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music · Sunday 1 November 2026 · Various 
Tommy Makem Folk Festival, Keady 2026
At Various Venues, Keady · Keady, Co. Armagh
At Various Venues, Keady · Keady, Co. Armagh
The Tommy Makem Folk Festival honours Keady-born folk legend Tommy Makem (1932-2007), one of the founding figures of the Irish folk revival. The inaugural six-day festival ran 4-9 November 2025 and plans are in place for a second annual festival in November 2026. The festival brings folk and traditional artists to Keady for concerts, sessions, talks and community events, with the aim of establishing Keady as the home of Tommy Makem’s music and creative legacy.
Planned for November 2026; exact dates to be confirmed - check Facebook/Eventbrite closer to the time
Venue: Various locations in Keady, Co. Armagh
Contact: tommymakemfestival@gmail.com
Keady is approximately 15km south-west of Armagh city on the B3.
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