Frank Harte Festival 2026 - Dublin's Traditional Singing Festival
About this Event
FRANK HARTE FESTIVAL 2026
Dublin's Traditional Singing Festival
A truly unique festival in Dublin city - bringing together some of the finest traditional singers from Ireland to this intimate gathering. Hear established exponents as well as the cream of up-and-coming talent in the heart of the city.
Join us for singing sessions, walking-and-singing tours, a gala concert and a singing workshops - all on one jam-packed weekend.
This year's stellar line-up of guest performers for the 2026 festival includes:
- Dónal Lunny with Daoirí Farrell & Leonard Barry
- Liam Ó Maonlaí
- Rita Gallagher
- Méabh Mulligan
- Pádraig Ó Nualláin
Buy a weekend ticket, guaranteeing admission to all the sessions as well as the Saturday concert.
A concert ticket for the gala performance on Saturday night.
While this year we also have a ticketed-only singing and walking tour. If you don't have a weekend ticket, admission to all other events, other than the singing and walking tour, is in cash or Revolut at the door. Further details: FrankHarteFestival.com
Friday 25/09/25
🕑: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Official Opening and Singing Session
Info: Directly after the official opening, this singing session is your first chance to hear our invited guests this weekend, with time for songs from festival attendees. Entrance Fee: Included in the Weekend Ticket or €5 payable at the door.
Saturday 26/09/26
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Bi-Lingual Song Workshop
Host: Liam Ó Maonlaí
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Only the Eskimo Knew — The Irish in the search for Franklin.
Host: Frank Nugent
Info: A presentation in traditional song and story by Frank Nugent
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Saturday Singing Session x2
Info: These open singing sessions are your chance to sing a traditional song and to listen to other attendees singing. Entrance Fee: included with the weekend ticket or €5, cash only, payable at the door.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
THE GRAND CONCERT
Info: The Grand Concert is a celebration of the cream of traditional singing in Dublin. Featuring: Dónal Lunny with Daoirí Farrell & Leonard Barry | Liam Ó Maonlaí | Rita Gallagher | Méabh Mulligan | Pádraig Ó Nualláin
Sunday 27/09/25
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
The Flaming Door – Kilmainham J*il - Singing and Walking Tour (Ticketed)
Info: This year’s Traditional Singing Walking Tour will step through one of the most poignant places in the modern history of Ireland.
The walk will celebrate in traditional song a host of Irish patriots, their stories and the people around them.
The cast includes Fenians and Rebels, heroes and prisoners, as well as James himself.
Due to limited capacity at this venue, admission is through a separate ticket. Admission is NOT included with the weekend ticket this year. A separate ticket must be purchased. There will be no cash taken on the day.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Singing Session and Final Farewell
Info: We finish the festival with an open singing session where attendees have a final chance to listen and sing. Entrance fee: included with the Weekend Ticket or €5 at the door.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 10.00 to EUR 40.00
