Event Information

Ticket Information:

Early Bird - 3 Nights Concerts: €110.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

Friday Night Big Top Concert: €35.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

Saturday Night Big Top Concert: €44.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

Sunday Night Big Top Concert: €44.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

 This is a standing event. Gates open at 6.30pm – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

(30th May, 31st May, 1st June 2025)

This is an Accessible Event for all with early entry and facilities for Persons with Disabilities

Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2025 takes place in the town where the world's greatest Blues Rock Guitarist was born - Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. We are proud to host this wonderful Festival to the Late Great Rory Gallagher for the 21st year.

The Festival is a 4-day event from Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June 2025 and it includes 3 Headline Ticketed Big Top Concerts on the 30th May, 31st May, 1st June 2025. However there are many other outdoor street gigs, Rory Gallagher Statue and Theatre Gigs and the Pubs Blues Trail on all 4 days that is predominantly free to view.

Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Headline Acts at the Big Top for 2025 in Ballyshannon include Jimmie Vaughan, Band of Friends featuring Gerry McAvoy, Rory Gallagher All-Star Band, Nine Below Zero featuring Mark Feltham, Dennis Greaves & Charlie Austen, Johnny Gallagher & The Boxtie Band, Pat McManus Band, Vanja Sky Band, Laurence Jones, Seamie O'Dowd, Zac Schulze Gang, Grainne Duffy & Mary Stokes and many more - In all there are 30 Acts on 15 Stages over 4 Days in Association with Failte Ireland.

There are non-stop open-air Free to view concerts on the streets of Ballyshannon, non-stop Pub Blues Rock sessions, Exhibitions, Gigs at the renowned Rory Gallagher Statue in the heart of Ballyshannon.

The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2025 will see fans assemble in Ballyshannon from over 20 Countries across the world. This is the pilgrimage, it is a gathering of loyal Rory fans but also Blues Rock and Rock music fans.

Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival takes place between Thursday 29th May and Sunday 1st June 2025.

All details on the Festival line-up & latest news --- www.rorygallagherfestival.com