Celebrate the very heart and soul of Irish tradition at The Gathering Festival of Music & Arts in Killarney! Join a joyful weekend of toe-tapping concerts, vibrant céilís, lively sessions, storytelling and workshops showcasing the best of Irish traditional music, song and dance — all under one roof at the Gleneagle Killarney. From March 4th–8th, 2026, Killarney comes alive as musicians, dancers and trad lovers gather for unforgettable craic and culture.
Festival Highlights for 2026 include:
🎻 Wednesday, 4th March
• Ui Bhriain Céilí Band — Scartaglen Céilí experience (Bus & Céilí)
🎶 Thursday, 5th March
• Connorr Connolly, Sorcha Costello & Padraigh O’Dubhghail — Concert
🎵 Friday, 6th March
• Buttons & Bows with Siobhán Peoples, Michael “Blackie” O’Connell & Seanie Vaughan — Concert
🎤 Saturday, 7th March
• Mick McGoldrick, John Doyle & John McCusker with Special Guests — Concert
• Singers Concert featuring an all-star trad cast — Concert
• Trad, dance-floor-friendly céilís & late-night festival club sessions
🎼 Sunday, 8th March
• The Star Above the Garter reprisal Concert — Closing performance
Plus much much more!!!
👉 Weekend Passes & Tickets: Access to concerts, céilís, set dancing workshops and late-night festival club available here
👉 Full programme & tickets: Link to event programme / tickets
Don’t miss Ireland’s most spirited celebration of trad music and dance — Killarney awaits! 🌟
