Free Events 2025
Everyone is welcome at the Killaloe Music Festival!
Wednesday 28th of May
10.00am - 11.00am: 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 - 12.00pm: 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 - 4.00pm: 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 - 3.00pm: 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.