TradFest is a joyful celebration of Irish music and culture that takes place each January in Dublin, Ireland.
tickets on sale
September 6th
WELCOME TO
Ireland's largest traditional & folk music festival
Experience the very best of live music across the capital of Dublin at TradFest in January 2026.
The Lineup
Transatlantic Women: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Sharon Shannon, Katherine Priddy, Kai Kater, Aishling Jarvis, Caoimhe Hopkins, Edwina Guckian
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- Dublin City
Féilí Kila
- Dublin City
Julie Fowlis, Zoe Conway, Eamon Doorley & John Mcintyre
- Dublin City
Transatlantic Women: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Sharon Shannon, Katherine Priddy, Kai Kater, Aishling Jarvis, Caoimhe Hopkins, Edwina Guckian
- Dublin City
Women Of Note with Aoife Scott & Friends
- Dublin City
Hothouse Flowers & Special Guests
- Dublin City
A Lazarus Soul
celebrating
Irish identity
Experience the very best of live music across the capital of Dublin at TradFest in January 2026.
Festival Venues
From castles to cathedrals, churches to community centres, TradFest events can be found in some of the most beautiful settings Dublin has to offer. Both the city and county boast buildings of architectural beauty, and filling these special spaces with live music makes for a memorable experience.
Dublin City Venues
From the storied halls of Dublin Castle to the splendour of the soaring gothic nave of St Patrick’s Cathedral, the TradFest live experience is made magical by the experience of just inhabiting these special spaces
TradFest Extra
Our festivals within the festival create a welcoming space for every generation and tradition to connect and celebrate.
AbleFest
AbleFest is Ireland’s largest inclusive musical festival, as well as a movement that embraces diversity and celebrates difference. TradFest and AbleFest work together to ensure our festivals are accessible and inclusive spaces for all.
The Smithwick's Sessions
TradFest will be forever loyal to its roots, with The Smithwick’s Sessions bringing the sounds of the festival to the cobbles of Temple Bar. The pubs and hotels of the capital’s Cultural Quarter host free, unticketed performances every January, with the best of established and emerging talent.
“Míle Buíochas! And congratulations to all the team in TradFest for organising such a fantastic celebration of our glorious music and culture. Ber Bua! ”
“Just want to thank you all for such an incredible weekend with some amazing musicians and artists as it just gets bigger and better each year.”
“Love how you can move in and out of bars and the music everywhere—the variety of the music/ the variety of the events.”
“I love how it is a free concert & how you can hop from bar to bar to see traditional Irish music. It is a compact space in Temple Bar, and the atmosphere is great. It is a great way to see different types of traditional music.”
“Marvellous and great venues, very accessible and not over-crowded. It’s relaxing.”
“I love traditional music, and I love the buzz of Temple Bar in the Winter – Just a fun thing to have on in January.”
“Fantastic celebration of amazing musicians!! It was an honour and privilege to witness and experience their gift of music!”
“Another awesome night. What a treat to see this young talent alongside Peggy Seeger. Can’t wait to see the lineup Aiofe Scott puts together next year!”
“We are so glad to have found TradFest. The Transatlantic Women concert this year, honoring Maura O’Connell, was fabulous. Can’t wait for 2026!”
“Thank you – it was a wonderful experience in this beautiful church. A magical evening.”
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