Events
Below you’ll find a list of the main events taking place during Trad For All. There will also be slow sessions, open intermediate sessions and listening sessions throughout the weekend. Full details of the Session Trail will be shared with ticket holders closer to the festival.
Weekend and day passes are available now, with tickets for individual events going on sale in November. Some events have limited capacity, so we recommend booking your pass early.
Trad For All
Official Festival Opening - “Can I Join In?” - Creating inclusive spaces in the tradition
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.
Pop-up Gaeltacht - Seisiún meánleibhéal oscailte
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.
Try The Pipes
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.
“Breaking Wind in Church” - Talk on local songs by Jim Carroll
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
Community Céilí for all levels with Louise O’Connor
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.