Cobh Trad Fest 2026

What to Expect

Cobh Trad Fest fills the colourful harbour town with four days of traditional and folk music. The 2026 programme features headline concerts at the Commodore Hotel, including Breen, Rynne and Murray on Friday 24 July and the Karan Casey Trio featuring Niall Vallely and Niwel Tsumbu on Saturday 25 July. The festival also includes daytime workshops, a busking competition, and informal pub sessions that continue throughout the harbour town.

Good to Know

• Runs 23-26 July 2026; headline concerts at Commodore Hotel, Cobh
• Free pub sessions run alongside paid headline events
• Cobh is easily reached by train from Cork city (approx 25 min)

Getting There

Cobh is served by regular Irish Rail trains from Cork Kent Station, with a journey time of approximately 25 minutes. The train station is a short walk from the town’s main venues.