Irish Folk Festival
Overview
Intro
With traditional instruments, unique voices, and a fresh Irish sound, these four groups will treat you to a wonderful Irish evening that you’ll never forget.
The 2026 Irish Folk Festival’s theme is “Gold dust in your pocket.” It celebrates Irish tradition, which, like a battery, has been recharging itself time and again for centuries. The festival is also a kaleidoscope of sounds that reflects the many facets of Irish folk music. Whether it’s soulful ballads, rousing jigs and reels, or interpretations of old melodies—the four authentic groups guarantee a varied musical journey as diverse as the shades of green in Ireland. With traditional instruments, unique voices, and a fresh Irish sound, the artists will ensure a wonderful Irish evening that will linger in your memory. The crowning highlight of the festival is the Festival Session, featuring all the groups on stage.
Program:
Brian Leach | Master of the hammered dulcimer
Brian Haitz & Brendan Mulholland | A duo of many sounds
Astro Bloc | A dynamic new folk band
The Outcast Crew | The godfathers of punky folk
Festival Session | Last but not least
Thanks to the annual Irish Folk Festival, hundreds of thousands of visitors have come to know and appreciate Ireland and its culture over the past decades. The audience doesn’t just come to the Irish Folk Festival to be swept away by Ireland’s lively melodies. They also come because they get to meet like-minded people.
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| Contact address |
Gasthaus Albisgütli
Uetlibergstrasse 341 8045 Zürich 043 333 30 00 albisguetli@remimag.ch |
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| Event Homepage | https://www.albisguetli.ch/live#event-4208 |
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| Price |
Advance ticket sales:
Category 1 Seated: CHF 75.00
Category 2 Seated: CHF 65.00
Category 3 Standing: CHF 55.00
(Prices exclude fees)
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| Opening hours |
Doors open: 6:00 p.m.
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Event dates
- 01 November 2026
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Gasthaus Albisgütli
Uetlibergstrasse 341
8045
Zürich
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)43 333 30 00
info@albisguetli.ch
albisguetli.ch