The Irish Folk Festival
Overview
Intro
Gold Dust in your Pocket Tour 2026
At the end of every rainbow hides a treasureFor over 50 years, the Irish Folk Festival has been the most traditional tour for Irish music in Europe and for the 9th time in Visp. Every year from October to November, it delights an audience of millions in renowned concert halls and in rural areas.2026 line-upBrian Leach "Master of the Hammered Dulcimer Brian" Leach creates a spherical universe of sound with the hammered dulcimer. The instrument, which is rare in Irish music, virtuously combines melody and accompaniment to create a magical folk experience.Brian Haitz & Brendan MulhollandMusical Soul Food Wooden flute and filigree guitar merge into pure soul food with this duo. With virtuoso instrumentals and selected songs, they provide moments full of lightness.Astro Bloc - A Dynamic New Folk BandThis young supergroup unites award-winning exceptional talents such as fiddler Eryn Rae and multi-instrumentalist Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín. With percussion and innovative guitar, they creatively redefine the genre.The Outcast CrewThe Godfathers of Punky Folk wild, raw and infectious: The Outcast Crew give the Celtic trad sound a hefty dose of punk.
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Event dates
- 31 October 2026
Discover the surroundings
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum La Poste
La Poste Platz 4
3930
Visp
Switzerland