Fleadh Fringe in
East Belfast
Visit Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 for the full City and Fringe Programmes
The Strand – When Belfast Danced
18th July – Doors 6:30pm
Super Sunday Sessions
19th July – 12pm to 2:30pm
Skainos Centre
The Duncairn’s Super Sundays are free, family-friendly community gatherings bringing music, creativity, conversation and connection into communities across North, South, East and West Belfast. Special guest artists from the Fleadh will make surprise appearances, alongside local musicians. Inclusive, welcoming and open to all ages, these special events help build relationships, celebrate local culture and contribute to a Fleadh for all.
Tinteán East
5th August – 4pm to 9pm
Former Ballymacarrett Masonic Hall
Tinteán is an intimate live music series inspired by the warmth of house concerts and late-night sessions.
Curated by Brendy Loughran, it brings together exceptional folk and trad artists in cosy, close-knit spaces, creating memorable experiences that celebrate connection, community, storytelling, and the rich tradition of live Irish music
Fleadh Fringe @ Banana Block
5th August – Doors 7:30pm
Banana Block
Fleadh Fringe in the East is an evening curated by Joshua Burnside featuring the music of Córas Trio, Julie O’Sullivan and more special guests in Banana Block, an events space set within a historic linen mill in the heart of East Belfast. This event is presented In partnership with Eastside Arts.
Lunchtime Concert with Ryan Molloy and Brid Harper
6th August – Doors 1:30pm
Scott’s Jazz Club
Two of Ireland’s finest musicians, Ryan Molloy (piano) and Bríd Harper (fiddle), play their album, ‘foinse’, in a lunchtime recital at Scott’s Jazz Club, featuring the club’s beautiful grand piano. The album reflects on and renews their shared musical journey, preserving a collection of tunes passed from teacher to student.
Trad in the Bullhouse
6th August – Doors 7:30pm
Bullhouse East
Story, Song and Fiddle is an intimate pop-up concert in the unique setting of Secret Market greengrocers Belfast, bringing together three distinctive voices in words and music. Deirdre Kelly is a Belfast-based writer and performer whose storytelling is warm, observant and rooted in lived experience. Áine Gordon is a Belfast-based singer-songwriter working in contemporary folk, known for her melodic, narrative-driven songs. Conor Caldwell is a north Belfast fiddle player, researcher and teacher of Irish traditional music, celebrated for his energetic northern fiddle style.
Story, Song and Fiddle with Deirdre Kelly, Áine Gordon and Conor Caldwell
6th August – 6pm to 8pm
The Secret Market East
Members of the pioneering Hearth sessions are joined by Joshua Burnside and friends for a special session at Bullhouse East, celebrating the warmth and energy of East Belfast’s growing folk & trad scene. A gathering of songs, tunes and community spirit brings local players to one of the area’s best-loved meeting places.
Happy Out Coffee – Tales of ancient heroes and supernatural beings
8th August – Doors 7pm
Happy Out Coffee
Join award-winning storyteller and Happy Out Coffee co-founder, Alex Campbell, as they weave together tales of ancient heroes and supernatural beings, with a respectful nod to the mercurial manifestation of the famed fairy folk. Blending humour, suspense and lyrical prose, this celebration of Irish oral storytelling traditions creates a unique, atmospheric experience for audiences seeking the intimate & authentic.
Flute and Fife
22nd August – 3pm to 5pm
Templemore Baths
Rónán Ó Snodaigh & Myles O’Reilly & Róisín El Cherif
22nd August – Doors 7:30pm
Skainos Centre
Highlands, Islands and Ireland Concert at St Colmcille’s Church
23rd August – Doors 7:30pm
St. Colmchille’s Church
