At a Glance - 2026 Schedule
In this exciting programme curated by our Artistic Director, Diane Daly, artists from across Ireland and around the world will be joining us in our beautiful cathedral space.
Click on each concert for more information.
Wednesday 27th of May
10.30am - Lakeside Hotel, Ballina
ALL AGES EVENT - Schools Summit
A gathering of children from local national schools in a joyful celebration of music and creativity.
Friday 29th of May
7.00PM - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
Copland, Lanzilotti, Dvořák, Barber and Bernstein. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, reflecting hope, dynamism and diversity.
10.00PM - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
LATE NIGHT CONCERT - Immersion: Standing at the Edge
A late-night, surround sound experience in the historic nave of the cathedral, blending poetry, projections, song and beautiful music.
Saturday 30th of May
11.00AM - Lakeside Hotel, Ballina
Join two of Ireland’s most exciting young ensembles, Banshee Brass and the Tara String Quartet. Free Admission.
3.00pm - Killaloe Catholic Church, Killaloe
FAMILY EVENT - Next Generation Afternoon Concert
Students from local music schools take to the stage in a showcase of emerging talent. Curated by Áine Doolan. Free Admission.
7.00pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
von Bingen, Harron, Shostakovich, Wagner & Brahms. With Limerick Chamber Choir, a violin and dancer duet and a World Premiere.
10.00pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
LATE NIGHT CONCERT - Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi
An iconic performer and Pulitzer Prize winner, Rhiannon Giddens brings her unmistakable voice and vision to a rare, intimate late night concert.
Sunday 31st of May
2.00PM - OUR LADY & ST. LUA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, BallinA
Six local choirs perform to and with each other in a celebration of community music making. Free admission.
4.00pm - Liam O’Riain’s pub, ballina
Facilitated by Deirdre Scanlon. Musicians welcome to join. Free admission.
7.00Pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
EVENING CONCERT - La Belle Époque
Our final evening concert transports us to Paris, a city of revolution, reinvention and artistic daring. With music from Satie, Stravinsky, Debussy and more.
10.00Pm - ST. FLANNAN’S CATHEDRAL, Killaloe
LATE NIGHT CONCERT - Focail agus Fuaim
Two of Ireland’s most compelling young voices, Denise Chaila and Sibéal Ní Chasaide, meet for the first time in a late-night encounter of word and song in the nave of the cathedral.
Monday 1st of June
4.00Pm - Lakeside hotel, ballina
ALL AGES EVENT - Choose Your Own Adventure
A joyful, large-scale theatrical celebration involving professional actors and musicians alongside community performers of all ages, combining music, movement and storytelling.
