Masters of Tradition 2026 at Bantry, Co. Cork (various venues)
Dates: 8/19/2026 - 8/23/2026
📍 Theatre: Bantry, Co. Cork (various venues)
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Masters of Tradition 2026 is a multi-day festival of traditional music curated by Artistic Director Martin Hayes, featuring concerts, conversations, and unique musical experiences. Performers include Charlie Piggott and his son Rowan Piggott, The Weaving featuring Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich, Owen Spafford, and Cáit Ní Riain, as well as Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Louise Mulcahy, Portuguese musician Tiago Matias, cellist Clíodhna Ní Aodáin, and fiddle virtuoso Ryan Young. The festival includes a world premiere of Irish Rhapsody by Selena O'Neill, performed by Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy, alongside a new companion work by composer Seán Doherty. A Cainteanna talks series and popular Secret Concerts in surprise locations across the Bantry area also feature throughout the festival.
Cast and Creative Team for Masters of Tradition 2026 at Bantry, Co. Cork (various venues)
Creative Team
Martin Hayes
Artistic Director
Richie Piggott
Music Historian
Seán Doherty
Composer
News About Masters of Tradition 2026 at Bantry, Co. Cork (various venues)
MASTERS OF TRADITION Festival to Return to Bantry with World Premiere and Secret Concerts
July 16, 2026 West Cork Music's MASTERS OF TRADITION festival will feature a world premiere of Irish Rhapsody by rediscovered composer Selena O'Neill, alongside performances from Martin Hayes, Charlie Piggott, and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha in Bantry, Co. Cork.About the Theatre
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