Music Festivals

Clonakilty Guitar Festival

September
Clonakilty
Co. Cork
Ireland

Established in 2005, this festival is dedicated to various styles and techniques that make guitar one of the most versatile and influent instruments in the world. From bluegrass to blues, jazz, rock folk and acoustic fingerstyle, everything you can have from a guitar.

More information on: clonguitarfest.com

Cobh Blues Experience

Kerry International Chamber Music Festival

September – October
Co. Kerry
Ireland

Kerry International Chamber Music Festival is dedicated to classical and folk music since 1998. The musicians perform chamber repertoire’s masterpieces, give workshops and disclose Kerry’s rich traditions.

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

October
Cork City
Co. Cork
Ireland

The Cork Jazz Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful Arts Cultural Events and one of the top three Jazz music festivals in the world. It attracts over 40,000 visitors to Cork City each October Bank Holiday Weekend to hear over 1,000 musicians perform in concerts, clubs and pubs around the city.

More information on guinnessjazzfestival.com

The Kinsale Fringe Jazz Festival

October
Kinsale
Co. Cork
Ireland

Jazz and Blues featuring artists from USA, UK and Ireland coinciding with the Cork Jazz Festival.

The Galway Early Music Festival

September – October
Co. Kerry
Ireland

Annual festival inclusing performances, workshops, events and theatre in the Galway City Museum and in the street.

More information on galwayearlymusic.com