Free Events 2025

Everyone is welcome at the Killaloe Music Festival!


Wednesday 28th of May


10.00am - Lakeside Hotel, Ballina

ALL AGES EVENT - Schools Summit

The festival launches with a special musical celebration featuring performances from all local National Schools, bringing young musicians together in a unique showcase.


Friday 30th of May

11.00PM - liam o’riain’s pub, ballina

LATE NIGHT JAM SESSION

The Last Friday is a music collective meeting monthly at Liam O’Riain’s Bar. Set up by songwriters for music lovers, no evening is ever the same. Journeying from pop, via folk, taking a detour through cosmic rock, lingering a little in the blues, but always ending later than anyone expected.


Saturday 31st of May


11.00AM - Lakeside Hotel, Ballina

COFFEE CONCERT - QUARTETS IN THE CONSERVATORY

Two of Ireland’s most exciting young quartets, selected by the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Cork School of Music, perform in a scenic setting overlooking the River Shannon.

3.00pm - Killaloe Catholic Church, Killaloe

FAMILY EVENT - MUSICIANS OF THE FUTURE

A special showcase featuring young musicians (ages 8-18) from the region, performing in the historic setting of Brian Boru’s palace.


Sunday 1st of June


2.00PM - 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.


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