Fleadh Nua (New Festival) is a vibrant celebration of Irish traditional music, song, and dance, held each May in the city of Ennis, County Clare—one of Ireland’s great musical heartlands. Founded in 1970, the festival has grown into a week-long gathering of sessions, concerts, céilís, and workshops, attracting musicians and enthusiasts from across Ireland and beyond. The streets and pubs of Ennis come alive with music from morning till night, capturing the warmth and spontaneity of Ireland’s living folk tradition. Blending heritage, community, and joyful creativity, Fleadh Nua celebrates the enduring heartbeat of Irish culture.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check the Official site nearer the date.
• Recent pattern: 24 May–2 June 2025 (10 days) with daily concerts, céilithe, sessions and workshops — see Official site.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; follow the live Programme page for schedules and times.
LOCATION
• Town: Ennis, County Clare — events across the centre and key venues.
• Reference venue: Cois na hAbhna, Gort Road (festival hub) — details on the Official site.
• Map: Cois na hAbhna, Gort Road, Ennis — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Buy tickets: Many events are ticketed via partner venues (e.g., glór, Custy’s Music) — see Booking for official sales channels.
• Free & paid mix: Street entertainment and some sessions are free; check each listing in the Programme.
GOOD TO KNOW
• What to expect: Concerts, céilithe, workshops, Irish language events, street shows and more — overview on the Events page.
• Organiser: Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (Ennis/Co. Clare); contact via the festival Contact page.
• Exact timetable publishes annually: Final running order appears on the Programme page each spring.
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