St Patrick's Music Festival

Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor traditional arts events from headline concerts and relaxed workshops to the uplifting sound of pipe bands, the fun and grace of set and céilí dancing, reflective pilgrimages, and the free St Patrick's Day Festival Village at Cathedral Quarter.

Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026

St Patrick's Music Festival

As a UNESCO City of Music, the St Patrick's Music Festival is a key part of our St Patrick's celebrations. At the heart of this programme is a diverse, cross-cultural and cross-traditions celebration in honour of St Patrick. Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor traditional arts events from headline concerts and relaxed workshops to the uplifting sound of pipe bands…

St Patrick's Music Festival

Mar 13

Sets Céilí Concert

Join the fantastic Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band and set dance master Ronán Eastwood…

Sets Céilí Concert

Mar 15

Music Workshop: Michael Rooney (Harp)

Suitable for intermediate & advanced musicians with two years instrument experience. Michael Rooney…

Music Workshop: Michael Rooney (Harp)

Mar 14

Music Workshop: Neil Martin (Introduction to Composing in the Tradition)

Open to all instruments If you've never composed a tune before and would like to try, this workshop…

Music Workshop: Neil Martin (Introduction to Composing in the Tradition)

Mar 14

Music Workshop: Mick O'Brien (Uilleann Pipes)

Suitable for intermediate & advanced musicians with two years instrument experience. Born into a…

Music Workshop: Mick O'Brien (Uilleann Pipes)

Mar 14

Dougie MacLean

Belfast TradFest is proud to present the internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie…

Dougie MacLean

Mar 14

St Patrick's Pilgrimage

In this cross-community journey led by Rev Kiran Young Wimberly and Jim Deeds, explore Belfast sites…

St Patrick's Pilgrimage

Mar 14

Music Workshop: Bríghde Chaimbeul (Smallpipes)

Suitable for intermediate & advanced musicians with two years instrument experience. Brìghde…

Music Workshop: Bríghde Chaimbeul (Smallpipes)

Mar 14

Music Workshop: Lorraine Ní Bhriain (Concertina)

Open to intermediate to advanced players This workshop offers concertina players the opportunity to…

Music Workshop: Lorraine Ní Bhriain (Concertina)

Mar 14

Andy Irvine | Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Band

Belfast TradFest is delighted to present a stellar double bill on Saturday 14 March in the Mandela Hall…

Andy Irvine | Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Band

Mar 14

Schools' Traditional Music Performance

Join as traditional music groups and ensembles from schools in the greater Belfast area perform live and…

Schools' Traditional Music Performance

Mar 13

Set Dancing Workshop with Ronán Eastwood

Come along to the fully instructed workshop with Ronán Eastwood in preparation for an all-day…

Set Dancing Workshop with Ronán Eastwood

Mar 15

Sean Nós Dance Workshop with Becky Ní Eallaithe

Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced dancers. Becky Ní Éallaithe is…

Sean Nós Dance Workshop with Becky Ní Eallaithe

Mar 15

Flute Workshop with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

Suitable for intermediate & advanced musicians with two years instrument experience. Muireann Nic…

Flute Workshop with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

Mar 15

Banjo Workshop with Dermot Mulholland

Open to intermediate to advanced players This workshop is designed for banjo players looking to deepen…

Banjo Workshop with Dermot Mulholland

Mar 15

Fiddle Workshop with Orla Ní Chorragáin

Open to intermediate to advanced players This workshop offers fiddle players the opportunity to refine…

Fiddle Workshop with Orla Ní Chorragáin

Mar 15

Tin Whistle Workshop with Brian Finnegan

Open to intermediate to advanced players This workshop offers tin whistle players the chance to deepen…

Tin Whistle Workshop with Brian Finnegan

Mar 15

Guitar Accompaniment with Seán Ó Meara

Open to intermediate to advanced players This workshop focuses on developing confident and creative…

Guitar Accompaniment with Seán Ó Meara

Mar 15

Pipe Band Extravaganza

Location: Belfast City Hall Lawn (12pm) & 2 Royal Avenue (1pm) A celebration of pipe bands led by…

Pipe Band Extravaganza

Mar 15

Snare Drum & Highland Bagpipe Taster Session with Matthew Shaw & Ian Burrows

Always wanted to try your hand at the Pipe Band Snare Drum or Great Highland Bagpipes? Well, now is the…

Snare Drum & Highland Bagpipe Taster Session with Matthew Shaw & Ian Burrows

Mar 15

Highland Piping Competition

Junior Competition - 3pm The Belfast TradFest Solo Piping Competition will feature an invitational…

Highland Piping Competition

Mar 15

Sets Céilí Concert

Join the fantastic Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band and set dance master Ronán Eastwood…

Sets Céilí Concert

Mar 15

Brian Finnegan's Hunger of the Skin | Heidi Talbot

Brian Finnegan's Hunger of the Skin is an expansive and emotionally charged project from one of Irish…

Brian Finnegan's Hunger of the Skin | Heidi Talbot

Mar 15

Trad Picnic

Bring the family to a joyful Trad Picnic at the Oh Yeah Centre with Cleamairí Feirste / The Belfast…

Trad Picnic

Mar 15

Traditional Music Seisiún

All ages & abilities welcome An open seisiún welcoming traditional music learners from across…

Traditional Music Seisiún

Mar 15

Michael McGoldrick Trio & Cross Border Youth Folk Orchestra

Belfast TradFest and Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan unite once again in a landmark cross-border…

Michael McGoldrick Trio & Cross Border Youth Folk Orchestra

Mar 16

Album Launch Concert - From the Aa

From the Aa is the result of a late-night conversation between Moya Sweeney and Archie Churchill-Moss…

Album Launch Concert - From the Aa

Mar 16

St Patrick's Pilgrimage

In this cross-community journey led by Rev Kiran Young Wimberly and Jim Deeds, explore Belfast sites…

St Patrick's Pilgrimage

Mar 14

St. Patrick's Day Céilí

Join in the fun this St Patrick's Day with this all-day family friendly céilí with the…

St. Patrick's Day Céilí

Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village - Acoustic Stage

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village at Writer's Square, Belfast Cathedral Car Park, Saint…

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village - Acoustic Stage

Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village - Main Stage

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village at Writer's Square, Belfast Cathedral Car Park, Saint…

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village - Main Stage

Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village - Food & Activities

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village at Writer's Square, Belfast Cathedral Car Park, Saint…

St. Patrick's Day Festival Village - Food & Activities

Mar 17

The Bow Brothers | Aoife Scott Band

As part of Belfast St Patrick's Music Festival, TradFest presents a thrilling double bill at the MAC…

The Bow Brothers | Aoife Scott Band

Mar 17

St George's Market Entrance

Neighbourhood Brunch

Amelia Hall Cocktails

Commercial Court Umbrellas