- 22-23 August 2026 across five city centre locations
- Free admission to all events from 12pm daily
- Altan, Dervish, Sharon Shannon, Kíla, Madra Salach, The Scratch perform
- Intimate sessions at Meeting House Square and céilís at Wolfe Tone Square
- Family activities at Parliament Street including workshops and storytelling
The Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh takes over Dublin city centre on Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August 2026, with five locations, dozens of performances and activities throughout the day, and free admission for all. From 12pm daily, the streets, squares and venues of the city centre will come alive with trad sessions, céilís, live performances, arts and crafts workshops, and family entertainment across Smithfield Square, Meeting House Square, Wolfe Tone Square, Parliament Street and Capel Street. Smithfield Square will feature a spectacular line-up with traditional favourites Altan, Dervish and Sharon Shannon Big Band on Saturday, with Kíla, Madra Salach and The Scratch bringing their unique energy to the stage on Sunday.
Meeting House Square will host intimate musical experiences with some of the most celebrated names in Irish traditional music performing special collaborations including Andy Irvine and Quilty, Máirtín O’Connor, Cathal Hayden, and Seamie O’Dowd. Wolfe Tone Square will offer open sessions, piping, harp recitals, and outdoor céilís, while Capel Street will buzz with live trad music throughout the day. Parliament Street will provide family-friendly entertainment with arts and crafts, storytelling, music workshops, the Fingal Mummers, and performances from Faró.
Budding musicians can try their hand at the pipes or experience the magic of the harp through interactive workshops. Organisers encourage people to make a day of it, visit the different venues, and experience the music, culture and community spirit that make the Fleadh so special. The event is organised by Dublin City Council with event information and the full programme available through the Dublin City Fleadh website.
Organisers shared the Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh offers a fantastic free day out in the heart of the capital, encouraging people to make a day of it and visit the different venues.
