Helicon: Winter Solstice

Helicon: Winter Solstice is a festive concert that celebrates the turning of the season with a rollicking blend of bluegrass, old-time, and Irish-American folk music infused with international influences. Organized by the Baltimore-based supergroup Helicon, the program features ten musicians performing classic ballads and whirling reels, drawing on traditions of renewal and excitement for the new year. The concert is presented by Dumbarton Concerts and takes place in the intimate Dumbarton Concerts Gallery, offering both an in-person and a livestream option.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, with two performances: one at 4:00 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m.

Showtimes: 4:00 p.m. (matinee) and 7:30 p.m. (evening). The livestream is available only for the 7:30 p.m. performance.

Tickets: $50 for in-person attendance; $14 for the livestream of the evening performance. Tickets can be purchased through Dumbarton Concerts’ ticketing system.

Lineup: Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle), Robin Bullock (guitar, mandolin), Chris Norman (flute, small pipes, penny whistle), Brad Kolodner (clawhammer banjo, fiddle), Rachel Eddy (fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin), Elke Baker (fiddle), Alex Lacquement (double bass, cello), Patrick McAvinue (fiddle), Sean McComiskey (button accordion), and Jonathon Srour (Irish step dance, flute). The group includes constituent ensembles such as the Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, Charm City Junction, and individual artists, with special guest Jonathon Srour, a three-time National Irish Step Dance Champion.

Run time: Not specified in the provided information.

Ages: Not specified; likely all ages, but patrons should confirm with the venue.

Venue: Dumbarton Concerts Gallery, located at Dumbarton House. For location and parking details, visit the venue’s Plan Your Visit page.

Note: The livestream is available exclusively for the 7:30 p.m. evening performance. The concert runs for a single day, December 12, 2026.