‘Unbelievable’ success of Belfast Fleadh is ‘dream come true’ for organisers
7 sources·Updated August 10, 2026
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- Irish Times Culture·9h agoFleadh ‘miracle’ sparks optimism for Belfast’s future
Cultural connections – and a vision of a pedestrian-friendly city – leave a lasting impact
Read at Irish Times Culture → - BBC UK News·13h agoFrom pop-up bars to transport: What can Fleadh thinking do for Belfast all-year round?
The city saw 1.65 million visits during the Fleadh but what can Belfast learn from the experience ahead of next year's event and beyond?
Read at BBC UK News → - Irish Independent Ireland·20h ago‘A real step forward’: Call for permanent pedestrianised zone in Belfast city centre after Fleadh successRead at Irish Independent Ireland →
- BBC Top Stories·22h ago'Roll on 2027' as Fleadh 2026 in Belfast comes to an end
The 2026 festival was being hosted in the city for the first time and ended on Sunday.
Read at BBC Top Stories → - The Journal·1d agoDid you visit Belfast for this year’s Fleadh?
More than a million people are estimated to have attended this year’s event, the first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann hosted in Belfast.
Read at The Journal → - Irish Independent·1d ago‘Unbelievable’ success of Belfast Fleadh is ‘dream come true’ for organisers
More than one million people will have attended week-long festival of traditional music
Read at Irish Independent → - Irish Examiner Ireland·2d agoSuccess of Belfast Fleadh ‘a dream come true’ for organisers
Visitor numbers were estimated to have topped one million by Friday evening, already exceeding the 800,000 expected by Sunday
Read at Irish Examiner Ireland →
