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 events, or a concert ticket for the gala performance on Saturday night. If you don't have a weekend ticket, admission to all other events is in cash or Revolut at the door. Further details: FrankHarteFestival.com
Friday 26/09/25
🕑: 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 27/09/25
🕑: 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 28/09/25
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Let Erin Remember – Trinity College Dublin in Song - Singing and Walking Tour
Info: This year’s Traditional Singing Walking Tour will acknowledge Trinity College’s place in the history and culture of Ireland.
The walk will celebrate in traditional song and story a host of Irish patriots, politicians, writers, poets and Nobel Laureates.
The cast includes Swift, Wilde, Goldsmith, Burke, Beckett, Synge, Thomas Davis, Wolfe Tone, Robert Emmet and Edward Carson, to mention but a few.
There will be a focus on the lyrics of Thomas Moore in bringing Edward Buntings harp music collection to a world audience and in keeping the public memory of his friend Robert Emmet alive as a youthful national hero and martyr.
Tour programme, map and song booklet included with the weekend ticket or available for purchase for €5, cash only, provided 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 25.00 to EUR 40.00
