Belfast TradFest 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Belfast TradFest is an annual celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic music set in Belfast, a UNESCO City of Music. Running from 26 July to 2 August 2026, the festival brings together headline concerts, workshops, a summer school, and special cro…

Website

belfasttraditionalmusic.com

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Genres

FolkCelticWorld

Date

26 July - 2 August, 2026

Location

Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Size

Medium · 5k-20k

Established

2017, Running 9 years

Vibe

A mix of formal concert-going and informal pub sessions spread across the city, with students attending workshops alongside casual attendees, giving it a communal, learning-as-you-go atmosphere rather than a typical festival crowd feel.

Tags

city centresprawlingfamily-friendlymusic nerdscome as you arelots of food optionscity-accessible

LineupUpdated: 23 May 2026

Full lineup

Flook

Solas

Michael McGoldrick Big Band

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

Cathal Hayden

Tara Breen

Zoe Conway

Seán Smyth

Mary Bergin

An Chéad Ghlúin Eile

Michael McGoldrick

as part of Michael McGoldrick Big Band

The Bonny Men

Barry Kerr

Pauline Scanlon

Gerry O'Beirne

Ryan MolloyNeil MartinÉilis LavelleGrahame HarrisMary McGuigganRonán EastwoodRiver McGannNiall MurphyConor CaldwellJohnny MurphyDonald Shawas part of Michael McGoldrick Big BandAlan Kellyas part of Michael McGoldrick Big BandDezi Donnellyas part of Michael McGoldrick Big BandParvinder Bharatas part of Michael McGoldrick Big BandEd Boydas part of Michael McGoldrick Big Band

TicketsUpdated: 23 May 2026

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