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Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival

Kilrush, West Clare

Concerts/Performances
Festivals / Celebrations
Traditional Music and Dance
Free To Visit
Event Information
July 30, 2026 August 3, 2026

A weekend of music, song and dance in Kilrush, Co Clare including four open air ceilie’s in the town square, Concert, workshops , competitions and workshops.

Set yourself up for 5 days of music, dancing, and fun at the Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing. 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 30th.
Seisiun at Teach Ceoil. Kilrush

Friday July 31st.
10am & 1pm workshops in Teach Ceoil
7pm Official open in Kilrush town square followed by open Air ceili with DalgCais Ceili Band.
10pm Music the Kilrush town bars

Saturday Aug 1st.
10am & 1pm Workshops in Teach Ceoil
2.30: Ceili with Johnny Reidy Ceili Band in the square
8pm: Variety Concert in the Teach Ceoil
10pm Music the Kilrush town bars

Sunday Aug 2nd
12 noon Traditional Mass
2.30pm Display in the square
4pm Session at the Vandeleur Walled gardens
7pm Ceili in the square with Donie Nolan Ceili Band
10pm Music the Kilrush town bars

Monday Aug 3rd.
Farewell Ceili in the square with the Shandrum Ceili Band.

  

Good to Know

Venues:  Kilrush Town Square, Teach Ceoil Kilrush, Community Centre Kilrush

About Kilrush

The popular heritage town of Kilrush, on the mouth of the River Shannon on the Wild Atlantic Way, is home to top attractions and great activities.

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