Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival

Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival Possibly Westport's finest boutique festival, we've been serving up top quality international Folk, Friday, June 9 – Sunday, 11 June 2017
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An annual 3-day festival of folk and bluegrass music in Westport.

☀️ The sun is about to shine over Westport, and we're ready for an incredible day of music!All 25 acts have arrived, and...
05/06/2026

☀️ The sun is about to shine over Westport, and we're ready for an incredible day of music!
All 25 acts have arrived, and the music kicks off at 12:30 PM at The Clew Bay Hotel. 🎶
Come along, soak up the festival atmosphere, enjoy some fantastic live performances, and be sure to call into Festival HQ at Westport Town Hall Theatre to pick up your festival merchandise.
We can't wait to see you there! 🎵✨

🎙️ Great News!The Louise Duffy Show is returning to our festival and will be broadcasting live from the RTÉ Radio 1 Road...
03/06/2026

🎙️ Great News!
The Louise Duffy Show is returning to our festival and will be broadcasting live from the RTÉ Radio 1 Roadcaster outside the Town Hall Theatre.
Join us for great chats, live music, and special appearances from some of this year's festival artists, along with plenty of fantastic bluegrass music.
📅 Friday, June 5
🕒 3:00 PM
📻 RTÉ Radio 1
Don't miss this special live broadcast as the festival atmosphere comes to life on air

03/06/2026

🎉Take a trip down memory lane with us this festival weekend as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary!

🥳All festival posters form throughout our 20 years of production are on display in Westport Town Hall Theatre throughout this festival weekend 🪕🎻

🍾Looking forward to a weekend full of music, friendship, and celebration at this year’s 20th Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival🎶

📚 LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING! 📚Don’t miss our newly launched literary event in collaboration with Rolling Sun Festival.📍 ...
03/06/2026

📚 LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING! 📚
Don’t miss our newly launched literary event in collaboration with Rolling Sun Festival.
📍 The Clew Bay Hotel
📅 Friday, June 5
🕓 4:00 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM)
Admission: €15
💳 Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Join us for an engaging afternoon celebrating literature, storytelling, and conversation. Secure your place while tickets are still available!

🤝 Behind Every Great Event Is a Great Team of Supporters 🤝A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors, partners, servic...
02/06/2026

🤝 Behind Every Great Event Is a Great Team of Supporters 🤝
A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors, partners, service providers, Westport accommodation providers, and hosting venues for your unwavering support and belief.
Your generosity, commitment, and collaboration help bring our vision to life year after year.
Together, we make it happen. Thank you for being part of the success.

01/06/2026

🎶 BIG NEWS! 🎶
As we celebrate the 20th edition of our Festival from June 4th–7th, we're delighted to announce the premiere of Blas Bluegrass on TG4 on Sunday, June 7th!
Join renowned Irish banjo player Enda Scahill as he takes viewers on a fascinating four-part musical journey exploring the deep-rooted connections between Irish traditional music, American Old-Time, and Bluegrass traditions.
Featuring outstanding live performances, intimate jam sessions, and conversations with musicians from across Ireland and The USA — including many captured at the 2025 Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival — this brand-new series shines a spotlight on the shared stories, sounds, and spirit that connect these rich musical traditions.
🗓 Sunday, June 7th
⏰ 9:30 PM
📺 TG4
Don't miss the first episode of this vibrant celebration of roots music, culture, and musical friendship across the Atlantic! 🍀🎻🪕

As part of our Prestigious Universities Project, this year’s Academic Symposium explores the connections between traditi...
31/05/2026

As part of our Prestigious Universities Project, this year’s Academic Symposium explores the connections between traditional music and religion on both sides of the Atlantic.
Moderated by Kathleen Coker, the panel features Siobhán Garrigan, Pete Ward, Conor Caldwell, and Lee Bidgood, reflecting on their experiences and perspectives as both academics and musicians.
📅 Saturday, 6 June
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Westport Town Hall Theatre
https://www.westportfolkandbluegrass.com/2026/01/the-academic-symposium/
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🎻 The Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival has long been the home of American Old-Time music in Ireland, and nowhere is th...
30/05/2026

🎻 The Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival has long been the home of American Old-Time music in Ireland, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at the beloved Tim Rogers & Friends session.
This is the only event that has held its exact programme slot since the festival began in 2007, creating some of the most unforgettable moments in festival history — including the legendary 10-hour non-stop session!
Tim and friends return to Blousers Pub on Sunday, June 7th at 2:00 PM for another afternoon of music, stories, and magic.
This one is not to be missed.

🎶 The Gospel Hour returns! Since 2015, this special tradition has become one of the highlights of the festival. Join us ...
29/05/2026

🎶 The Gospel Hour returns! Since 2015, this special tradition has become one of the highlights of the festival. Join us at Holy Trinity, Westport Church as The Alex Leech Band & guests bring bluegrass and old-time gospel to life.
📍 Holy Trinity Church
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 11:30 AM

These just landed 🔥🪕🎻✨Custom-made ToneSlabs picks for our 20th anniversary festival 🎶ToneSlab have been part of the fest...
28/05/2026

These just landed 🔥🪕🎻✨
Custom-made ToneSlabs picks for our 20th anniversary festival 🎶
ToneSlab have been part of the festival family since 2023, and this year they’ve created a special festival-branded edition of their renowned handcrafted, high end picks 🎵👌
Available at the merch table in Westport Town Hall Theatre from June 4th 📍🛍️
Limited stock — grab yours early ⚡🪕🎻

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