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Doolin Folk Fest 2026

At Hotel Doolin and Village Venues · Doolin, Co. Clare

Traditional Irish music session

What to Expect

Doolin Folk Fest is an intimate folk and trad festival set against the wild Atlantic backdrop of Doolin, Co. Clare. The 2026 edition features headline acts Stockton’s Wing, Sharon Shannon, Declan O’Rourke, Mick Flannery, and Luka Bloom’s new project O’Sahara. Weekend tickets are sold out but day tickets may be available - check the website.

Good to Know

  • Dates: Friday 12 June to Monday 15 June 2026.
  • Venues spread across Doolin village including The Attic at Hotel Doolin and the Russell Cultural Centre.
  • Weekend tickets are sold out; check doolinarts.ie for any remaining single-night availability.
  • Doolin Folk Fest is run by Doolin Arts, the same organisation behind the Hedge School concert series.

Getting There

Doolin is on the R479, approximately 75km from Limerick and 40km from Galway. Bus Eireann route 350 serves Doolin from Ennis and Galway; book early as services fill up during the festival.

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