Ulster Bands Showcase takes place at Titanic Slipways as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast

Date: 6 August 2026

The Ulster Bands Showcase took place at the Titanic Slipways this evening as part of Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026.

Presented by the Belfast Bands Forum, the event celebrated the rich and distinct heritage of Unionist and Ulster-Scots culture through its musical traditions.

Showcasing the sounds, traditions and craftsmanship of flute bands, Lambeg drumming, pipe bands and Scottish country dancing, it offered the audience an opportunity to experience a vibrant and important part of the region’s cultural landscape.

Among the bands performing were the Imperial Guards Belfast, Sir Henry Inglesby Fife and Drum, County Armagh Drum Majors, Church Flute Band, The Loyal, Bailles Mills Accordion Band and County Ballylone Concert Flute Band, while the crowds were also treated to Highland dance sets from Molly Smith School of Highland Dance and Sollus Highland Dancers.

In attendance at the event were Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, Lord Lieutenant Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle and Dr Labhrás Ó Murchú and Attracta Ní Bhrádaigh from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

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