The Celtic comedy group Tartan Terrors returns to the Sault Community Theatre Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on September 10, 2026, to mark the group’s 30th anniversary. The 7:30 PM show promises the high-energy mix of music, dance, and humour that has made the Terrors a fan favourite.
Founded in 1996 by siblings Ellen and Ian Irmisch, the group began at the Ontario Renaissance Festival before growing into a full Celtic rock band. Ian Irmisch still leads the show on bodhran and as emcee. The anniversary carries extra weight after the loss of Ellen Irmisch, who died in August 2019 after a battle with cancer. Her final request raised over $25,000 for band equipment, and her legacy lives on in the group’s performances.
Fans can expect the same blend of award-winning bagpipes, fiddles, stepdance, guitars, drums, and comedy that has taken the Terrors to stages across North America and four continents. Ticket prices are $59.37 for adults and $53.72 for seniors, with sales starting March 16 at 2 p.m. through the theatre’s website.
The 907-seat theatre, which opened in the late 1980s after a $2.5 million renovation of the White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School auditorium, operates as a partnership between the theatre centre and the Algoma District School Board. The Tartan Terrors’ enduring connection with the venue highlights a deep bond between the touring group and the community.
