The Mary Wallopers Live in Cambridge

The Mary Wallopers bring their raucous Irish folk-punk to Cambridge for a night of rowdy singalongs and political fire. Known for their live-streamed lockdown gigs that captured a hungry audience, the band—founded by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy with Seán McKenna—blend traditional Irish music with punk energy and sharp social commentary.

Expect a set packed with bawdy drinking songs, rebel ballads, and the band's trademark "divilment" and "blackguarding" in the spirit of The Dubliners. The Mary Wallopers have built a reputation for electrifying performances that mix humour, anti-fascist activism, and a deep love of Irish folk tradition, drawing comparisons to The Pogues and Lankum.

This is a chance to see one of Ireland's most talked-about live acts in an intimate setting, delivering the kind of connection and warmth that made their name during the pandemic. A night of music that's as politically charged as it is fun.