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Fleadh Cheoil 2026: record one-million audience in Belfast

One of the world's biggest traditional music events closed its first Belfast edition with a record: organisers reported around one million visitors over eight days.

FestivalTV editorial team
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According to organisers, Fleadh Cheoil, held in Belfast, recorded around one million visitors over its eight days.

The event isn't a classic fenced-off festival: street programmes, competitions and cultural events mobilise entire districts of the city.

Summary

One of the world's biggest traditional music events closed its first Belfast edition with a record: organisers reported around one million visitors over eight days.

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