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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30 Acts - 15 Stages - 4 Days
2026 WEEKEND BIG TOP ALL 3 NIGHTS TICKETS
- BOOK NOW -
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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
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
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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
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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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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