Family Events 2025

This year’s festival has multiple events that are suitable for all ages, so why not bring the whole family along for some magical musical fun?

Wednesday 28th of May

10.00am - Lakeside Hotel, Ballina

ALL AGES EVENT - School Summits

The Festival launches by bringing together all the National Schools in the area with a special musical celebration in which they perform to and with each other.

Saturday 31st of May

11.00AM - Lakeside Hotel, Ballina

COFFEE CONCERT - QUARTETS IN THE CONSERVATORY

Enjoy the wonderful views of Killaloe from the Lakeside Hotel, while listening to two of Ireland’s most exciting young quartets.

3.00pm - Killaloe Catholic Church, Killaloe

FAMILY EVENT - MUSICIANS OF THE FUTURE

Continuing the theme of youth, this special event at the Catholic church, on the site of Brian Boru’s palace, features younger musicians of the region taking their first steps into festival performance.

Monday 2nd of June

4.00Pm - location tbd

ALL AGES EVENT - The Extraordinary Saga of Dr Darkpants

Actors, internationally recognised musicians, local artists and community ensembles will all be featured along the way of a whirlwind narrative journey.