Free Events 2025
Everyone is welcome at the Killaloe Music Festival!
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.
Friday 30th of May
11.00PM - liam o’riain’s pub, ballina
LATE NIGHT JAM SESSION
Cross the river for a lively music session, sustained by local musicians for over twenty years.
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.
Sunday 1st of June
1.00PM - OUR LADY & ST. LUA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, BallinA
LUNCHTIME CHORAL CONCERT
Six local choirs will come together in this annual celebration of the strength of the region’s choral tradition.
4.00pm - Liam O’Riain’s pub, ballina
FESTIVAL TRAD SESSION
A lively session of Traditional Irish music with long-time musicians from the area.