Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann kicks off in Belfast
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann opened in Belfast for the first time, featuring an opening ceremony at City Hall with performances and speeches from political leaders. The eight‑day festival will host over 200 events across the city, including live music, workshops, and community gatherings. A large pedestrian‑only zone has been created in the city centre to accommodate performances and ensure safe movement for visitors.
- ▪Thousands attended the opening ceremony at Belfast City Hall, which included a set by Ards CCÉ and remarks from the Irish President and local ministers.
- ▪The festival runs until 9 August and offers more than 200 events such as music sessions, storytelling, dance classes, and family fun days.
- ▪A pedestrianised zone in the city centre will be in place for the duration of the festival to allow performances and safe foot traffic.
- ▪Local businesses have invested heavily, with some spending up to £60,000 and hiring extra staff to prepare for the influx of visitors.
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann kicks off in BelfastImage source, Belfast City CouncilImage caption, There are more than 200 events planned across the city during the festivalByHayley Halpin and Catherine Morrison, BBC News NIPublished2 August 2026, 00:00 BSTUpdated Just nowFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has kicked off in Belfast for the very first time. Thousands gathered for the opening event, external in the grounds of city hall with a set by Ards CCÉ, the local branch of Comhaltas, which organises the Fleadh, and speeches from organisers, the first and deputy first ministers, and the Irish President Catherine Connolly. The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.
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