Páirc Festival is the biggest celebration of Irish music and culture in the UK and the line up for 2023 proves why!
Read on to see who is playing Páirc over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
HEADLINERS
Van Morrison
Van Morrison will be headlining Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. The legendary singer and icon will be taking to the main stage to perform his countless hits on Saturday night at the outdoor grounds of the New Irish Centre, Birmingham. Read more about Van Morrison here.
Mary Black
Mary Black will also be headlining Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. Mary is a national treasure and icon. She’ll be playing the Páirc main stage for the first time. Read more about Mary Black here.
The Waterboys
The Waterboys will be headlining Páirc Festival on Sunday 27th August! The iconic rock band will be on the Páirc main stage on the closing night of the festival, for what will certainly be a memorable performance. Read more about The Waterboys here.
Nathan Carter
Nathan Carter returns to Páirc Festival, headlining on Sunday 27th August! The country singer is a festival favourite and will no doubt have the crowd singing and dancing on the main stage! Read more about Nathan Carter here.
IRISH TALENT
All Folk’d Up
All Folk’d Up play Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. The five-piece join Páirc for the first time and audiences can expect bouncing melodies, enticing lyrical stories, vintage Celtic rock sounds and so much more! Read more about All Folk’d Up here.
Ceol
Ceol play Páirc Festival on Sunday 27th August. They’ll be playing the outdoor grounds of the New Irish Centre for the first time, bringing their passion for folk music to the main stage. Read more about Ceol here.
Derek Ryan
Derek Ryan plays Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. The country music golden boy joins the lineup that includes Van Morrison and Mary Black. Read more about Derek Ryan here.
The Fureys
The Fureys play Páirc Festival on Sunday 27th August. The iconic band will be playing the Páirc legend spot, taking to the main stage to share all their hits with the Páirc crowd. Read more about The Fureys here.
The High Kings
The High Kings play Páirc Festival on Sunday 27th August. The four-piece continue to perform in sell out venues across the globe and we can’t wait to see them bring their multi-instrumental talents to Páirc. Read more about The High Kings here.
The Legend of Luke Kelly
The Legend of Luke Kelly comes to Páirc Festival on Sunday 27th August. Created by Chris Kavanagh the show takes you through the life and times of Dubliners singer Luke Kelly. Read more about The Legend of Luke Kelly here.
Mary Coughlan
Mary Coughlan plays Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. Mary Coughlan is a true artist who has carved out a timeless and highly regarded career and a legion of devoted fans worldwide, we can’t wait to see her play Páirc over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Read more about Mary Coughlan here.
BIRMINGHAM IRISH SUPPORT
Danny Darcy
Danny Darcy plays Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. Joining Páirc Festival for the first time, The Galway born singer-songwriter is a celebrated figure in Birmingham’s Irish scene having lit up venues all throughout the Irish Quarter with his amazing voice. Read more about Danny Darcy here.
The Father Teds
The Father Teds play Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. Much admired for their world-class musicianship and their ability to put on a great show with their up-tempo arrangements of traditional and modern songs, we can’t wait for The Father Teds to join us again for Páirc 2023! Read more about The Father Teds here.
On the Sesh
On the Sesh play Páirc Festival on Saturday 26th August. The band will be returning to the grounds of the New Irish Centre over the August Bank Holiday weekend and we can’t wait to see them put on another incredible show for the Páirc crowd. Read more about On the Sesh here.
Ash Sheehan
Ash Sheehan plays Páirc Festival on Sunday 27th August. A member of Birmingham bands, The Twang and Dead Sea Scrolls, Ash Sheehan is a truly versatile performer who brings energy and soul to every project. Read more about Ash Sheehan here.
Bang on the Ear
Bang on the Ear play Páirc on Saturday 26th August. The band always perform a very eclectic mix of songs that are up tempo, pleasing to all ages and keeping feet tapping for hours. Read more about Bang on the Ear here.
Cairde
Cairde play Páirc on Saturday 26th August. Whether it’s a Ceili, Barn Dance or a Wedding, a perfect blend of popular songs supported with Irish Jigs, Reels and old time Waltz’s make this group truly unique for an evening of top class entertainment! Read more about Cairde here.
TRAD STAGE
The Páirc Festival Trad Stage will be brought to you by Birmingham TradFest in 2023. The biggest celebration of Irish music and culture wouldn’t be complete without a trad session and, alongside TradFest, we’ll be bringing you a lineup of incredible trad musicians over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Read more about our TradFest Stage here.
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