The All-Ireland Fleadh is to return to Belfast for the second year in a row in 2027. Some of the artists involved will include musician Sharon Shannon and her Big Band who will headline the main stage outside Belfast City Hall on Sunday August 2. “We’re delighted our city will host the Fleadh again in 2027,” he said. “The decision to host the Fleadh in Belfast again in 2027 reflects the scale of our ambition and the strength of our partnership with Belfast City Council,” he said. “We appreciate the work that Belfast City Council and Ards CCE have put into planning 2026 and for their 2027 bid.”Niall McClean, chairman of Ards CCE, added: “It’s a privilege to host the event in Belfast in both 2026 and 2027.

Source: Irish Examiner March 08, 2026 09:04 UTC