International Pan Celtic Festival is a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture, language, and music, held each spring in Ireland, with recent editions hosted in Carlow. The festival brings together participants from the six Celtic nations—Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man—for a week of concerts, dance, storytelling, and cultural exchanges. Highlights include the Pan Celtic Song Contest, colorful parades, and lively sessions that fill the town with the sounds of harps, fiddles, and pipes. Blending shared heritage, modern creativity, and cross-cultural friendship, the International Pan Celtic Festival celebrates the living spirit of the Celtic world.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 7–11 April 2026 (Tuesday–Saturday).
• Location for 2026: Carlow, Ireland — confirmed by organisers; see Official site.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; watch the organiser’s Programme page for concert & competition schedules.
LOCATION
• Venues: Across Carlow town (concerts, competitions and community events).
• Reference venue: VISUAL Carlow & George Bernard Shaw Theatre — see Venue.
• Map: VISUAL Carlow, Old Dublin Road, R93 A3K1 — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Per‑event ticketing: Many concerts and shows are ticketed directly by host venues (e.g., VISUAL Carlow); follow event links on the festival Programme for booking.
• Competitions & community events: Entry/registration details are issued by organisers via the Official site.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Six Celtic nations: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man come together for concerts, sessions and competitions — overview on About.
• Host city confirmation: Carlow announced as host for 2026–2027 — see Carlow Council notice.
• Plan early: Accommodation in Carlow books out quickly over festival week; base yourself within walking distance of the town centre.
Ready to go Celt‑hopping in Carlow? We’ll stitch together concerts, competitions and sessions, and book easy stays and rail links — Hire Tripologiste.