Tradfest 2026

TradFest, Ireland’s largest traditional music festival, returns to South Dublin County in January 2026. Audiences will experience the very best of live music across the County with events taking place in many non-traditional music venues such as Rathfarnham Castle, St Maelruain’s Church, Glenasmole Community Centre and Aon Scéal Café. The music has transformed over the years, and so too have the spaces in which the music is performed. South Dublin County boasts buildings of architectural beauty, and filling these spaces with live music makes for a memorable experience.

Along with partners, community groups, and local businesses, SDCC has been able offer a programme of fringe events that will take place in, or around, the main events. South Dublin Libraries will host fascinating music workshops where, for example, you can ‘try the pipes’ with Na Píobairí Uilleann or make instruments from recycled material. Local music sessions will take place in businesses in throughout Tallaght and Clondalkin too.

TradFest in South Dublin runs from 21 to 25 January 2026 with details always being updated on South Dublin Venues | TradFest Performance Locations