Michael McGoldrick Big Band at Mandela Hall
Dates: 7/26/2026
📍 Theatre: Mandela Hall
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The Michael McGoldrick Big Band opens the Belfast TradFest 2026 headline concert series at Mandela Hall on 26 July. The performance showcases a bold and ambitious project from internationally acclaimed flute, whistle, and uilleann pipes virtuoso Michael McGoldrick. Belfast TradFest, now in its eighth edition, runs from 26 July to 2 August 2026 and has grown into one of the world's leading celebrations of traditional arts.
Cast and Creative Team for Michael McGoldrick Big Band at Mandela Hall
Cast
Pauline Scanlon
Ensemble
Barry Kerr
Ensemble
Libby McCrohan
Ensemble
Sylvain Barou
Ensemble
Bríd Harper
Ensemble
The Bonny Men
Ensemble
CUAS
Ensemble
Gerry O'Beirne
Ensemble
Brian Finnegan
Ensemble
John Williams
Ensemble
Winifred Horan
Ensemble
Séamus Egan
Ensemble
Michael McGoldrick
Ensemble
Ed Boyd
Ensemble
John Joe Kelly
Ensemble
Sarah Allen
Ensemble
Creative Team
Kearney Melia Barker Communications
Media Contact
Dónal O'Connor
Artistic Director
News About Michael McGoldrick Big Band at Mandela Hall
BELFAST TRADFEST Adds New Headlining Shows to Lineup
June 02, 2026 Belfast TradFest announced Four Men and a Dog and Cherish the Ladies as headline additions to its 2026 programme, joining Solas, Flook, and others for a week-long celebration of traditional music across Belfast.
Belfast TradFest 2026 Reveals Headline Concert Series
April 22, 2026 Belfast TradFest announced its headline concert series, featuring Flook's biggest Belfast show to date, Solas's 30th anniversary performance, and the Michael McGoldrick Big Band across multiple city venues.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Mandela Hall?
Cherish the Ladies (07/26/26-07/26/26)
Solas (07/31/26-07/31/26)
Flook (08/01/26-08/01/26)
Four Men and a Dog (08/01/26-08/01/26)
Solas (07/31/26-07/31/26)
Flook (08/01/26-08/01/26)
Four Men and a Dog (08/01/26-08/01/26)
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