Whelan’s Trad & Folk Festival

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Whelan's, Wednesday 12th August - Thursday 20th August

Whelan’s Trad & Folk Festival 2026 runs from August 12th to August 20th, 2026 at Whelan's on Wexford Street in Dublin, featuring highlighted acts like Gráda, Caroline Keane & Band, and Emma Langford.

Festival Schedule & Lineup

  • Gráda (with support from Christof Van Der Ven): Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Main Venue) – Tickets: €23.50.
  • Caroline Keane & Band: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Main Venue) – Tickets: €20.00.
  • Rattling Ark: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Upstairs) – Tickets: €16.50.
  • Emma Langford: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Main Venue) – Tickets: €16.50.
  • The Ocelots: Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 8.00PM (Main Venue) – Tickets: €15.00.

Date:
Wednesday 12th August - Thursday 20th August
Time:
8.00pm
Price:
€15 - €23.50
Address:
Whelan's, Wexford Street, Portobello, Dublin 2, Ireland

Google Map of Whelan's, Wexford Street, Portobello, Dublin 2, Ireland

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