Fleadh 2026: Food Village applications open to traders

Food and drink businesses are invited to apply to trade at the Fleadh Food Village

Belfast will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time from Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 August 2026. 

With over 800,000 visitors travelling to Belfast from across Ireland and the world, the hospitality, retail and service sectors can expect increased demand before, during and after the event.

Centred around Belfast city centre and key cultural venues, the event will transform the city into a large-scale festival environment with extensive outdoor programming, hospitality, family activities and live entertainment throughout the day and evening.

A Fleadh Food Village in the grounds of Saint Anne’s Cathedral will offer food and drink traders space to showcase their produce to thousands of event attendees. 

Local food and drink businesses can now apply to trade at this market. 

First published 19 May 2026