Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival

25/08/2026

We are very sad to hear of the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton.
May She Rest in Peace

22/08/2026

Last few tickets are still available for tonight's (Saturday, August 22) concert with the wonderful Caleb & Reeb.
Clew Bay Hotel (back room)
Doors open at 7:30 pm, concert 8:00pm
Admission €20
Get your tickets at the door.

17/08/2026

Thank You! 🙌
A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete our recent survey! 💙
Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us make your festival experience even better in 2027 and beyond! 🎉
📣 The survey is still LIVE for the next couple of weeks!
If you haven’t completed it yet, we’d really appreciate a few minutes of your time. Every response helps us improve!
👉 Take the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoAMYojQI72YRd7NK8v0pKsYFewJQ6JYqPyH1mixFh5vEVA/viewform
And of course… we’re already looking forward to seeing you all in Westport next June! ❤️
Thank you for being part of our festival community! 🎶✨

05/08/2026

Whiskey Mash Band one of the stars of our 2025 festival return to Ireland this month for a string of shows.
Fantastic bluegrass from Kansas City.
Catch them while you can.

04/08/2026

We Want Your Feedback! 🎶
Planning for the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival 2027 (10–13 June) is already underway, and we'd love to hear from you!
If you attended this year's festival—or have visited before or plan to come in the future—please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will help us improve both the festival and the Westport experience.
📝 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/wqTsTdWJ4LfznbK86
Thank you for helping us make the 2027 festival even better! 💙

29/07/2026

We would like to wish good luck and all the very best to our friends at Bluegrass in La Roche.
This wonderful festival taking place this weekend, and their line up is great.
Support live music and support bluegrass in Europe.

27/07/2026

Big congrats to the Mayo senior football team on wining the greatest prize in the land the All Ireland Final.
You made us all proud.
Sam is now truly home.
Picture credit Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

25/07/2026

For everyone taking part in the annual pilgrimage to climb Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, we wish you a safe, enjoyable, and blessed Reek Sunday.
Above all, best of luck to the Mayo team in this Sunday's All-Ireland Final. Bring Sam home to Mayo! 💚❤️

24/07/2026

🎶 They're Back! 🎶
One of the finest musical duos we've ever had the pleasure of hosting, Caleb & Reeb, are returning to Ireland for a very short and exclusive tour!
📍 Westport, Co Mayo
📅 Saturday, 22nd August
🏨 Clew Bay Hotel
🎟️ Only a limited number of tickets remain!
To secure yours, email [email protected] today.
Don't miss out—this is one show you won't want to miss! 🎻
https://calebandreeb.com/

15/07/2026

Once again, "The Folky Thing" concert has provided one of our festival highlights - Luke Murray & Jessie Solange Whitehead performing Nobody's fault but mine" & "I'm working on a building" at Matt Molloy's pub

Luke Murray & Jessie Whitehead performing "Nobody's fault but mine"...