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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.
Featuring Dervish, Matt Molloy & John Carty, Ríoghnach Connolly & The Breath, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Chris Stout & Catríona McKay, Notify with Cormac McCarthy & MGCE Orchestra, Mick McAuley & John Doyle, Flutopia, Seán Maguire Fiddle Concert, Belfast Harp Festival concert, the annual TITANIC Céilí which attracted 10,000 to the Titanic Slipways last year and which the festival hopes to build towards a Guinness World Record attempt during a future Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast.
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
