Belfast TradFest_Credit Claire Loughran_.jpg

© Claire Loughran

Belfast TradFest 2026

26 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026
Belfast, United Kingdom
Visit website instagram

Belfast TradFest, the pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions & Ireland’s fastest growing summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its 8th edition across Belfast UNESCO City of Music on Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Belfast TradFest acknowledges and celebrates the cultural diversity of the different traditions here in NI and is extremely proud of its work, bringing people together, in a shared celebration of traditional music from these islands. Featuring a week long programme of workshops and a full programme of concerts, talks, lectures, sessions, céilís & festival clubs.

Practical info

Food

Fast snack , Snack bar , Resto , Star resto , Veggie/vegan , Gluten-lactose free

Main target group

Under 12 y/o , 12 - 16 y/o , 16 - 25 y/o , 25 - 50 y/o , Above 50 y/o

Directions & transport

Car park , Train/tram/bus , Airport (max 20km)

Surroundings

City center

Average attendence per day

Above 10.000 attendees

Art disciplines

Folklore and folk arts , Music

Support for disabled people

Yes