Event Information

Ticket Information:

Early Bird - 3 Nights Concerts: €130.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

Friday Night Big Top Concert: €40.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

Saturday Night Big Top Concert: €65.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

Sunday Night Big Top Concert: €40.00 incl. booking fee - HERE

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

(29th May, 30th May, 31st May 2026)

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

Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2026 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 22nd year.

The Festival is a 4-day event from Thursday 28th May to Sunday 31st May 2026 and it includes 3 Headline Ticketed Big Top Concerts on the 29th, 30th & 31st May 2026. 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 2026 in Ballyshannon to be announced - 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 2026 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 28th May and Sunday 31st May 2026.

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