Live trad music will pop up at Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre during the festival, offering a relaxed musical backdrop for shoppers in one of Dublin’s busiest city-centre spaces.
Thus Jan 22
The Knockadollys 5PM
The Knockadollys are a lively two-piece traditional Irish band known for their infectious energy and loud sound. With skillful musicianship and a love for sharing the craic, this band revives the timeless tunes of Irish music while infusing them with a contemporary, upbeat twist.
Keith O’Brien 6PM
Keith O’Brien is an energetic contemporary Irish folk artist who brings Irish spirit and culture to every performance, having spent years touring internationally with the acclaimed band Seo Linn. Now on a solo journey, he has become a familiar face in pubs across Ireland, known for his engaging, crowd-driven shows and lively atmosphere.
Sat Jan 24
Declan Coles and Friends 12PM
Declan Coles is a Dublin-based singer, songwriter, and bodhrán player, born and raised in an Irish community on Long Island, New York, where he developed a lifelong passion for Irish music and culture. Since moving to Dublin in 2019, he has become a central figure in the trad scene as the first international Chairman of UCD TradSoc, founder of the popular Trad Tuesday session at McCloskey’s and Mahon’s, and a member of the trad and folk group FILIDH.
Sean Collins 1PM
Seán Collins is a singer/songwriter from Dublin, who is carving out his own path, rooted in tradition, yet reaching for something entirely his own. He released his debut single in May 2025, capturing audiences with the honesty of his lyrics and his heartfelt melodies.