Dublin Irish Festival 2026 Entertainment Lineup Announced and Tickets Now on Flash Sale
Spill the Craic with New 2026 Festival Entertainment Lineup and Ticket Flash Sale Now Through March 31
DUBLIN, Ohio (March 2, 2026) — Music, culture and dance await at one of the largest Irish Festivals in the world. Tickets for the 39th Dublin Irish Festival are now on flash sale, with prices at their best of the year today through March 31 for only $17. Entertainment will continue to be a top draw for guests with a dynamic lineup of musicians from across the globe, blending international talent with local artistry. The Festival returns this summer, July 31 through Aug. 2, for an unmatched celebration of Irish music, dance and beloved traditions.
Attendees will gain access to an exciting entertainment lineup featuring:
• Gaelic Storm (US)
• Altan (Ireland)
• The Gardiner Brothers (Ireland & US)
• Scythian (US)
• Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens (US)
• Ally the Piper (US)
• Howley (Ireland & US)
• Fanore (Ireland & US)
• O’Jizo (Japan)
• The Prodigals (US)
• Clada (Ireland)
• Billow Wood (Ireland)
• Drowsy Lads (from Columbus!)
• John Whelan All Star Ceili Band (US)
• The Narrowbacks (US)
• Sorcha (US)
For nearly four decades, the Dublin Irish Festival has been a gathering place for world-class musicians, dancers and cultural performers. Guests can experience a variety of Irish performances and sounds across seven music stages, 60 acts and more than 800 performers. The Festival will include 16 national and international entertainers, 26 local and regional artists, eight dance schools and seven pipe and drum bands, including 5 new acts.
“At the heart of the Festival, musicians from around the world come to share their diverse talents,” says Alison LeRoy, City of Dublin Director of Events. “As we welcome back classic headliners and present up-and-coming performers, it’s exciting to offer entertainment with something for everyone.”
Within the swell of music and dance, festival-goers can also explore the richness of Irish culture through savory foods, delicious Irish whiskeys, history re-enactors, hands-on workshops and several athletic demonstrations.
The Festival’s ticket flash sale runs through March 31, offering guests a simple way to save on tickets at dublinirishfestival.org/tickets. A flash sale is offered for one-day tickets ($17), weekend passes ($35) and the family pack ($40). Prices increase on April 1. Children ages 11 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
For an exclusive experience and packaged offerings that include covered areas/tents, premium views, parking passes, meals and beverages, the Dublin Irish Festival offers VIP Club Passes: Emerald Club, Dub Club, Temple Bar Club, Ultimate Music Experience and Ultimate Music +. All memberships include Festival admission and access to private restrooms and bars. New this year, skip the line with VIP Express Entrances.
Whether you’re discovering Irish culture for the first time or returning for a beloved annual tradition, the 2026 Festival promises a weekend filled with the essence of Irish culture for Central Ohio. As a world-renowned event, it secured national and international awards, including the top spot in the 2025 USA Today 10Best awards for Best Cultural Festival, American Bus Association Best of the Best Award and was honored as a World Festival and Event City with six Pinnacle Awards at the 70th Annual International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) Convention. Regional awards include the Best Suburban Festival in the CityScene 2025 Best of the ‘Bus awards and the 2nd Best Festival in Columbus, as recognized by Columbus Monthly.
For more information about the Dublin Irish Festival, visit DublinIrishFestival.org and follow the Festival on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
About the Dublin Irish Festival
Experience music, culture and dance at the 39th Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The 2026 Festival returns this summer, July 31, Aug. 1 & 2. Welcoming over 90,000 guests to Coffman Park for a three-day Irish Celebration, from concerts and Irish Dance to shopping and more.
