Tradfest 22nd – 26th January 2025

TradFest is Dublin’s leading annual festival dedicated to traditional Irish music, held every January. This must-visit event has become a key highlight of Ireland’s cultural scene, showcasing the best in Irish traditional music and folk performances.

Gigs and venues steps away from The REZz

The festival celebrates Ireland’s vibrant musical heritage, with world-class artists performing in iconic Dublin venues. From historic churches and cultural landmarks to legendary pubs, TradFest offers an unforgettable experience for music lovers. If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Irish culture, TradFest is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Ireland’s rich traditions and unique atmosphere.

• The Button Factory – 3 minute walk from The REZz
• The Grand Social – 5 Minute Walk From REZz
• Dublin Castle – 6 Minute Walk From REZz
• GPO – 10 Minute Walk From REZz
• The National Museum of Ireland – 10 Minute Walk From REZz
• St Patrick’s Cathedral – 15 Minute Walk From REZz
• The National Stadium – 10 Minute Drive From REZz
• Pepper Canister Church – 25 minute walk from The REZz

A look at some of the musicians featuring in the Tradfest

• The Scratch –  Starting out with just acoustic guitars and a wooden box, the band created an immediate buzz in their hometown of Dublin, Ireland. Seemingly incapable of keeping themselves boxed in to one singular genre, they meander intentionally around heavy metal, Irish folk music, stadium rock, and post punk. Constantly evolving both creatively and sonically, never taking themselves as individuals too seriously while always putting their souls into the music.
• Biird – BIIRD is an eleven piece all-female supergroup comprising of some of Ireland’s best traditional Irish musicians and dancers who are changing the narrative around the image of women in trad by teaming up with some of Irelands most disruptive and innovative designers and stylists.
• George Murphy and the Rising Sons –  He signed to Sony Ireland and his debut album ‘Dreamed A Dream’ went to No.1 in the Irish charts. The album eventually went on to gain triple Platinum status. George had made a big impact with insiders on the Irish Music scene, Phil Coulter was quoted as saying that George Is the most exciting vocal find in Ireland, The late Ronnie Drew was quoted saying A voice beyond his years.
• Scullion – Formed in the mid-1970’s, Scullion are revered and feted as one of Ireland’s most innovative, original, and brilliant live bands. Their latest record ‘Time Has Made a Change in Me” (released September 2022), emphasises the band’s musical curiosity and, like all of their records, it breaks new ground.
• Steo Wall presents The Pavee Club – This night will celebrate the rich musical tradition of Irish Travellers. Their influence on our singing and traditional music art forms has been immense, and well above what most people could appreciate. Hosted by Steo Wall and TradFest this night brings together leading Traveller performers from throughout Ireland including Katie Theasby, Wilzee, Trish Reilly and Stephen ‘Pecker’ Dunne.

Stay in the Heart of the Action this January during Tradfest

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