Fundraiser for SD&G Pipes/Drums), Legion

  • 415 Second St. Cornwall ON
  • 8-11pm, Saturday
  • VA, FL, SK, DA, CR
Move quickly and get your tickets early - available soon (last year sold out) We are excited to mark our debut to this wonderful annual event - - Sociable!! - -
17
MAR

ST. PATRICK'S DAY @ The Cove Inn

  • 2 Bedford Street, Westport ON
  • 5-9pm, Tuesday
  • VA, FL, SK, BE, DA, CR

The full "big show" band returns to the stage for St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the wonderful Cove Inn for this high-energy show with all your favourite facepunching, powerhouse, get-your-body-moving, hits!

"There are only two kinds of people in the world. The Irish and those who wish they were."
Irish Saying


Want to book a private gig? Get the grill warmed up and the beers on ice. Renting a venue? We'll bring the sound! GET IN TOUCH NOW and secure your date.

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DID YOU KNOW?

CKP plays WEDDINGS & CORPORATE EVENTS! We have played just about everything from Canadian Forces Bases and Defence Trade Shows to Teachers Unions and Nursing Conventions - We have performed at numerous wedding receptions in a variety of settings from beautiful historic locations to rustic barns and outdoors under a tent. We have also provided music for the ceremony, both classical and contemporary. Cocktails? During Dinner? No stress - We've done it all. Whether it be double violin, cello, flute or bagpipes - Whether you require a duo, trio or the full rockin' band - We have numerous musicians available to suit your needs. So if you're planning that special wedding day, or looking to provide some entertainment to convention guests, we ask that you consider booking The Celtic Kitchen Party. We work with you to make the best package and sound to compliment your event. Please inquire further. We've done this before and you're in good hands - and we LOVE doing it!

But dont' just take our word for it. Please read our testimonials below for proof of that. So what are you waiting for?

"We want to thank you guys for playing such amazing music at our wedding, you are all so talented. We've had so many compliments of our music and we couldn't have been happier with it! Besides that, you were unbelievable to work with, helping us select the music and alway getting back to our questions so quickly. We would recommend you to anyone, and truly appreciate your work, your music made our ceremony perfect."
Jenna & Adam Nelson, Kingston ON

"The Celtic Kitchen Party delivered a fabulous variety of music and added a positive and upbeat atmosphere to the evening. We hired the band for their celtic/folk/country style of music and playing, which was fitting for our East Coast theme. The music was lively and the band was engaged and very interactive with the crowd. I highly recommend this band for future events and enjoyed every minute of their playing. They also showed incredible dedication as they played back-to-back events that evening supporting military functions. Thank-you Celtic Kitchen Party for a night to remember."
Brooke Wallace, Manager
CFB Petawawa
"You and the band were outstanding - lots of great feedback from all our guests. Thanks for the superb job on the ceremony song, couldn't have imagined it better."
Dennis Quinn, Groom, Kingston ON

"Andrew, you and your group are well received here and memorable! I hope to be able to call upon you more often! Thanks for your continued support of our mess"
Karen Pardy, Manager
Fort Frontenac Officers' Mess,
Department National Defence,
Government of Canada


"The groups performed their celtic flavoured repertoire that included a number of beloved singalong tunes including The Irish Rover, Farewell to Nova Scotia, Rattlin' Bog, and Dirty Old Town brought out the Irish in many listeners who sang along on many tunes. The trio played two sets and their laid back charm and their perfect blend made for a memorable day of high quality music at the beach."
Julie Druker,
Frontenac News
"Thank you so much for your performance...It made a spcial night even more speical... I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone, Thanks again!"
Jim Lindsay, Groom, Kingston ON

"The Celtic Kitchen Party were fantastic at KingstonFest 2014. We were thrilled with their performance, and they had the full participation of the audience - dancing, clapping and singing along. The musicians added the perfect blend of professionalism and fun to the days events, and we would love to work in collaboration with CKP again soon! Thank you so much!"
Sustainable Kingston
Sarah Whalen Downes
KingstonFest Entertainment Co-ordinator


"I was at Fort Henry on Saturday night and heard you sing! You are absolutely fantastic!!! I could have listened to your music for so much longer!..Well done!"
Laura Priems, Kingston ON

"Loved you guys. Thought you were really wonderful. I would have you on the patio any time."
Jane Adams-Roy
The Waterfront River Pub, Napanee ON


"Andrew and crew had to find us on an island of a hot long weekend to play our event. They accepted the challenge and showed up with a talented fiddler, guitarist and singer very capable of entertaining the crowd. The guests loved them so much they kept asking them to stay longer and I'm still hearing about how great the band was! Thanks so much for making our special event truly stand out. We'll be calling you back for the next one!"
Liz Hamilton, Wolfe Island ON

"Andrew, thanks to you and the band for a terrific night. So many compliments the next day on the music and totally made my 50th a celtic kitchen house party to remember. Look forward to booking you guys for next year!"
Daniel O'Boyle Kelly, Belleville ON

"The lively capacity crowd danced, sang along and raised a cheer to all around."
Snap'd Kingston

"I wanted to thank you and all of the musicians in the band for the wonderful job you did at Kait and Zach’s wedding. You really made the whole party come to life and created the exact party atmosphere that we were looking for. So many people commented about the band and how they had never been to a wedding where everyone was dancing from cocktails to the end of the night!! We will certainly keep you in mind for future events! Thanks so much for helping to make the night so special!"
Terri and Paul Brady

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Whether you want it fast or slow - CKP will set the mood that's right for your celebration. Hurry now before your date is gone! We're only a deposit and contract away to secure your event and put you at ease.

General

andrewvanhorn@hotmail.com

Booking

bookings@celtickitchenparty.com

Phone

613.888.9064