This concert is a special partnership with the Celtic Arts Foundation. They helped select and sponsor the musical artist.

Finlay MacDonald has been at the cutting edge of bagpiping, teaching and composing for over 20 years, gaining an international reputation as a highly skilled performer and an inspirational leader in this field. With four recorded albums, two books of music published along, touring experience across four continents with a variety of traditional music groups and competing with Scottish Power Pipe Band, he has extensive knowledge of the world of piping. The Finlay Macdonald Duo features guitarist/piper Ali Hutton (Ross & Ali, Old Blind Dogs, Treacherous Orchestra, Tryst).

And from 6-7pm at the Amphitheater: Bagpipes for Beginners Table  Always wanted to give the bagpipes a try? Now is your chance! Visit the Celtic Arts Foundation‘s Bagpipes for Beginners table before the show and try them out before watching the pros in action during the concert! You can also learn more about other Celtic events and classes in the area.

Accessibility statement

Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact FolkArts@parks.wa.gov or (360) 701-7923 at least 14 days prior to the event. For more information, please visit https://parks.wa.gov/folk-and-traditional-arts-program.

Note: Annual or One Day Discover Pass is required for vehicle access. Discover Passes are available online and at park entrance.

This beloved summer tradition brings musicians from around the world to the North Beach Amphitheater for evenings of live folk, bluegrass, Afro-Cuban, Celtic and a variety of other world music in one of Washington’s most scenic settings.

Concerts are held Saturdays from 7-8 p.m. and are free to attend. Come join us for an evening of live music overlooking the water at Deception Pass State Park.

The 2026 series is being held in partnership with The Deception Pass Park Foundation, Washington State Parks, Island County, Dwayne Lane’s Skagit Subaru, Washington State Parks Foundation, Celtic Arts Foundation, Early Music Seattle, ArtsWA and the National Endowment for the Arts.