Harvest Time Blues Festival

Harvest Time Blues Festival is one of Ireland’s premier blues events, bringing together artists from Ireland and abroad across multiple stages in Monaghan town. The festival spans 3 - 7 September 2026; the first two days (3 - 4 September) fall within the 90-day window.

2026 headliners announced at time of writing:

• Johnny Gallagher
• Muireann Bradley (Friday 4 September, Westenra Arms Hotel, 8pm - ticketed)
• Rebecca Downes + Earl Thomas (Saturday 5 September - outside 90-day window)
• Andrew Strong

Free ‘Blues Trail’ pub sessions run throughout the festival at various Monaghan town venues alongside the ticketed Late Night Stage. Weekend combo tickets available on Eventbrite.

Info: info@harvestblues.ie | Supported by Monaghan County Council.

Note: The festival extends beyond the 90-day research window (ends 4 September 2026 for this dataset).