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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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  • Belfast
  • Antrim

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  • Some events are free
  • Learn how to play different musical instruments
  • Different dates and times to suit everyone
  • World-class musicians

Dervish + NOTIFY, The Irish Concertina Orchestra, Cormac McCarthy and the MGCE Concert Orchestra

0.27 KM
Sun, 27 Jul 2025, 8:00pm

Belfast TradFest presents a spectacular double bill, Dervish and NOTIFY, in what promises to be an unforgettable night at the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast.

Ulster Hall
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Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music

28 Jul - 01 Aug 2025
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The Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as teachers and educationalists.

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Goitse | Mick McAuley & John Doyle

0.99 KM
Wed, 30 Jul 2025, 7:30pm

The multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy.

Belfast Empire
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Iarla Ó Lionáird & Tim Edey | Tempest

0.99 KM
Thu, 31 Jul 2025, 7:30pm

Iarla Ó Lionáird was born and raised in Baile Bhuirne in the West Cork Gaeltacht, close to the Kerry border.

Belfast Empire
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Matt Molloy, John Carty & Brian McGrath | The Breath

Fri, 01 Aug 2025, 7:30pm

Matt Molloy is a true legend of Irish music and has been member of some of the most influential bands in traditional music.

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Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway, John McIntyre with The Ulster Orchestra

Sat, 02 Aug 2025, 1:00pm

Belfast TradFest is delighted to present a very special collaborative concert with Allt and the Ulster Orchestra.

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Moxie | Kinnaris Quintet

Sat, 02 Aug 2025, 7:30pm

Returning to Belfast for the first time in three years, Moxie brings their electrifying sound to TradFest in what promises to be a landmark performance.

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