39th International Feakle Festival of Traditional Irish Music

What to Expect

The International Feakle Festival celebrates the traditional music heritage of east Clare with six days of concerts, sessions, workshops, ceili dances, storytelling, CD launches, pop-up Gaeltachts, and children’s activities. Named for the east Clare style made famous by the Tulla Ceili Band and local musicians, the festival draws performers and enthusiasts from Ireland and abroad.

Good to Know

• Dates: Wednesday 5 to Monday 10 August 2026.
• Workshops are available for singers and players of most traditional instruments at all levels.
• The ceili mor on Sunday night is a festival highlight.
• The Riches of Clare lunchtime concert takes place at Feakle Community Hall on Monday 10 August.
• Many sessions and outdoor events are free of charge.

Getting There

Feakle is a small village in east Clare, approximately 30km north-east of Ennis on the R352. There is no bus service; a car or taxi from Ennis is necessary. Limited parking is available in and around the village.