Belfast TradFest has announced its full programme for 2026, with more than 1,000 artists taking part in almost 600 events across the city.
Running from 26 July to 2 August, the festival will bring concerts, céilís, workshops, talks and traditional music sessions to 40 venues across Belfast, reinforcing the city’s status as a UNESCO City of Music.
Headline performances include Cherish the Ladies, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, Solas, Four Men and a Dog, and Flook, while the popular Session Trail will see almost 400 musicians perform in pubs across the city.
The festival will also feature the free Titanic Céilí on Belfast’s Maritime Mile, more than 80 talks and screenings, and the return of the Grand Central Station Sessions.
Organisers say Belfast TradFest welcomed more than 30,000 attendees in 2025, attracting visitors from 34 countries and generating an estimated £3.1 million for the local economy.
The full programme is now available, with tickets on sale through Belfast TradFest.
