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Celebrate the opening weekend of Belfast TradFest with a spectacular outdoor céilí at the iconic Titanic Slipways. Featuring the acclaimed Blackwater Céilí Band alongside special guest singers, this large-scale afternoon céilí promises lively tunes, dancing and plenty of craic in one of Belfast's most historic settings.

Whether you're an experienced céilí dancer or simply looking to soak up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome to join the fun as music and dance take over the waterfront.

The line-up includes:

  • Blackwater Céilí Band
  • Niamh McGlinchey
  • Jack Warnock
  • Down Academy Pipe Band
  • Cleamairí Feirste - Belfast Wren Boys
  • Causeway Shantymen
  • Selkies Sea Shanty Women
  • Buoys of Ballisodare, and
  • the Glengormley School of Traditional Music.

There will be a bodhrán circle, children's maritime art workshops, face painters, funfair, food village, and music stage at SS Nomadic.

  • When 26 July 2026: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
  • How long 4 hrs
  • Where Titanic Slipways
  • Price Free but tickets required

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