Donegal - Upcoming Music Gigs

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Sea Sessions 2022

Tickets from €129.90 on Thursday at 9am.⚡☀️🌊

#HurryUpSummer #SeaSessions22 #Surf #Music https://t.co/G8mkovylAg

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Good to see gigs back in Donegal properly this year!

I'll post some updates over the next few days for anyone looking for some gig inspiration

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Local Letterkenny promoter Disturance is putting on a showcase to mark 6 years of alternative rock, metal and punk gigs.

The NW is in bad need of more alternative gigs like this.

Saturday Feb 25th - No 58 Letterkenny (Above The Central bar) - €10

NIMAN

I know not strictly Donegal, but a lot of Donegal folk will attend, but anyone know when lineup details start to be released for Stendhal?

Penfailed

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120261357#Comment_120261357

No idea...but I've got my tickets already 😊

NIMAN

Same.

lc180

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120261357#Comment_120261357

Looking forward to the lineup also! Never been but plotting a trip this year.

NIMAN

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263054#Comment_120263054

Did my 1st visit last year, just for one day.

Really enjoyed it, so booked a family pass for entire event this year.

Penfailed

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263435#Comment_120263435

I've been to the past five or six. It's a great wee festival.

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Dream Baby Dream is curated and commissioned by Foggy Notions and Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny

March 3rd - Lemoncello + Rachael Lavelle

March 4th - Katie Kim + Elaine Howley

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Rory Gallagher Festival Ballyshannon June 1st - 4th 2023

The Festival is a 4-day event from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th June 2023 and it includes 3 Headline Ticketed Big Top Concerts on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th June 2023. Festival Headline Acts for 2023 in Ballyshannon include Michael Schenker Group, Band of Friends, Eric Gales Band (USA), Pat McManus Band, Laurence Jones Band, Johnny Gallagher & The Boxtie Band, Bullfrog Taste Express (NL), Grainne Duffy Band, Zac Schulze Band and many more - In all there are 30 Acts on 15 Stages over 4 Days in Association with Failte Ireland. 

There are non-stop open-air Free to view concerts on the streets of Ballyshannon, non-stop Pub Blues Rock sessions, Exhibitions, Gigs at the renowned Rory Gallagher Statue in the heart of Ballyshannon.

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John R Miller & JP Harris feat. Chloe Edmonstone

Balor Theatre Ballybofey

Date - 07/03/2023 8:00 pm

3 acclaimed Americana artists in one great evening of music.

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Declan O'Rourke - An Grainan Theatre October 13th 2023.

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David Keenan - Social Live Derrybeg - Wednesday May 3rd 2023

David Keenan will take his Irish Tour to Social Live, Gaoth Dobhair, the counties newest and highly anticipated venue in Derrybeg.

David Keenan has been among the most fascinating new Irish artists of the past ten years.

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Balor Theatre Ballybofey

April 6th

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Gweedore July 7 & 8

NIMAN

I know Stendhal technically isn't a Donegal music event, but a lot of DL'ers would attend it, so:

Penfailed

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120405166#Comment_120405166

I got my tickets ages ago on the Early Bird offer 😎

NIMAN

Same.

They said this is 1st phase of announcements. I do hope other headliners are announced, as I don't think that lineup is strong.

Penfailed

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120412695#Comment_120412695

Pretty weak line up for me too. It's always enjoyable though.

muffler

Dont know if its actually sold out or not

lc180

Any idea where in Gweedore this festival is held?

Lineup not really my cup of tea but Ash are always great anytime I see them.

muffler

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120415515#Comment_120415515

Sorry, I don't know where exactly it is. I just got the flyer from a family member who will be playing there.

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Viper Central - Balor Theatre Ballybofey May 26th.

Vancouver’s Viper Central rip it up bluegrass style with sweet n' crunchy harmonies and tight melodic breaks that'll make your heart soar, your feet shuffle and your blood curdle.

Canadian roots and the traditions of American Bluegrass, Country, Rockabilly and Old-time influence their ever evolving style. All members of this rotating group contribute original songs but won't hesitate to deliver up their take on an ages-old mournful waltz or bring the house down with a barn-burning bluegrass standard.

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The Frank & Walters (Acoustic)

Balor Theatre Ballybofey

Saturday July 8th

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Sharon Shannon Mary Coughlan Frances Black & Their Full Band perform live at Ionad Cois Locha Dunlewey Theatre on Sat 6th May 2023.

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Balor Theatre Thursday May 4th

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Not strictly a Donegal music gig, but might interest folk close to the border.

Imelda May and Damien Dempsey playing in Ebrington Square, Derry, 28th May

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Anna Mieke - RCC Letterkenny July 13th 2023.

RTÉ Choice Music Prize (Irish Album of the Year) award winnerAnna Mieke’s deft songwriting and enveloping compositions have asserted her as a vital voice amongst Ireland’s alt-folk genre. The Irish multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Wicklow toes the line between folk forms and vivid dreamscapes, drawing on traditional and contemporary motifs.

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Donegal Town Summer Festival coming up on 30 June:

Qween played there some years back and were quite good.

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120541120#Comment_120541120

I saw QWEEN not so long ago, a really good cover band! This looks like a bit of fun.

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Pretty Happy - RCC Letterkenny Saturday July 22nd.

Pretty Happy is a 3-piece sister-brother-best friend art-punk band from Cork known for intense theatrical live performances and embracing the idioms and energy of their home city. 

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Jake Bugg announced for Buncrana Festival on Saturday 1st of July.

Penfailed

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120611392#Comment_120611392

...and Scouting For Girls on the Friday.

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Finally a poster for Buncrana Music Festival 2023.

Tickets are really good value for this at the moment. €25 for day tickets I believe.

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Day breakdown for Sult Feile.

Headliners wouldn't be my cup of tea but Ash and Ham Sandwich on the Friday is a good night out.

lmimmfn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120415515#Comment_120415515

Last year it was in Magheragallon, just across from the GAA pitch, presume it will be the same this year.

donegal_man

Letterkenny Blues and Roots Festival is back this year with a great lineup

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Swimmers Jackson - The Kicking Donkey Bundoran. Saturday September 9th.

I saw these in Dublin a couple months ago and really enjoyed their gig.

Looks like there will be a series of gigs on in The Kicking Donkey later in the year. Good to see a promoter taking a chance with Donegal.

https://youtu.be/B5v1_3RnpjU

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Jinx Lennon - The Kicking Donkey Bundoran. Saturday September 30th.

Support from The Rising Damp

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Donegal Summer Festival returns at the end of June. This time it'll be at the Pier instead of on The Diamond.

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Oakfest 2024 - Raphoe Sept 7 & 8

Donegal’s family friendly festival returns with a musical line-up including a long list of the country’s best musical talent coming together for a two-day live music festival right in the heart of Donegal. The event takes place on the 7th & 8th September 2024 with two very different line-ups, across two stages to rock and entertain you all day and into the night.

https://oakfieldpark.com/oakfest/

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VILLA ROSE & JACKSON'S HOTEL 

April 27th - The Whistlin Donkeys | Jackson's Hotel

May 17th - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones | Villa Rose Hotel

May 5th - Tina Turner Tribute | Jackson's Hotel

donegal_man

Donegal's best festival

https://www.rorygallagherfestival.com/

ednwireland

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122047546#Comment_122047546

9 euros for bands give never heard of might be giving it a miss, hope it appeals to the younger generations.

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Sult Feile 2024 Lineup announced

NIMAN

Seen Alabama 3 a few times live. Excellent, although it's only been the full band, fully electric.

I know they also would do a paired back, acoustic set as well.

Penfailed

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122096970#Comment_122096970

Agreed.

NIMAN

I know not strictly Donegal, but plenty of Donegal be at it, but I'm very disappointed with the Stendhal lineup this summer.

Considering selling my ticket.