Dance your way into tthe Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival, and enjoy céilís, music, workshops, concerts, dance displays, and so much more.

Set yourself up for five days of music, dancing, and fun at the Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival from 31^st July to 5^th August 2025. This year’s festival will feature all sorts of activities, from interactive music and dance workshops to open air céilís and more. The lineup for the festival is as follows:

Thursday July 31st: Seisiún at Teach Ceoil.

Friday 1st August: Music & dance workshops, official opening at 7pm followed by an open air céilí with DalgCais Céilí band.

Saturday 2nd August: Music & dance workshops, open air display in the town square, open air céilí at 2.30pm with Johnny Reidy Céilí Band, concert at Teach Ceoil at 8p.m.

Sunday 3rd August: Music & dance workshops, open air display in the town square. Open air céilí at 7p.m with Donie Nolan Céilí Band.

Monday 4th August: Music & dance workshops, open air display in the town square, open air céilí at 6pm, farewell session at the Haven Arms at 8p.m.
Music in the town’s bars every night at 9.30p.m.