About iBAM!

For more than 17 years, iBAM! (Irish Books, Art & Music) has celebrated the richness, creativity, and continuing evolution of Irish and Irish-American culture.
Founded in 2009, iBAM! has brought together extraordinary authors, musicians, artists, performers, speakers, cultural leaders, and audiences through programming designed to inspire discovery, conversation, and connection.

Today, iBAM! is entering a new chapter. Building on the legacy of our signature annual cultural event in Chicago, we are expanding our reach through iBAM! POP-UPS, cultural programs, and collaborative partnerships — creating new opportunities to bring Irish and Irish-American arts and culture to communities throughout the Midwest and beyond.

At the heart of iBAM! is a commitment to celebrating creative achievement, preserving cultural heritage, fostering meaningful exchange, and creating opportunities for new generations to experience the extraordinary breadth of Irish culture.

iBAM! is organized and produced entirely by volunteers — a dedicated community of cultural advocates, supporters, and creative contributors who believe in the power of arts and culture to bring people together.