Fleadh in Belfast will be ‘truly historic and unique’, organisers predict
This year’s Fleadh in Belfast will be “truly historic and unique”, organisers said ahead of the largest celebration of traditional Irish music next week.
Sharon Shannon, Lúnasa and Foy Vance are among the artists headlining the landmark cultural celebration.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is expected to bring around 800,000 visitors to the city from August 2nd-9th.
It is the first time the annual music festival has been held in Belfast, and only the second time it has been held in Northern Ireland, after Londonderry was the venue in 2013.
The 2026 event is set to be one of the most culturally diverse in its history, with cross-community participation and a celebration of traditions from across Northern Ireland and beyond.
The opening ceremony on Sunday August 2 will fuse trad music with dhol drummers, Indian dancers, flute and pipe bands and Highland dancers.
“Belfast is ready...
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