Category: Music

Sean Keane Headlines Mallow Arts Festival 2026

Sean Keane makes a long-awaited return to Mallow on Friday 24th July, headlining at St James’ Church of Ireland from 8pm to 10pm.

With his distinctive voice and captivating talent as a multi-instrumentalist, Sean Keane and his band are known for delivering shows full of warmth, intimacy and humour. Expect an evening of his many beloved recordings in the beautiful setting of St James’ Church.

Tickets from €33.15 available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mallow-arts-festival-2026-sean-keane-tickets-1987962724022

Songs and Souls — Closing Night at Mallow Arts Festival 2026

The Mallow Arts Festival closes in style on Sunday 26th July with Songs and Souls at St James’ Church of Ireland, from 8pm to 10pm.

This unique show brings together acclaimed playwright Deirdre Kinahan and legendary fiddler Steve Wickham — best known for his work with The Waterboys, and who has also performed alongside U2, Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello. Together they deliver a moving, riotous celebration of character, music and storytelling, blending theatre, live music and memory to create something truly special.

This was one of the standout hits of last year’s Cork Midsummer Festival, and we are delighted to bring it to Mallow.

Tickets from €22.42 available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mallow-arts-festival-2026-songs-and-souls-tickets-1987963544476

Dr. Strangely Strange Live at Mallow Arts Festival 2026

Ireland’s original psychedelic folk group Dr. Strangely Strange will take the stage at St James’ Church of Ireland on Saturday 25th July, from 8pm to 10pm.

This is a truly rare opportunity — the veteran experimental folk group have recently returned to live performance after a remarkable 45-year break. With a legendary back catalogue and a gap of 28 years between their third and fourth albums, expect an evening of music both new and old, and no shortage of legendary tales from one of Ireland’s most unique musical acts.

Tickets from €22.42 are available now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mallow-arts-festival-2026-dr-strangely-strange-tickets-1987963278681

Loudest Whisper Live at Mallow Arts Festival 2026

We are thrilled to announce that legendary Fermoy folk-rock group Loudest Whisper will perform at St James’ Church of Ireland on Thursday 23rd July, from 8pm to 10pm, as part of this year’s Mallow Arts Festival.

Brian O’Reilly returns to front the group for a special evening in two halves — an acoustic set featuring material from their iconic 1974 debut album The Children of Lir, followed by a full-on electric rock and blues session. Their debut album was famously ranked among the top 100 most collectible albums on the planet.

This is a rare chance to see one of Ireland’s most celebrated folk-rock acts live in an intimate setting.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mallow-arts-festival-2026-loudest-whisper-tickets-1987962112192