Belfast's iconic Custom House Square and The Telegraph Building to host FREE Fleadh celebrations

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 15th Jul 2026

Two pillars of Belfast’s live events circuit, Custom House Square and The Telegraph Building have announced a weeklong programme of FREE events to celebrate the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in the city, named The Fleadh Zone.

From Monday 3rd – Saturday 8th of August these iconic venues will be open across various dates to the public with a full programme of music featuring over 30 live acts and DJs; including The Shamrocks, Huartan, Ryan McMullan, Cammy Barnes, RÓIS, with more special guests yet to be announced.

Belfast's legendary venue, The Limelight, will also play host to a series of ticketed Fleadh-focused performances featuring Navan electronic duo Le Boom, Scottish folk band Talisk, All Folk'd Up and many more.

The Fleadh Zone - (Zón na Fleidhe)

Custom House Square - Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August from 2pm.

The Telegraph Building - Monday 3rd to Saturday 8th August from 12pm daily.

Keep an eye on socials for full program details dropping soon!

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