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music · Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 8:00pm 
Cuas and Barry Kerr with Pauline Scanlon - 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
A special double bill at the Empire Music Hall on Wednesday 29 July brings together West Kerry traditional group Cuas - formed in 2023 with an acclaimed debut album and RTE Folk Award nominations - alongside Folk Album of the Year winner Barry Kerr (Curlew’s Cry), Pauline Scanlon and Gerry O’Beirne. Part of the Belfast TradFest 2026 headline concert series.
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Venue: The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 42 Botanic Avenue
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, a short walk from Queens University and Belfast City Hospital bus stops.
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