Dublin’s vibrant tradition of Irish music takes centre stage this August with the return of the Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh (formally Smithfield Fleadh).

Set in the heart of Smithfield Square on the 23rd and 24th, this free, unticketed, family-friendly festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Irish folk music with a dynamic blend of internationally acclaimed and local artists.

We’re looking forward to another vibrant weekend of music and celebration! While this year’s line-up is still being finalised, audiences can expect a lively mix of traditional and contemporary music and dance performances that have made the event so memorable in the past. From energetic street sessions to standout acts on the Main Stage, the festival promises a rich celebration of Irish music and culture throughout the weekend.

Festival highlights include The Cobblestone Tent, curated by The Cobblestone Pub, and a brand new arts and crafts tent for all ages to enjoy. With engaging interactive sessions, lively céilís, and workshops for all ages, the Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh promises a memorable weekend of traditional Irish music.

Saturday August 23rd

Special Programme Addition!
11.30am – 12pm – An Ruaille Buaille Druma
Join this exciting workshop to beat along to rhythms on the largest drum in Ireland!
Location: Centre of Smithfield Square, next to The Cobblestone Tent

MAIN STAGE

• 1pm-2pm – KEANE CONNOLLY MCGORMAN
• 3pm-4pm – ZOE CONWAY & JOHN MCINTYRE
• 5pm-6pm – CÉILÍ with Louise O’Connor & Friends

AN PUBALL ÉIGSE

• 12pm-1pm – BODHRÁN WORKSHOP for Children & Families
• 1pm-2pm – SET DANCING for Children & Families with Louise O’Connor
• 2pm-3pm – AMHRÁNAITHE AN CHLUB with Piaras Ó Lorcáin, Bláithín Mhic Anna & Iarla Ó Muirthile
• 3pm-4pm – KEANE CONNOLLY MCGORMAN
• 4pm-5pm – HARP IRELAND RECITAL with Cormac De Barra, Luke Webb, Rachel Dooley, Emer Ní Scolaí
• 5pm-6pm – MICK O'CONNOR & SEÁN MCKEON: Concert and In Safe Hands Book Launch

AN PUBALL EALAÍON

• 12pm-1pm – STRAW HAT WORKSHOP for Children and Families with The Fingal Mummers.
  Make your own straw hat with the help of the Fingal Mummers and prepare to join the mummers’ parade at 2pm!
• 1pm-6pm – MUSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS with Heather Grey

THE COBBLESTONE TENT

• 12pm-1pm – SESSION with Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin & Family
• 2pm-3pm – THE FINGAL MUMMERS Parade and Performance
• 4pm-5pm – SESSION with Ruth McCrohan, Pádraig Mac Aodhagáin & Friends

AN PUBALL CÚLSTÁITSE

• 12pm-1pm – OPEN SESSION with Peter McKenna & Friends
• 2pm-3pm – OPEN SESSION with Aongus Mac Amhlaigh & Friends
• 4pm-5pm – OPEN SESSION with Niall Coakley & Friends

Sunday August 24th

Special Programme Addition!
11.30am – 12pm – An Ruaille Buaille Druma
Join this exciting workshop to beat along to rhythms on the largest drum in Ireland!
Location: Centre of Smithfield Square, next to The Cobblestone Tent

MAIN STAGE

• 1pm-1.30pm – CAITLÍN NIC GABHANN & CIARÁN Ó MAONAIGH
• 1.30pm-2pm – MICK O’BRIEN & CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH
• 3pm-4pm – FRANKIE GAVIN & NOEL HILL
• 5pm-6pm – CÉILÍ & STEP DANCING with Sibéal Davitt & Friends, Jerry O’Reilly and Rosie Davis, and Mary Corcoran, Gay McKeon, Aoife Ní Chaoimh & Paudie O’Connor

AN PUBALL ÉIGSE

• 12pm-1pm – BODHRÁN WORKSHOP for Children & Families
• 1pm-2pm – ‘CAKE DANCE’ with Edwina Guckian
  Lend a step or join the judging panel as a series of dancers battle it out for the top prize… a cake! (all dance styles welcome)
• 2pm-3pm – A CELEBRATION OF TRAVELLER SONG
  with Kitty Cassidy, Rosie McCarthy & Helen Hutchinson (presented by Poster Fish Promotions)
• 3pm-4pm – CAITLÍN NIC GABHANN & CIARÁN Ó MAONAIGH
• 4pm-5pm – CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH & MICK O’BRIEN
• 5pm-6pm – BREANNDÁN AGUS CLIODHNA UÍ BHEAGLAOICH: Concert and Of My People Book Launch

AN PUBALL EALAÍON

• 12pm-1pm – STRAW HAT WORKSHOP for Children and Families with The Fingal Mummers
  Make your own straw hat with the help of the Fingal Mummers, and prepare to join the mummers’ parade at 2pm!
• 1pm-6pm – MUSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS with Heather Grey

THE COBBLESTONE TENT

• 12pm-1pm – SESSION with Síomha Mulligan, Gráinne Egan, Aisling Fahey & Friends
• 2pm-3pm – THE FINGAL MUMMERS
• 4pm-5pm – SESSION with Sarán Ó Maolagáin, Friends & Family

AN PUBALL CÚLSTÁITSE

• 12pm-1pm – OPEN SESSION with Peter McKenna & Friends
• 2pm-3pm – OPEN SESSION with Aongus Mac Amhlaigh & Friends
• 4pm-5pm – OPEN SESSION with Niall Coakley & Friends