Smithfield Fleadh Dublin 23rd, 24thAug 12-6pm Smithfield Square @ Smithfield Square Dublin

• Date 23/08/2025 - 24/08/2025
• Location Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland

Dublin City Council Smithfield Fleadh

Date:

Saturday 23rd August – Sunday 24th August

Time:

12.00pm

Price:

Free

Address:

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland

Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh – Dublin.ie

This August, Dublin’s rich tradition of Irish music comes alive once again with the return of the Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh, formerly known as the Smithfield Fleadh from 12pm daily.

Taking place in the heart of Smithfield Square from August 23-24, the festival is a free, un ticketed celebration welcoming families, locals, and visitors alike

• Marking this exciting evolution, the free, unticketed festival will once again animate the heart of Smithfield Square on August 23rd and 24th. From 12pm to 6pm each day, this family-friendly event will showcase a rich tapestry of Irish heritage with performances from a host of acclaimed local and international musicians.
• This year’s festival promises a feast for the senses, with a programme built around three core pillars of Irish culture: music, dance, and traditional crafts. A stellar lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians will play alongside Dublin’s finest grassroots artists, ensuring a constant stream of vibrant tunes. For those looking to move, there will be high-energy céilís and captivating dance performances throughout the weekend. And for the first time, the festival introduces An Puball Ealaíon (arts and crafts), a dedicated creative space where families can try their hand at traditional Irish crafts in a series of hands-on workshops.This year’s programme features a wealth of Irish culture across multiple stages, with main stage performances from acclaimed artists like Frankie Gavin & Noel Hill and Zoë Conway & John McIntyre. With open music sessions for musicians to join and céilís to get everyone dancing, the festival offers an immersive celebration for all.The Cobblestone Tent, curated by the Cobblestone Pub, will host intimate music sessions with artists like Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin & Family and Ruth McCrohan & Friends , and will feature the lively parade and performance of The Fingal Mummers. Meanwhile, An Puball Éigse offers hands-on bodhrán and set dancing workshops for families, special concerts from groups like Harp Ireland, and a celebration of Traveller Song.

  The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam said,“Dublin City Council’s Dublin City Fleadh is back – and Smithfield Square will be alive with music, laughter, and dancing all weekend! From hands-on workshops to toe-tapping sessions and brilliant live performances, it’s a free celebration of Irish tradition you won’t want to miss.”

Road Closure

• Road Closure: Church St New in Smithfield will be local access only.

The free, family-friendly traditional music event has published its diverse programme of events for all to enjoy. The two-day event runs between 12pm – 6pm both days.

Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh – Dublin.ie

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the much-anticipated return of the two-day Irish traditional music festival, ‘Dublin City Council Smithfield Fleadh’, this August.

This free, family-friendly outdoor summer event will take place on the 23rd and 24th August from 12pm – 6pm at Smithfield Square, Dublin city centre’s largest dedicated event space.

Friday 23rd August

• Saturday August 23rd

  MAIN STAGE

  • 1pm-2pm – KEANE CONNOLLY MCGORMAN
  • 3pm-4pm – ZOE CONWAY & JOHN MCINTYRE
  • 5pm-6pm – CÉILÍ with Louise O’Connor & Friends

  AN PUBALL ÉIGSE

  • 12pm-1pm – BODHRÁN WORKSHOP for Children & Families
  • 1pm-2pm – SET DANCING for Children & Families with Louise O’Connor
  • 2pm-3pm – AMHRÁNAITHE AN CHLUB with Piaras Ó Lorcáin, Bláithín Mhic Anna & Iarla Ó Muirthile
  • 3pm-4pm – KEANE CONNOLLY MCGORMAN
  • 4pm-5pm – HARP IRELAND RECITAL with Cormac De Barra, Luke Webb, Rachel Dooley, Emer Ní Scolaí
  • 5pm-6pm – MICK O’CONNOR & SEÁN MCKEON: Concert and In Safe Hands Book Launch

  AN PUBALL EALAÍON

  • 12pm-1pm – STRAW HAT WORKSHOP for Children and Families with The Fingal Mummers.
    Make your own straw hat with the help of the Fingal Mummers and prepare to join the mummers’ parade at 2pm!
  • 1pm-6pm – MUSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS with Heather Grey

  THE COBBLESTONE TENT

  • 12pm-1pm – SESSION with Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin & Family
  • 2pm-3pm – THE FINGAL MUMMERS Parade and Performance
  • 4pm-5pm – SESSION with Ruth McCrohan, Pádraig Mac Aodhagáin & Friends

  AN PUBALL CÚLSTÁITSE

  • 12pm-1pm – OPEN SESSION with Peter McKenna & Friends
  • 2pm-3pm – OPEN SESSION with Aongus Mac Amhlaigh & Friends
  • 4pm-5pm – OPEN SESSION with Niall Coakley & Friends

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  Sunday August 24th

  MAIN STAGE

  • 1pm-1.30pm – CAITLÍN NIC GABHANN & CIARÁN Ó MAONAIGH
  • 1.30pm-2pm – MICK O’BRIEN & CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH
  • 3pm-4pm – FRANKIE GAVIN & NOEL HILL
  • 5pm-6pm – CÉILÍ & STEP DANCING with Sibéal Davitt & Friends, Jerry O’Reilly and Rosie Davis, and Mary Corcoran, Gay McKeon, Aoife Ní Chaoimh & Paudie O’Connor

  AN PUBALL ÉIGSE

  • 12pm-1pm – BODHRÁN WORKSHOP for Children & Families
  • 1pm-2pm – ‘CAKE DANCE’ with Edwina Guckian
    Lend a step or join the judging panel as a series of dancers battle it out for the top prize… a cake! (all dance styles welcome)
  • 2pm-3pm – A CELEBRATION OF TRAVELLER SONG
    with Kitty Cassidy, Rosie McCarthy & Helen Hutchinson (presented by Poster Fish Promotions)
  • 3pm-4pm – CAITLÍN NIC GABHANN & CIARÁN Ó MAONAIGH
  • 4pm-5pm – CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH & MICK O’BRIEN
  • 5pm-6pm – BREANNDÁN AGUS CLIODHNA UÍ BHEAGLAOICH: Concert and Of My People Book Launch

  AN PUBALL EALAÍON

  • 12pm-1pm – STRAW HAT WORKSHOP for Children and Families with The Fingal Mummers
    Make your own straw hat with the help of the Fingal Mummers, and prepare to join the mummers’ parade at 2pm!
  • 1pm-6pm – MUSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS with Heather Grey

  THE COBBLESTONE TENT

  • 12pm-1pm – SESSION with Síomha Mulligan, Gráinne Egan, Aisling Fahey & Friends
  • 2pm-3pm – THE FINGAL MUMMERS
  • 4pm-5pm – SESSION with Sarán Ó Maolagáin, Friends & Family

  AN PUBALL CÚLSTÁITSE

  • 12pm-1pm – OPEN SESSION with Peter McKenna & Friends
  • 2pm-3pm – OPEN SESSION with Aongus Mac Amhlaigh & Friends
  • 4pm-5pm – OPEN SESSION with Niall Coakley & Friends