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Masters of Tradition
Bantry, Co. Cork
20 August - 24 August 2025
2025 Masters of Tradition runs from 20 – 24 August in Bantry, Co. Cork. Programme features evening and late night concerts in Bantry House, secret performances on Whiddy Island and Future Forests, and talks in Marino Church, Bantry.

As ever, the Festival is headlined by its Artistic Director Martin Hayes, whose extravagant virtuosity has brought the tradition to new levels.

Martin Hayes will be joined by Dave Flynn, Inni-K, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Peter Browne, Des Geraghty, Nuala Kennedy, Eamon O’Leary, Lucia & Maria, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Brian Donnellan, Kate Ellis, Carlos Sweeney McCartin Trio, Brian Conway, Brendan Dolan, Colm O’Donnell, Siobhán O’Donnell, Eimear Coughlan, Francis Cunningham, Aoibhe Kettle, Maria O’Connor, Niamh Varian-Barry, Jane Walls and Nada Ní Chuirrín.

West Cork Music office on +353 (0) 27 52788

Ticket prices vary

Masters of Tradition is generously supported by the Arts Council and Cork County Council.

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Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
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