Despite the changes in the Covid-19 regulations on Saturday the Temple Bar Tradfest is going ahead with the earlier timings planned before the change. However, guests will not have to leave venues serving drinks at 8pm.
Tickets – available for many events
The headline concerts and events this year will feature
Anuna and M’Anam
The Dublin Legends Ralph McTell and Stockton’s Wing
Kila and friends, and they will have some exciting circus acts at the show
A tribute to Joe Burke with Frankie Gavin, Daithí Gormley and Catherine McHugh
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Cór Cuill Aodha
Fairport Convention
Venues include Collins Barracks, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the Pepper Cannister Church, and the National Stadium.
The Smithwick Sessions
The sponsored Smithwicks Sessions will provide free access to lots of well-known artists appearing at the festival. They include Paddy Casey, George Murphy and the Rising Sons, the Kilkennys, Victoria Keating and the Colonials and lots more.
These events will be in pubs in the Temple Bar area. The Sessions are free and entry is on a first come basis. All live gigs will be seated with table service. Visitors can stay on in pubs when the sessions end. comply with Covid-19 regulations.
Tradfringe and Tradkids
Events in Tradfringe including the showing of the documentary about accordion players Faith and Branco, the history of Irish dance and a genealogy workshop. There will be events for children in the Ark in Eustace Street.
Tickets are from €9.99 to €34.99 and can be bought online here. There a useful option to buy tickets for a number of events together.
Funders and supporters of the Temple Bar Tradfest also include Fáilte Ireland, The Temple Bar Company, The Arts Council, Culture Ireland, OPW, Dublin City Council and more.