Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional music and culture. Temple Bar Trad is all about the music. The festival was named Best Traditional Music Festival in the 2008 and 2009 Festival Awards and continues to go from strength to strength every year. 2011 will be the festival’s most ambitious programme to date with more events taking place over the five day festival than ever before.
Each year, Ireland's top traditional musicians (and sometimes a few friends from overseas as well!) play during the festival weekend. Concerts range from small intimate affairs in the New Theatre to larger performances at The Button Factory - all guaranteeing a memorable night of music! This year we are adding the historic surrounds of Christchurch cathedral to our list of venues for headline concerts.There will also have an extensive family and outdoor program which will include street performances, outdoor music stages, Irish cultural workshops and performances in the Ark Temple Bar.
