Féile 2025 has announced an exciting line-up of music for this August, featuring some of Ireland’s greatest musicians, including Martin Hayes and Piaras Ó Lorcáin, alongside Derry’s own SOAK and a range of emerging local talent.
With a mix of traditional, electronic and contemporary sounds, this year’s programme includes headline shows, intimate performances and workshops with young people.
Regarded as one of the most significant talents in Irish traditional music, fiddler Martin Hayes brings his unique sound to the historic St Columb’s Hall for an unforgettable night.
Hayes is known for his soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music and his ability to place the tradition within a wider contemporary context.
Over his career, he has collaborated with extraordinary musicians such as Dennis Cahill, Bill Frisell, and the RTE Concert Orchestra, and he is a founding member of The Gloaming, who won the Meteor Prize in 2014 for their debut album.
SOAK returns home for an intimate performance at Orchard Cinema, sharing their powerful indie sound that blends raw emotion with ethereal atmospheres. Opening the evening is George Houston, a genre-bending singer-songwriter from Donegal
Traditional music fans can also enjoy an evening at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin with sean-nós singer Piaras Ó Lorcáin and multi-instrumentalist Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, both known for their expressive vocals and strong ties to Irish musical traditions.
The Gathering, a one-day festival at Sandinos, features a mix of folk, trad and electronic acts including electronic producer Daithí, Americana-folk duo DUG, and Irish-Palestinian singer-songwriter Róisín El Cherif.
Young people can get involved in hip-hop workshops led by drill artist Sello and enjoy the Our Space Summer Music Showcase at the Nerve Centre, featuring local bands and special guests.
Advance tickets for all events are available now via Eventbrite.
Now in its 33rd year, Féile 2025 has launched its biggest ever programme of events this summer and will feature some of the island and the city’s greatest musical talent – alongside family celebrations, films, exhibitions and much more. You can view the full list of events at feilederry.com/feile-2025
