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Temple Bar Tradfest 2019
January 23, 2019 - January 27, 2019
Dublin’s largest festival of Traditional and Folk music is back next January. What better way to beat off the January blues than a five-day festival in Ireland celebrating the wholesome and eclectic sounds of traditional Irish music, Celtic rock, folk and world music.
TradFest also offers concert goers unique opportunities to experience live music in some of Dublin’s most historic places. From the breathtaking nave of St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the grandeur of City Hall, the intimacy of The Pepper Canister Church and the historic backdrop of Dublin City Hall, TradFest is a feast for the eyes and ears.
Knit into this a line-up that boasts artists such as Steel Eye Span, Kate Rusby, The Green Fields of America, Carlos Nunez, Danu, The Fureys, Stockon’s Wing, The Kilkenny’s, Gerry Douglas, TradFest is sure to liven up the post-Christmas lull next January.
Tickets are on sale and available from TradFest.ie so why not browse a taster of artists performing at next year’s festival to start 2019 in toe-tapping style. The 2019 line-up includes:
Steeleye Span, Kate Rusby, Carlos Nunez, Kathy Mattea, Lindisfarne, The Green Fields of America, Danu, McGoldrick Trio, Gerry Douglas, Teddy Thompson, Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards, Andy Irvine, Eleanor McEvoy & Anna Meike, Brid Harper & Arty McGlynn, Liz Carrol & Jimmy Keane, Ré, Cathy Davey, David Kitt & Inni-k, Freddie White, Jim Page, The Lost Brothers, Radie Peat, Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh, Zoe Conway & John McIntrye, John Sheahan & Michael Howard, Loah, Sive & Maria Kelly, The Friel Sissters & The Kane Sisters, Dori Freeman, Sibéal Ní Chasaide, Daoiri Farrell, The Eskies, Phelim Drew, Martin Harley & Stephen James Smith, The Black Feathers & The Once, Les Barker, Seána Davey & Stephen Doherty, Mark Redmond & Stephen Doherty
The ever-popular Front Row Sessions also returns to TradFest. This is an exclusive opportunity to see the best Irish Folk and Ballad artists up close and personal in the legendary bars of Temple Bar. Artists for 2019 include: The Fureys, Stockton’s Wing, The Kilkennys, The Henry Girls, The Young Folk and Paddy Casey.
A unique experience in Dublin’s fair city……start planning your trip to Dublin next January NOW!
TradFest is supported by The Temple Bar Company, Dublin City Council, Smithwicks, Failte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, RTE Supporting the Arts, IMRO, Culture Ireland, OPW and irishcentral.com
