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music · Thursday 30 July 2026 · 8:00pm 
The Bonny Men with Brid Harper and Sylvain Barou - Belfast TradFest
At The Belfast Empire Music Hall · 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim
At The Belfast Empire Music Hall · 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Bonny Men, known for their distinctive blend of traditional Irish roots and contemporary energy since 2011, headline the Empire Music Hall on Thursday 30 July. They are joined by Brid Harper (one of Ireland’s most revered Donegal-style fiddle players), Breton multi-instrumentalist Sylvain Barou, and Libby McCrohan on Greek bouzouki. Part of Belfast TradFest 2026.
Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Venue: The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast
Tickets via thebelfastempire.com or belfasttraditionalmusic.com
Part of Belfast TradFest 2026 (26 July - 2 August)
The Empire is on Botanic Avenue in south Belfast, close to Queen’s University and well-served by Metro buses.
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