Gig Rig - Monday 3rd August

Gig Rig Daytime Programme

Monday 3 August | Belfast City Hall

The Fleadh's Gig Rig Daytime Programme brings the energy and atmosphere of the Fleadh right into the heart of Belfast city centre.

Set against the iconic backdrop of Belfast City Hall, this free outdoor concert series showcases an exciting mix of national and international performers, featuring traditional music, song, dance, céilí bands and large ensembles.

Throughout the week, audiences can enjoy performances from Comhaltas branches and visiting artists from across Ireland and around the world, alongside youth orchestras, community collaborations and outstanding local talent.

With a packed programme running daily, the Gig Rig offers a welcoming and accessible way for everyone to experience the richness, creativity and infectious spirit of Ireland's living traditional arts.

From 6pm on Monday 3 August, the Gig Rig moves into its evening programme with Aisling School of Irish Dance, Ronan McEvoy, Flute Church Band Portadown, Filidh and Ballynacargy CCÉ, before Auris – Luke Savage takes to the stage at 9pm.

Auris serves up a distinctive fusion of traditional music, jazz, funk and contemporary sounds. Their sound starts with a rich foundation of jigs and reels from the low whistle, before adding funky basslines and groovy beats. Jazzy keyboard lines enter the mix, finished with a generous helping of saxophone improvisation and electric guitar. The result is an energetic, genre-blending take on traditional music built to get the Gig Rig dancing.

Event Schedule

12:00 — Innova Irish Dance Company
12:45 — Creative Tradition/Club Ceoil
13:30 — Àirdan
14:10 — Acadamh Ceol – CCÉ Craobh Doire
14:45 — Athy CCÉ
15:25 — Dublin County Board
16:05 — Dunloy CCÉ
16:45 — Craobh Seán Treacy CCÉ
18:00 — Aisling School of Irish Dance
18:30 — Ronan McEvoy
19:10 — Flute Church Band Portadown
19:40 — Filidh
20:25 — Ballynacargy CCÉ
21:00 — Auris – Luke Savage