IN CASE you've been living on the moon all week, Belfast is currently playing host to the biggest celebration of Irish traditional music, song and dance in the world with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in the city for the very first time.
From today, Thursday, until Sunday TG4 will broadcast four spectacular nights of live entertainment from Belfast city centre, in the heart of the Fleadh, bringing viewers the very best of Ireland's musical stars alongside some of the most exciting new voices and talents emerging on the traditional music scene today.
This is the first time that Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has come to Belfast, the UNESCO City of Culture, and a unique opportunity to showcase Belfast's rich cultural landscape as hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on the city for a week-long celebration of Irish culture.
Produced by the award-winning Power Pictures, the live shows will be presented by three familiar faces with deep roots in traditional music and Irish culture.
Presented by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, Peadar Ó Goill and Gráinne McElwain live each night at 9:30pm, TG4’s Fleadh26 stages, located between Fountain Street and Castle Street, will come alive with electrifying performances from top traditional artists, rising stars, international guests, and freshly crowned competition winners, all broadcast live to audiences at home and abroad.
A selection of competitions will also be streamed on TG4.ie from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th. The crowd favourite 'Senior Céilí Band competition' takes place on Sunday. From live competitions and vibrant stage shows to family friendly Cúla4 content, the Fleadh experience will come to life across TG4, TG4.ie (player) and social platforms @TG4TV and @TradTG4.
Proinsias Ní Ghráinne, Commissioning Editor, TG4, said: “TG4 is delighted to be live broadcast partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 and work with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Belfast City Council, and the wider artistic community of Northern Ireland to bring the very best of the Fleadh across the globe on all TG4 broadcast platforms.
"Broadcasting live from a newly built Fleadh village, the Waterfront Hall and across the streets of Belfast, we look forward to four days and four nights of the very best of entertainment."
