Special Events

Winter Solstice Pub Night

When

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 5:00PM – 8:30PM

Where

Wave Hill House

Price

$65, including admission to the grounds; $50 for Wave Hill Members

Lively Irish music, specialty drinks, crafting, dancing, and good cheer—celebrate the Winter Solstice at Wave Hill! Embrace the longest night of the year as Armor Hall transforms into a spirited pub with a little help from our friends at An Beal Bocht and MS Walker, perfect for a night out with friends and loved ones.

To jumpstart the festivities, craft your own festive crown using natural materials and fairy lights to commemorate the solstice and the brighter days ahead of us. MS Walker, a 5th-generation family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, will be on hand to chat and provide samples of their specially curated whiskeys for the evening.

Enjoy traditional and contemporary Irish music from your pub seating or the dance floor. Order food and specialty drinks from your table so you don’t miss any of the fun!

This event is for ages 21 and older. Ticket price includes music, bar snacks, whiskey tasting, materials and instruction for crown project, and access to the grounds after-hours. Food and drinks are available for purchase from The Café. Bottled spirits are available for purchase from MS Walker.

Evening Schedule:

5-8PM: Create a Winter Solstice Crown

6-8:30PM: Music in Armor Hall and whiskey tasting with MS Walker

5-8:30PM: The Café, Shop, and Conservatory are open late. Gardens are lit for strolling under the stars.

9:00PM Grounds close

Wave Hill House and Armor Hall are wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.

An Beal Bocht

An Beal Bocht

An Beal Bocht is an Irish cafe Nestled in the Hills of Riverdale, it offers a timeless warm ambience. An Beal Bocht translates from the Gaelic as “The Poor Mouth” over the last three decades the cafe has become an epicenter of Arts & entertainment, featuring its own theatre company, live music, writers nights, and a monthly Artists Gallery. It has Good Food, Good Drinks, and Good People.
Shannon Brown & John Walsh

Shannon Brown & John Walsh

Shannon Brown and John Walsh are an acoustic duo blending traditional Irish music and Americana, exploring the deep ties between their cultural roots. They are thrilled to perform at Wave Hill with special guest Bernadette Fee on fiddle. Shannon, hailing from rural Appalachia, brings a distinct classic country sound to her music. She holds a BFA in musical theater and has performed regionally across the United States. While in New York, she wrote and produced the one-woman show Moonshine Martinis and led the country band Trailer Radio for over 10 years. John, a distinguished fingerpicking guitarist from Kilkenny, Ireland, is a vital figure in New York's traditional Irish music scene. He has collaborated with artists including Jameson’s Revenge, the Amadans, and Paddy Keenan, and has released several recordings. Learn more about Shannon and John at https://soundcloud.com/brownwalsh.
Bernadette Fee

Bernadette Fee

Bernadette Fee, a celebrated fiddler and Irish step dancer based in New York, has a rich background in traditional Irish music. She has performed at numerous festivals and venues and contributed to the NYC Irish dancing community through choreography and performance, including features on PBS.
Dawn Doherty

Dawn Doherty

Dawn Doherty is a celebrated Irish musician and educator from New York. An All-Ireland champion, she is the founder of the Dawn Doherty Academy of Irish Music and Singing at the Aisling Irish Community Center and St Mark's School. She is also recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 and a recipient of the People’s Choice Award.