Non Stop Free Open Air Concerts, Busking & Free Pub Gigs in Ballyshannon 
30 Acts - 15 Stages - 4 Days
2026 WEEKEND BIG TOP ALL 3 NIGHTS TICKETS
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BIG TOP NIGHTLY HEADLINERS

Fri. 29th May '26 - Band of Friends, Pat McManus Band - Jim Lockhart & Barry Devlin, Heavy Duty - Book Friday
Sat. 30th May '26 - Billy F Gibbons & BFG Band, Johnny Gallagher Boxty, Moonchild & Deuce - Book Saturday
Sun. 31st May '26 - Rory Gallagher All-Star Band, Nine Below Zero, The Zac Schulze Gang - Book Sunday
The 22nd Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival takes place in Rory’s birthplace of Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland from Thursday 28th May to Sunday 31st May 2026
For 4 unforgettable days, this isn’t just a music festival, it’s a town transformed. Ballyshannon becomes a living soundtrack, with non-stop gigs across streets, squares, and venues, all free to experience. The air fills with the soulful roar of guitars, the energy of visiting musicians from around the world, and the unmistakable spirit of Rory Gallagher
The Festival’s street sessions are legendary. Relaxed, vibrant, and authentic, they unfold beside the very places that shaped Rory’s early story—at the life-sized Rory Gallagher statue, Rory Gallagher Place, the Rock Hospital where he was born, the Rory Gallagher Theatre, Allingham Park, the iconic Rory Gallagher Mural, and The Gables in the town centre, a natural amphitheatre that becomes a stage under open sky
Ask anyone who attends and they’ll tell you the same thing - "Go once, experience Ballyshannon, and you’ll want to return"
This is a tribute to his legacy and a gathering for the loyal Rory Gallagher community worldwide​

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Weekend Ticket - All 3 Nights at the Big Top 2026

€145.00 €130.00

Weekend Big Top - All 3 Nights at The Venue --- As well as over 30 Hours of Free to view Concerts on the streets of Ballyshannon, there are Headline Concerts on Friday 29th May, Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May 2026 at the Festival Venue --- Purchase your Weekend Ticket(s) now for ALL 3 Nights at the Festival Venue 2026 - Fantastic 3 Nights of Legendary Acts - Get your Tickets Now for ALL 3 Nights - Purchase your E-Tickets. All Tickets will be electronically sent via Email. Over 3 Nights you will experience 9 Internationally acclaimed Headline Acts ... also the Free to view Streets / Venues Programme - 30 Acts on 15 Stages over 4 Days - This is an E-Ticket(s) Purchase

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OFFICIAL CAMPSITE 2026

€40.00

OFFICIAL CAMPING - The Official Campsite will be Fully Serviced with Toilets and 24 Hour Security.  A Shuttle Bus will operate between the Official Campsite and the local GAA Grounds which will be open each day between 9am and 4pm for Shower Facilities. The Campsite will be in close proximity to the Town Centre with Catering Facilities available for Campsite occupants. The Official Campsite will open to Campers at 12 NOON on THURSDAY 28th MAY 2025 and will close at 12 NOON on MONDAY 1st JUNE 2026. The Cost to Camp on the Official Campsite is €40 euro per person for the Festival duration - Book Now & COLLECT YOUR WRISTBAND at the FESTIVAL OFFICE on Arrival - This is Book Now, Registered & Collect at Festival Office on your arrival in Ballyshannon

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2026 Rory Gallagher Festival Hoodie (Official)

€45.00 €40.00

Exclusive & Official - Limited edition - Rory Gallagher Festival Hoodie 2026 are now available to order. Black Hoodie for Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, Ballyshannon, Ireland. Unique design and limited quantity available - Black T-Shirt with bold white print - Dispatch & Delivery on 2nd May 2026 - All Sizes --- Small, Medium, Large, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL - Order Now and delivered to your door ahead of Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2026 - Purchase Official Festival Merch and You are Supporting the Festival

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Rory Gallagher Festival T-Shirt 2026

€30.00 €25.00

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Exclusive & Official - Limited edition - Rory Gallagher Festival T-Shirts 2026 are now available to order. Black T-Shirt for Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, Ballyshannon, Ireland. Unique design and limited quantity available - Black T-Shirt with bold white print - Dispatch & Delivery on 2nd May 2026 - All Sizes --- Small, Medium, Large, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL - Order Now and delivered to your door ahead of Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2026 - Purchase Official Festival Merch and You are Supporting the Festival

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Rory Gallagher Festival 2026 Tote Bags

€10.00

Rory Gallagher Festival 2026 Tote Bags are now available to order. Black Hoodie Tote Bag accessory for the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, Ballyshannon, Ireland. Unique design and limited quantity available - One Size fits all - Order Now and delivered to your door ahead of Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2026 - Purchase Official Festival Merch and You are Supporting the Festival

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The 22nd staging of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon is a celebration made possible by many hands and hearts. We would like to warmly thank the Gallagher Family for their continued support, our funders Fáilte Ireland, and our sponsors Diageo / Guinness Ireland. Special recognition goes to Founder and Chairperson Barry O’Neill, whose dedication and drive ensures that this unique Tribute Festival honours Rory’s legacy and continues into another year. To our loyal followers - Thank you for standing with us

2026 Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival is going to be Special, the 22nd year for Ballyshannon to stage the 4 day celebration. Remembering Rory Gallagher in his Birthplace

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