Trad For All opens with a participatory discussion exploring how we can create more welcoming and inclusive spaces in traditional music. Join Charles Monod, Tara Connaghan, Mary MacNamara and Kirsten Allstaff to listen, ask questions and share your own experiences.

A special event for teenagers aged 13–17, featuring a live concert with Alltacht followed by an open session. An opportunity for teens to meet, enjoy music and play with others who share their interest in traditional music.

Bring a few tunes and your cúpla focal to this free pop-up Gaeltacht at Sean Nos Bakery. Hosted by Áine Mhaoir and Turlough Malone, it’s an open intermediate trad session where all levels of Irish are welcome. Join us in Doolin on Saturday 28 November at 2pm.

A relaxed open session for secondary school musicians, hosted by Trad For All festival tutors. Bring your instrument, play tunes with others and build your confidence in a friendly and supportive setting. All instruments and levels are welcome.

A relaxed and welcoming concert for families with toddlers and young children, featuring Therese McInerney, Rachel Reid and Pat Dowling. Little ones are free to move, respond and enjoy live traditional music in their own way.

Ever wondered how the uilleann pipes work? Come hear them up close and have a go yourself, with guidance from pipers Tom Delany and Mikie Smyth. Presented with Na Píobairí Uilleann, Try the Pipes welcomes children, teens and adults to Doolin National School on Saturday 28 November at 3pm.

How did a shipwreck, a local character or a bit of village gossip become a song? In Breaking Wind in Church, collector Jim Carroll explores the stories behind West Clare’s locally made songs and what they tell us about life in the area. The 45-minute talk is followed by a singing session hosted by Seán Lyons. Bring a song to share or come along to listen.

Free event · Saturday 28 November 2026 at 3pm · Doolin Inn

An intimate listening concert with Mary MacNamara, Sorcha Costello and Geraldine Cotter, presented by The Attic Sessions, the acclaimed acoustic concert series organised by Tunes From Doolin.

A relaxed open session for primary school musicians, hosted by Trad For All festival tutors. Bring your instrument, play tunes with other children and build your confidence in a friendly and supportive setting. All instruments and levels are welcome.

Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing and fun at the Trad For All Community Céilí, hosted by Louise O’Connor with live music provided by festival tutors. Whether you are an experienced dancer or attending your first céilí, everyone is welcome to come along, meet people and join in.

A relaxed and welcoming singing circle hosted by acclaimed local trio Mná, featuring Kate Daly, Theresa Garrihy and Kathleen Malone, together with Pat Dowling. Come to share a song, join in with others or simply listen and enjoy.

A relaxed and inclusive open session celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, hosted by QuareClare & friends. LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies are invited to bring an instrument, share a few tunes and enjoy playing music together.

The inaugural James Cullinan Tribute Concert will celebrate the music and legacy of the much-respected Clare fiddle player and gentleman. Featuring Diarmuid Ó Meachair, Tony Linnane and Jack Talty for the launch of Tír na Gréine, followed by Moher & Friends, we hope this will become an annual celebration of James and his lasting contribution to traditional music.