Lisburn & Castlereagh Fleadh Fringe Festival

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Experience the energy and excitement of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Fleadh Fringe Festival as Lisburn City Centre comes alive with music, dance, food and family fun this August.

Taking place across Market Square, Bow Street and Castle Gardens, this vibrant programme offers a packed schedule of FREE entertainment for all ages.

Enjoy an exciting mix of live music, cultural dance performances, street entertainment and walkabout acts, alongside a bustling artisan craft market in Market Square.

Food lovers can visit the Lisburn Castlereagh Demo Kitchen, hosted by local broadcaster, producer and video journalist Denise Watson, featuring live demonstrations from The Daily Apron and BBC Best Home Cook winner Suzie Lee.

Families can enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the weekend, including face painting, craft workshops, bubble entertainment and interactive performances.

The festival celebrates culture and creativity with an exciting programme of performances featuring Irish, Spanish, Bollywood and Highland dancing, alongside live music from Trinity Trio, TROUT, EFFIE, Tia Bow, Boom Strutt Brass and East Belfast Traditional Musicians.

Whether you're looking to enjoy live music, sample local food, support artisan traders, spend time with family or simply soak up the festival atmosphere, the Fleadh Fringe Festival promises a memorable weekend of entertainment in the heart of Lisburn City Centre.

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LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMME

Friday 7th  August | Market Square

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wookalily - Members Sharon and Adele of renowned Belfast alt-folk band Wookalily bring a stripped-back bluegrass set featuring banjo, guitar and rich harmonies.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Aqua Tofana - Fronted by Eva Kearney, Aqua Tofana blends soul, contemporary sound and powerful vocals from one of Northern Ireland's most exciting emerging artists.

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack Devlin - A Northern Irish singer-songwriter known for emotive lyrics, evocative storytelling and heartfelt performances.

7:00pm - 8:00pm
McAuley McKeown McCullagh Trad Band - Three accomplished musicians bringing traditional Irish music to life through fiddle, guitar and bodhrán.

Saturday 8th August | Market Square

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Trinity Trio - Members of acclaimed folk group The Dandy Horses, performing a captivating mix of traditional and contemporary folk music.

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Boom Strutt Brass - An energetic Belfast-based brass band inspired by the vibrant sounds of New Orleans' Second Line tradition.

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tia Bow - A distinctive contemporary folk artist blending acoustic instruments, atmospheric electronics and powerful storytelling.

3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFFIE - A Belfast-based singer-songwriter known for work across pop and electronic genres and a chart-topping songwriter on RTÉ's The Hit.

4:00pm - 5:00pm
TROUT - Brothers Danny and Zachary Trouton combine contemporary folk and ambient soundscapes in an intimate and atmospheric performance.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Belfast Traditional Musicians - Celebrating the rich traditions of Irish music through jigs, reels, hornpipes, airs and tunes from Ireland and beyond.
 

DANCE PROGRAMME

Saturday 8th August | Bow Street

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peacock School of Irish Dance

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spanish Dance Performance & Interactive Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnston School of Highland Dance

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bollywood Dancers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sarah Graham School of Highland Dance

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Amber Campbell Irish Dancers & TA-DA Irish Dancers

Interactive Dance Experience

The Spanish Dance performance will include a workshop element, giving audiences the opportunity to learn some basic steps, discover the cultural heritage behind the dances and get involved in the performance.

Friday 7 August | 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 8 August | 12pm - 6pm
Market Square, Lisburn City Centre
FREE Admission