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Harvest Time Blues Festival 3rd - 7th September 2026 | Monaghan Town, Ireland. Harvest Time Blues Festival: Where Monaghan Sings the Blues!

Every year as the summer bids adieu, Monaghan Town lights up with the soulful strains of the blues. Over the first weekend in September, the Harvest Time Blues Festival transforms this charming Irish town into a vibrant haven of rhythm and groove. With over 40 acts gracing 8 stages, this festival is a melting pot of musical talent, drawing performers from Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, and the USA. Since its inception in 1990, the Harvest Time Blues Festival has earned its stripes as one of Ireland's premier live music events. Monaghan proudly wears the crown as "the home of the blues in Ireland," a title well-deserved with its rich history of legendary performances. The festival has seen icons like Van Morrison, Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, ex-The Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Johnny Gallagher and the Boxty Band, and Dom Martin setting the stages ablaze. Picture this: the quaint and narrow streets echoing with the twang of guitars, harmonicas wailing in harmony, and the deep, resonant vocals of blues artists pouring out from pubs and open-air stages. It's a musical feast that celebrates both the heartache and joy that the blues encapsulates. Whether you're a die-hard blues enthusiast or a curious newcomer, the Harvest Time Blues Festival promises an unforgettable journey through the raw, unfiltered spirit of the blues. So, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in a festival where the past and present collide, where every note tells a story, and where Monaghan's heart beats to the rhythm of the blues.

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Sunday Night Blues
11/09/2026

Sunday Night Blues

10/09/2026

“One of my best debut gigs ever.”

Muireann Bradley reflects on her first performance at Harvest Time Blues Festival and the incredible reception she received from the Monaghan crowd.

We can’t wait to welcome her back! 💙🎸

Sunday Morning Blues
10/09/2026

Sunday Morning Blues

Big thanks to Jos Verhagen for the great write up on the Harvest Time Blues Festival 2026 in Blues Magazine. @
10/09/2026

Big thanks to Jos Verhagen for the great write up on the Harvest Time Blues Festival 2026 in Blues Magazine.

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Inside Harvest Time Blues Festival 2026 in Monaghan, Ireland, with Muireann Bradley, Pat McManus, Ronnie Greer and exciting new Irish talent.

Saturday Night Part 2
09/09/2026

Saturday Night Part 2

Saturday Night Part 1
09/09/2026

Saturday Night Part 1

08/09/2026

DAY 3. WHAT A FINISH!

An incredible final day to an unforgettable Harvest Time Blues Festival! 🎸

The music. The crowds. The atmosphere.
Monaghan, you were something special! 🙌💙

What a weekend. Until next time… 🎶🔥

Saturday afternoon at the Blues
07/09/2026

Saturday afternoon at the Blues

07/09/2026

WOW! What a gig from Andrew Strong! 🔥

Monaghan turned out in force last night for an incredible performance from Andrew and his brilliant band.

What a performer. What a voice. What a night. 🙌

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