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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the key information in this FestivalTV article?
- 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.
- Where is the festival or event taking place?
- Belfast, Egyesült Királyság.
- Which festival year does this article cover?
- 2026.
- What is the original source?
- IQ Magazine / Fleadh Cheoil.

