Irish acts performing include Wallis Bird, David Keenan, Clare Sands, Paddy Keenan, Lorraine Nash and Sandy Kelly. The final day, Sunday, January 18th, will see Belfast streets, pubs, shops and pop-up spots host the event’s Music Trail. The Ennio Morricone ExperienceEnnio Morricone Experience: Francesca De NardiEnnio Morricone, who died in 2020, wrote more than 400 scores for cinema and television (as well as at least 100 classical works). A pre-event talk (Kevin Barry Room, 6.15pm) will feature Douglas on his musical life and the evening’s repertoire. Book it this weekCork International Choral Festival, April 29th-May 3rd, corkchoral.ieGavin James, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, May 2nd, ticketmaster.ieSt Etienne, 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, September 22nd, ticketmaster.ieSam Campbell, Vicar Street, Dublin, October 2nd, ticketmaster.ie

Source: The Irish Times January 09, 2026 17:26 UTC