Whelanslive.com in assoc. with Smithwick’s Irish Ales presents
WHELAN’S TRAD & FOLK FESTIVAL 2026
featuring
KÍLA
plus support
Whelan’s Main Venue • Fri 14th August 2026 • FREE ENTRY
FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
Wed 12th: GRÁDA
Thur 13th: CAROLINE KEANE & BAND
Thur 13th: RATTLING ARK (upstairs)
Fri 14th: KÍLA *FREE*
Sat 15th: SHAMROCK SHOWBAND *FREE*
Sun 16th: EMMA LANGFORD
Mon 17th: MOLLY DONNERY
Thur 20th: THE OCELOTS
TICKETS HERE
“One of the most beautifully euphoric live experiences” BBC World Review
‘Softly spoken off stage and complete lunatics on it, Kíla have torn up the rulebook with their wantonly eclectic mix of styles, Brilliant!’ Hot Press
“Whatever it is… this is it. Kíla are right there at the cusp of it… Somehow you get the feeling they lit the fuse for the big bang.” Bono
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TICKETS
FREE ENTRY – no tickets required
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the Silent Disco in the upstairs venue & the Karaoke in Little Whelan’s – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos