Irlanda in Festa | Bologna 2026

From March 13 to 17, 2026, Irlanda in Festa returns to Bologna for its 21st edition.

Five days of pure Celtic magic in Piazza Lucio Dalla, which transforms into a corner of Dublin, filled with music, colors, dances, and that unmistakable Irish energy that gets your foot tapping without you even noticing.

On stage, bands from Ireland, Italy, and across Europe will take turns, united by their love for folk music and their desire to celebrate: Folkabbestia, Brendan Melia, España Circo Este, Gang, The Jesse Janes, The Commitments, Modena City Ramblers… with more names to be announced. As always, there will be traditional Irish cuisine, with a dedicated street food area where you can savor classic Irish dishes alongside some regional Italian specialties. Also featured: the historic traditional crafts market, dance workshops, children’s activities, and darts tournaments.

Among the live music events currently scheduled (program subject to updates):

• Friday, March 13, 2026
  7:30 PM Brendan Melia (Ireland)
  9:00 PM Folkabbestia (Italy)
• Saturday, March 14, 2026
  Irlanda in Festa meets Ariano Folk Festival
  6:30 PM Psychophono Vinyl Set (Italy)
  8:00 PM Ngasa Ngasa (France/Italy)
  9:30 PM España Circo Este (Italy)
• Sunday, March 15, 2026
  7:30 PM The Jesse Janes (Ireland)
  9:30 PM Gang (Italy)
• Monday, March 16, 2026
  9:00 PM Dave Finnegan's Commitments (Ireland)
• Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  7:30 PM Kate & The Bard (Italy)
  9:00 PM Modena City Ramblers (Italy)