Cara Dillon

 
Cara Dillon - Upon A Winter’s Night: A Christmas Tradi:on Rooted in Wonder and Reverence

Cara Dillon, whose ethereal voice has long been heralded as one of the finest to emerge
from Ireland’s rich folk tradi:on, is set to embark on her much-loved Christmas tour, Upon A
Winter’s Night. Now a cherished annual event, the show has become a seasonal staple for
audiences across the UK and Ireland, Cara and her band will once again capture the mystery
of Christmas with a collec:on of songs - both ancient and modern - providing a welcome
reminder that the fes:ve season can be about more than just commercialism.

A far cry from Jingle Bells and Santa Baby, Cara will be joined by her excep:onal band who
weave Cel:c rhythms alongside reverent and ancient carols, offering a musical experience
that feels in:mate, transcendent and deeply reverent, Her voice, carrying a purity that
seems to hold the darkness at bay, reminds audiences that Christmas can s:ll be a :me of
quiet reflec:on and profound beauty.

As modest and down-to-earth as they come, Cara admits to being taken aback by the
runaway success of her Upon A Winter’s Night album, which reached No. 1 on the Indie
Album Charts not once, but twice, upon its release in 2016. Now, in 2025, audiences from
across the country will once again have the opportunity to witness this moving celebra:on
of the fes:ve season–with some new songs added to the setlist.

For Dillon, Christmas is more than a holiday—it’s a passion. There is another side to
Christmas...far away from Bing crooning and Noddy screaming: a space where the story of
Jesus' birth is retold with genuine wonder and celebrated with the dignity, passion and
beauty it deserves. Instead, Dillon invites listeners to a place where ancient tradi:ons are
honoured, and the true meaning of the season shines through in every note.

This dedica:on to authen:city has defined Dillon’s illustrious career, which has seen her
explore opportuni:es to tread many different paths – from releasing folk crossover albums
on indie label Rough Trade, working on Disney soundtracks, to collabora:ons with leading
UK dance DJ/producers – Cara has con:nuously chosen to firmly plant herself within the
landscape of her cultural heritage.
Cara occupies a posi:on at the very top of the folk genre. Over a career spanning 30 years,
this extraordinary Irish singer has cap:vated audiences, won numerous awards, and
achieved excep:onal acclaim. Mojo magazine describes her as having "quite possibly the
world's most beau:ful female voice." Today, she remains a towering figure in the Irish folk
scene, cap:va:ng both audiences and cri:cs with her spellbinding voice and unwavering
commitment to her cra`. More recently, three of her songs were featured on the hit comedy
Derry Girls, and her seminal 2024 release, Coming Home, was shortlisted for "Album of the
Year" at the 2024 NI Music Prize.

As Upon A Winter’s Night returns once more, Dillon invites us to step away from the noise of
the season and rediscover the quiet magic at its heart—an invita:on that, for many, has
become an essen:al part of Christmas itself.

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