Belfast TradFest Summer School 2026

Schedule

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Ulster University | Belfast, NI

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Join us from 27th - 31st July 2026 in Belfast UNESCO City of Music for a week of world-class traditional music concerts fiery pub sessions céilís festival clubs solo piping and Ireland’s fastest growing summer school of traditional music featuring masterclasses talks lectures taster sessions & more.


What's included in your masterclass place?

- Expert tuition from the world's best traditional musicians.

- Inclusive learning environment for all ages and abilities.

- Access to a full programme of afternoon sessions céilís lectures talks workshops and more.

 

You can even stay in modern city-centre accommodation during the Belfast TradFest Summer School from as low as £24 per person per night and extend your stay through to the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast (2nd - 9th August) for an additional £199 per person only!


https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com/music-masterclasses

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Where is it happening?

Ulster University, York St, Belfast BT15 1ED, United Kingdom, Belfast

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