- Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann takes place in Belfast from 2 to 9 August 2026.
- Seven new headline acts have been confirmed.
- The opening event features Sharon Shannon and her Big Band.
- Free performances run on the Gig Rig stage daily.
- Tickets go on sale from 1 May.
Belfast City Council and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have confirmed seven new headline acts for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann that takes place from 2 to 9 August 2026. The acts include Tempest Ceol, NxNW, Conor Mallon, TRIP, Peter Street and Mec Lir while Sharon Shannon and her Big Band, Goitse and Blackwater Céilí Band already feature for the opening event. Over 100 children from local schools take part in the School Choir Project for the opening celebration.
The Gig Rig stage outside Belfast City Hall hosts free live performances across the eight days. Events inside Belfast City Hall include the Gradam Inclusion Awards while the Ulster Hall hosts an anniversary concert by Ards CCÉ, the Ceol na Cruinne International Showcase and a performance by the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra. Cathal Hayden receives the Flanagan Award.
Tickets for Comhaltas events go on sale from 1 May via fleadhcheoil.ie.
