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Belfast TradFest is back for 2025!

Belfast TradFest, the pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions, and Ireland’s fastest growing summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its 7th edition this July across Belfast UNESCO City of Music. The internationally renowned festival will mark this milestone with its most ambitious programme of music yet between Sunday 27th July – Sunday 3rd August 2025.

The week-long Summer School of Traditional Music which takes place in the stunning Ulster University campus in Belfast city centre, this year features tutors of the calibre of Louise Mulcahy, Brìghde Chaimbeul, John Doyle, Cathy Jordan, Brian McDonagh, Stephanie Keane, Mary Bergin, Sinéad McKenna, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Conor Caldwell, John Carty, Gráinne Hambly, Padraig McGovern, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Aimée Farrell Courtney, Tom Morrow & many many more...

Also featuring one of Ireland's premier session trails with the best musicians from all over the country, a solo highland piping competition, afternoon lectures, talks, céilís, film screenings and taster sessions. There's something for everyone from beginners and seasoned listeners to professional musicians.

Sign up now for early bird rates and fantastic accommodation offers of £349 for 7 nights in Belfast city centre. Group bookings are also available.

More information at www.belfasttradfest.com
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  • Learn how to play different musical instruments
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  • World-class musicians

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