Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition from July 21st to 28th. This year’s festival promises an exhilarating week of concert performances, workshops, sessions and community events, bringing together some of the finest talents in the world of traditional arts.

Belfast TradFest

Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition from July 21st to 28th.  This year’s festival offers over three hundred and fifty events with the world’s finest trad musicians

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  • Titanic Céilí
    Titanic Céilí
    Belfast TradFest

    Titanic Céilí

    3.12 KM
    Sun, 21 Jul 2024, 1:00pm

    A FREE one-day outdoor family event celebrating traditional music, song and dance at The Titanic Slipways on Belfast’s…

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  • Moya Brennan | Zoë Conway & John McIntyre
    Moya Brennan | Zoë Conway & John McIntyre
    Belfast TradFest

    Moya Brennan | Zoë Conway & John McIntyre

    0.99 KM
    Sun, 21 Jul 2024, 7:30pm

    Moya Brennan, Zoë Conway & John McIntyre will be performing at the Empire Music Hall as part of…

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  • With Pipe & Drum
    With Pipe & Drum
    Belfast TradFest

    With Pipe & Drum

    Thu, 25 Jul 2024, 7:00pm

    Explore the musical traditions of Scotland and Ireland through the sounds of the Highland Bagpipes, Snare Drum, Flute,…

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  • Jiggy | Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray
    Jiggy | Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray
    Belfast TradFest

    Jiggy | Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray

    Fri, 26 Jul 2024, 8:00pm

    Jigg, Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray will be performing at Mandela Hall as part of Belfast…

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  • BIIRD | Pólca
    BIIRD | Pólca
    Music and Concerts

    BIIRD | Pólca

    Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 8:00pm

    11-piece, all female collective BIIRD and Pólca 4 are performing at the Mandela Hall on 27 July 2024.

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All Belfast TradFest Events

Belfast TradFest 2024
Belfast TradFest 2024
Belfast TradFest

Belfast TradFest 2024

27 - 28 Jul 2024

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    Clandeboye Festival 2024
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    Clandeboye Festival 2024

    The Clandeboye Festival is a week of world-class music featuring Barry Douglas, Camerata Ireland and a host of…

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    Blog - Family Friendly

    Chinese New Year in Belfast

    The Chinese New Year Celebrations return to Belfast on 10 February 2024, celebrating the Year of the Dragon!…

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    Out to Lunch Festival
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    Out to Lunch Festival

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    Magical Christmas Music Events in Belfast
    Blog - Christmas

    Magical Christmas Music Events in Belfast

    With sleighbells ringing and carollers singing, Belfast is brimming with music this holiday season. Join in the cheer…

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  • Sound of Belfast 2023
    Sound of Belfast 2023
    Blog - Live Music

    Sound of Belfast 2023

    Welcome back to Sound of Belfast - an annual celebration of the music of the city running from…

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  • Live Music in Belfast
    Live Music in Belfast
    Blog - Food and Drink

    Live Music in Belfast

    Discover why Belfast was named a UNESCO City of Music in 2021. Enjoy live gigs, traditional music sessions…

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    Music Venues in Belfast
    Blog - Live Music

    Music Venues in Belfast

    From arenas to bars, Belfast is host to some of the coolest music venues. We've created a list…

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  • Féile Trad Trail Events
    Féile Trad Trail Events
    Blog - Free

    Féile Trad Trail Events

    The Féile Trad Trail will take venues right across the city and throughout the city centre with local…

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  • Belfast Mela
    Belfast Mela
    Blog - Family Friendly

    Belfast Mela

    Experience the wonder of Belfast’s diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and…

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    Blog - Things To Do

    Festivals in Belfast

    Have fun in Belfast in 2024 with a fun-filled festival calendar of events for everyone. There is loads…

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