Five Days. OneTown. All Trad.
Dungarvan | 17–21 June
Tickets for TuneFest Dungarvan 2026 go on sale Saturday 28th February at 9am.
TuneFest Dungarvan is back for five days, 17th–21st June — turning the town into a non-stop celebration of traditional Irish music. From headline concerts at the Town Hall to late-night sessions in Club Creation, outdoor gigs buzzing in Grattan Square and workshops with top-class tutors, it's a full-on festival week of tunes, talent and atmosphere — all in the heart of Dungarvan. This is the sell-out festival that fills the town.
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Five days means five chances to catch world-class trad. Makem & Clancy kick things off Thursday night at the Town Hall. Friday brings Cherish the Ladies to the stage.
Saturday is a full takeover.
Start the night with Cherish the Ladies live in concert at 7pm in the Town Hall Theatre, followed by The Big Saturday Session featuring The Rising, Damien Mullane, Eugene Quinn and Colm Keane at Club Creation.
Then keep the night going at Lawlors Hotel from 9:30pm with Social Dancing and live music from Patrick O’Sullivan.
Anyone who purchases a Saturday Cherish the Ladies ticket receives free entry to the Social Dancing event on the same night.
Sunday closes with Danú at the Park Hotel..
FIVE DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC
Thursday 18 June – Makem & Clancy
Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm doors / 8pm start
€30 + booking fee
Friday 19 June – Cherish the Ladies
Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm doors / 8pm start
€30 + booking fee
Saturday 20 June –
Cherish the Ladies (Town Hall Theatre, 7pm)
The Big Saturday Session (Club Creation) €25 + booking fee (Standing Event)
Featuring: Damien Mullane, Eugene Quinn, Colm Keane / The Rising
Social Dancing with Patrick O’Sullivan (Lawlors Hotel, 9:30pm)
Sunday 21 June –
Frankie Gavin & Catherine McHugh with Dónal Murphy, Patrick & David Doocey
Town Hall Theatre, 3pm
Danú in Concert
Park Hotel, 7pm doors / 7:30pm opening act Don Stiffe & Ger O’Donnell
€30 + booking fee
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Years of Celebration
5 Days
One Town. All Trad.
Sell-Out
Festival
Gig Rig
Enjoy free, outdoor performances on the Gig Rig throughout the weekend as Grattan Square turns into the beating heart of TuneFest.
Expect a buzzing crowd, big tunes and a proper festival atmosphere right in the centre of town — the perfect spot to drop in, soak it up, and catch incredible trad in the open air.
Gig Rig times (Grattan Square):
- Saturday: 3:30pm
- Sunday: 2:20pm
Pub Sessions
The heart of TuneFest beats in Dungarvan's pubs.
From morning sessions to late-night jams, the town comes alive with music day and night. You'll find traditional musicians — locals and visitors — bringing tunes to every corner of Dungarvan. Drop into any pub and you'll stumble onto a session: intimate sets in quiet corners, spontaneous jams with friends, and the kind of trad that keeps you on your feet until closing time. It's authentic, it's alive, and it's what TuneFest is all about.
Workshops
Our much-loved TuneFest workshops return this June, bringing immersive, hands-on traditional music sessions back to Dungarvan.
Designed for intermediate to advanced musicians, these focused sessions aim to refine technique, expand repertoire and deepen your understanding of Irish traditional music. Please note: these workshops are not suitable for beginners.
🎻 Workshop Tutors 2026
Tara Breen – Fiddle SOLD OUT
Caoimhín Ó Fearghail – Pipes / Flute / Whistle SOLD OUT
Keelan McGrath – Accordion
Ademar O’Connor – Banjo
Danny Collins – Bodhrán
Colm Browne - Concertina
Tom Morrow - Fiddle
Ann Mulqueen & Alice Fitzgerald – Singing
📅 Date: Saturday 20th June 2026
📍 Venue: To Be Confirmed
💶 Instrument Workshops: €20 (includes Eventbrite booking fee)
🎤 Singing Workshop: €10 (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
Participants must bring their own instrument.
Busking Competition
Saturday 20 June 2026 – Registration at 2pm outside The Local on Grattan Square. €5 per person.
Young musicians get the chance to showcase their talent on one of Dungarvan's busiest spots, with a real audience and real buzz. It's a brilliant platform for emerging trad talent.
Under 18's only
A FESTIVAL FOR ALL AGES
TuneFest is committed to fostering the next generation of musicians. Whether it's the busking competition, workshops with All-Ireland Champion tutors, or simply soaking up the atmosphere at the gig rig, there's something for every age and skill level. Five days means five chances to discover new music, meet musicians, and be part of a thriving trad community.
More Than Just Music
Dungarvan is a fantastic destination beyond the festival. The town is home to brilliant pubs, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Just outside town, the stunning Waterford Greenway offers a perfect escape. Whether you're staying for the day or making it a long weekend, Dungarvan has everything you need to make five days unforgettable.