Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Wexford town | 3rd – 10th August 2025

 

Come celebrate Irish culture in County Wexford with us this summer!

County Wexford welcomes Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Wexford town this August. The world’s biggest renowned celebration of traditional Irish music, culture and entertainment will fill every street, lane and corner across the town, set to be the most memorable one yet. With official events and competitions set to take place in over 18 different venues, bars and pubs across the town, musicians and performers of all ages will gather for this unforgettable festival in the sunny southeast.

 

What to expect? 

Get ready to enjoy more than a week of traditional Irish music at the world’s largest annual music festival. Expect street performances, intimate gigs, concerts, hundreds of competitions and céilís, big-name acts and everything else that comes with celebrating the very best of traditional Irish music and performance talent.

 

 

 

 

What is Comhaltas?

Comhaltas is an organisation that runs a number of Irish traditional music, song, dance and language festivals called Fleadh Cheoil. The Irish translation of Fleadh Cheoil being ‘Festival of Music’ with everything from trad sessions, céilí and set dancing to competitions in music, song and dance ranging from local county and regional to provincial and All-Ireland levels. 

County Wexford will see the annual All-Ireland Fleadh bring thousands of talented participating musicians, dancers, performers and Gaeilgeoirs to Ireland’s Ancient East with an estimated attendance of over one quarter of a million.

 

For more:

Find contact information for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Office, Wexford and the Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee 2024 here.

 

The Fringe Fleadh

In the lead-up to the Fleadh Cheoil this August, County Wexford will come alive with the sound, spirit, and soul of Irish tradition. From Rosslare to Enniscorthy, Gorey to New Ross, the entire county will be a stage for celebration as the Fringe Fleadh 2025 brings communities together through music, dance, art, and storytelling.

The Fringe Fleadh will feature an exciting and diverse programme of events designed to immerse locals and visitors alike in the heart of Irish culture. From traditional music echoing through cosy pubs to lively dance workshops, thought-provoking art exhibitions, and captivating storytelling sessions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

 

Plan your week at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Wexford 2025 at VisitWexford.ie

Come for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and stay to explore for longer.

Find your musical adventure in #VisitWexford this summer.