
The Spiral Earth guide to UK and European folk, roots and alternative festivals compiled in association with fRoots magazine and the Association of Festival Organisers. Our maps allow you to find them by location and the festivals are listed by date. Keep up to date with our festival news section.
| dates: | 3-6 Feb |
| location: | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| web: | www.feilebelfast.com |
| dates: | 6-17 Mar |
| location: | Co Cavan, Ireland |
| web: | www.cavanmusic.com |
| dates: | 17-20 Mar |
| location: | Cork, Ireland |
| web: | www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie |
| dates: | 17 Mar |
| location: | Glengarriff, Co Cork, Ireland |
| web: | www.discoverireland.ie |
| dates: | 14-17 Apr |
| location: | Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Ireland |
| web: | www.comhaltas.ie |
| dates: | 16 Apr |
| location: | Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.ceardlannearraigh.com |
| dates: | 28 Apr-8 May |
| location: | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| web: | www.cqaf.com |
| dates: | 29 Apr-2 May |
| location: | Kilkenny, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.kilkennyroots.com |
| dates: | 27-29 May |
| location: | Derry City, Northern Ireland |
| web: | www.worldmusicni.com/oneworld |
| dates: | 29 Apr-2 May |
| location: | Ardara, Co Donegal, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.cupoftaefestival.com |
| dates: | 10-19 Jun |
| location: | Carlow, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.eigsecarlow.ie |
| dates: | 20 Jun-1 Jul |
| location: | University of Limerick, Ireland |
| web: | www.blas.ie |
| dates: | 20-24 Jun |
| location: | Inis Oirr, Co Galway, Ireland |
| web: | www.craiceann.com |
| dates: | 24-25 Jun |
| location: | Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland |
| web: | www.westportfolkandbluegrass.com |
| dates: | 1-10 Jul |
| location: | Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.junctionfestival.com |
| dates: | 2-10 Jul |
| location: | Miltown Malbay, Co Clare, Ireland |
| web: | www.willieclancyfestival.com |
| dates: | 10-16 Jul |
| location: | Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.sssschool.org |
| dates: | 11-24 Jul |
| location: | Galway City, Ireland |
| web: | http://www.galwayartsfestival.ie |
| dates: | 16-23 Jul |
| location: | Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Ireland |
| web: | www.joemooneysummerschool.com |
| dates: | 18-22 Jul |
| location: | Limerick City, Ireland |
| web: | www.tradweek.com |
| dates: | 24-31 Jul |
| location: | Rostrevor, Co Down, Northern Ireland |
| web: | www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk/ |
| dates: | 29-31 Jul |
| location: | Co. Donegal, Ireland |
| web: | www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com |
| dates: | 3-8 Aug |
| location: | Feakle, Co Clare, Eire |
| web: | www.feaklefestival.ie |
| dates: | 9-14 Aug |
| location: | Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland |
| web: | www.westcorkmusic.ie |
| dates: | 19-21 Aug |
| location: | Cavan, Ireland |
| web: | www.fleadh2011.ie |
| dates: | 2-4 Sep |
| location: | Monaghan Town, Ireland |
| web: | www.harvestblues.com |
| dates: | 7-11 Sep |
| location: | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| web: | www.openhousefestival.com |
| dates: | 22-25 Sep |
| location: | Longford Town, Ireland |
| web: | www.johnnykeenan.com |
| dates: | 28 Sep-2 Oct |
| location: | Cork City, Ireland |
| web: | www.corkfolkfestival.com |
| dates: | 30 Sep-2 Oct |
| location: | Sligo, Ireland |
| web: | www.sligotradsingers.ie/Fest11.htm |
| dates: | 12-15 Jan 2012 |
| location: | Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland |
| web: | www.wmw.ie |
