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.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Carlow or an Ireland route—we’ll plan parades & competitions, live trad music & dance, smart timing & venues, and a walkable stay near the town centre.
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DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 7–11 April 2026 (Tuesday–Saturday).
• Location for 2026: Carlow, Ireland — confirmed by organizers; see Official site.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; watch the organizer’s Program 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 Program for booking.
• Competitions & community events: Entry/registration details are issued by organizers 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.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest an Ireland route that includes the International Pan Celtic Festival at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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