Lavery’s

Shamrock Showband’s sound is built on their fascination with country and Irish records, old time American fiddle music, sampling and punk. Supporting John Spillane.

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world. Supported by local legends The Shamrock Showband.

Lavery's Bus Tour with Paul "Donzo" Donnelly Pints, Punks & Paramilitaries Before he was named Wanderlust's Top UK Tour Guide, Paul "Donzo" Donnelly spent four years working the door at Lavery's during Belfast's ceasefire years. From punks to politicians, students to paramilitaries, he had a front-row seat to one of the most fascinating periods in …

Patrick Ní Hoolihan is a songwriter and ballad singer from Belfast. Incredibly talented, he is the frontman of indie band Buí and one half of ballad due The Alcoves. Supporting Ispíní na hÉireann.

Ispíní na hÉireann are a revolutionary trad fusion collective from Dublin, fronted by Tomás Mulligan, Paahto Cummins, and Declan Gillen. Rooted in Irish traditional music yet fearlessly inventive, the band brings together some of Ireland’s most exciting and talented contemporary musicians for a raucous and unique musical experience. Supported by Belfast native Patrick Ní Hoolihan.

Paddy McKeown is a musician, composer, and visual artist based in Belfast. Catch Paddy's support set for The Wran.

Hailing from the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford, The Wran are four brothers: Tommy, Danny, Seán and Stephen Dunford. They bring a fresh voice to Irish music, blending trad with punk and a hint of psychedelia to create music that feels both timeless and new. Supported by Belfast favourite Paddy McKeown.

Brinsley McNamara is a content creator, adventurer, and author or ‘Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide to the Island’. He’s travelled up and down the country seeking strange, curious, and lesser-known places, traditions, and stories of Ireland to share through is book, podcast, and on his social media channel ‘Weird Ireland’. From holy wells to endemic …

A fresh, unique and vibrant sound that most bands take years to establish. Talent hanging out of them! A truly brilliant trad band." - Niamh Dunne (Beoga) This Irish five-piece band from the North of Ireland are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition. they have taken both sides of …