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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…

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…

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…

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…