Irish traditional music festival for beginners and improvers
Doolin, Co. Clare | 27 - 29 November 2026
Trad For All is a traditional music festival created especially for beginners and improvers of all ages.
The programme brings together workshops, sessions, performances & more, with plenty of ways to learn, take part and be inspired.
There is something for everyone to enjoy across the weekend. Join us in Doolin from 27th - 29th November 2026.
Trad For All
A festival for beginners & improvers
Our workshops are created especially for beginners and improvers of all ages. Learn new tunes, develop your skills and enjoy playing music with others, with friendly and encouraging tutors to guide you along the way.
Learn
Traditional music is meant to be shared. Bring your instrument and join a session, sing a song, try some dancing or play alongside others. With clear levels and welcoming settings, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout the weekend.
Take Part
Enjoy concerts, recitals and listening sessions featuring wonderful traditional musicians, singers and dancers. Discover new music, hear the festival tutors perform and enjoy some of the very best of the tradition. There will also be plenty to enjoy if you would rather simply sit back and listen.
Be Inspired
James Cullinan Tribute Concert
Trad For All will close with the James Cullinan Tribute Concert on Sunday 29 November at 7pm in The Barn at Hotel Doolin.
The evening will begin with a drinks reception from 6pm, followed by the concert at 7pm.
Diarmuid Ó Meachair, Jack Talty and Tony Linnane will perform for the launch of Tír na Gréine, a posthumous duet album by James Cullinan and Diarmuid Ó Meachair, followed by Moher & Friends.
It will be an evening celebrating James’s music and memory, bringing musicians, family and friends together to honour his contribution to the tradition.
Ready to join us? All tickets are now on sale, including individual workshops and events, alongside Weekend and Day Passes, with options for children, teenagers, adults and families.
Weekend Passes offer the best value for money, with booking fees covered by Trad For All. Each pass combines your chosen workshop with a selection of other festival events. Inclusions vary and no single pass covers every event, so please check what’s included before booking.
You can also choose individual workshop and event tickets, which have an additional booking fee.
Workshop places are limited, so advance booking is recommended. There are also free events throughout the weekend that don’t require advance booking.
Tickets
We want as many people as possible to enjoy Trad For All. If cost is a barrier to attending, please get in touch with us. We’d be happy to explore how we can help.
If you believe in what we’re doing and would like to support Trad For All, donations of any size are warmly appreciated, whether or not you can join us this year. Your contribution helps cover festival costs, offer additional events and create more opportunities for people to take part.
You can also support Trad For All by becoming a festival sponsor. Visit our sponsors page to find out more.