Folk & Traditional Festival 2026
Welcome to Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival, the oldest festival of its genre in the world coming to you from Ireland’s oldest town. We are situated on the Wild Atlantic Way in the beautiful county of Donegal – the coolest place on the planet!
Every year over the August Bank Holiday we celebrate the very best of traditional and folk music, where our artists and audiences blend along the banks of the Erne creating memories that last a lifetime.
The 49th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival: Get Ready to Move!
BALLYSHANNON, CO. DONEGAL – July 30th to August 2nd, 2026 – Get ready to tap your feet, clap your hands, and sing along as the 49th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival bursts onto the scene from Thursday, July 30th to Sunday, August 2nd, 2026! This year, the festival is truly “On the Move,” bringing an electrifying lineup of traditional and folk music to every corner of Ballyshannon
2026 Showcase
Be Part Of The 49th Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival
Calling all Folk and Traditional Musicians and singers – don’t miss your chance to be part of the Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival, the longest running Folk & Traditional Music Festival in Ireland, celebrating its 49th birthday this year. Entries For The 2026 Showcase will open Summer 2026. This is your opportunity to be part of the longest running Folk & Traditional Music Festival in Ireland. Click Below For Details.
