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Irish Daily Star
|January 09, 2026
TRADFEST, Ireland's largest festival of traditional and folk music has now launched its full programme as it gears up to host over 160 gigs and events across Dublin later this month.
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Over 600 artists will feature in the 2026 programme, and alongside the world-class lineup of gigs, attendees can explore masterclasses, céilís, workshops and much more.
TradFest continues to showcase heritage buildings and breathe new cultural life into much-loved spaces. An expanded community programme will also encourage even more people to be part of this 21st annual celebration of trad and folk.
This story is from the January 09, 2026 edition of Irish Daily Star.
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