39th International Feakle Festival of Traditional Irish Music 2026

What to Expect

The 39th International Feakle Festival of Traditional Irish Music runs from Wednesday 5 to Monday 10 August 2026 in the village of Feakle, East Clare. Now in its fourth decade, this festival is recognised as one of the most authentic and intimate traditional music gatherings in Ireland. The six-day programme includes lunchtime concerts featuring tutors such as Martin Hayes, Eileen O’Brien, Mary MacNamara and Hugh Healy; evening concerts in the Community Hall; céilithe; workshops; sessions in local pubs; a pop-up Gaeltacht; CD launches; children’s events; and talks. The Opening Night on Wednesday 5 August at 7:30pm in the Community Hall is free. Evening concerts require tickets, which go on sale through the festival website.

Good to Know

• Dates: Wednesday 5 August to Monday 10 August 2026.
• Venue: Community Hall and various pubs and venues throughout Feakle village.
• Opening Night (5 August, 7:30pm) is free. Evening concert tickets available at feaklefestival.ie.
• Pub sessions throughout the week are informal and free to attend.
• Feakle is a small village - book accommodation in Scariff, Tulla or Ennis well in advance.

Getting There

Feakle is in East Clare, approximately 30 km east of Ennis via the R462. A car is the most practical way to reach the village. Limited parking in the village; overflow parking is signposted during the festival.