Fleadh 2027 ‘will be even bigger’, says Bryant on final day of event in Belfast
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann concluded in Belfast after attracting over a million attendees to the week-long traditional music festival. Government officials, including Secretary of State Chris Bryant, praised the event's success and predicted an even larger turnout for next year.
Why it matters
The event represents a significant cultural and economic milestone for Belfast, fostering cross-community engagement through music.
Next year's Fleadh will be an "even bigger success" when it returns to Belfast, according to Chris Bryant .
More than a million people are estimated to have attended this year's event, the first Fleadh Cheoil na h ireann hosted by Belfast
Sunday will see the conclusion of All-Ireland competitions with 5,000 musicians and dancers from 22 countries taking part in 180 categories.
They will end with the Senior C il Bands competition at the ICC/Belfast Waterfront Hall at 5.30pm. The winning senior C il band will take to the Gig Rig for a finale performance.
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