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Altan and Frankie Gavin and De Dannan - Titans of Trad

At Mandela Hall · Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Traditional Irish music session

What to Expect

Billed as “Titans of Trad,” this concert brings Altan and Frankie Gavin and De Dannan together on stage at Mandela Hall on Saturday 8 August 2026. Altan, from Co. Donegal, are one of the most celebrated traditional Irish bands in the world. Frankie Gavin and De Dannan have been at the heart of Irish traditional music since the 1970s. Doors open 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. The concert is part of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Belfast 2026.

Good to Know

  • Date: Saturday 8 August 2026, doors 6:30pm / show 7:30pm

  • Venue: Mandela Hall, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast

  • Tickets via ticketsource.com

  • Part of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Belfast 2026 (2-9 August)

Getting There

Mandela Hall is in the Queen’s University quarter of south Belfast, served by multiple Metro bus routes from the city centre.

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