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Dublin City Council Ceol Country

Dublin City Council Ceol Country is a two-day country music festival held in Merrion Square Park, Dublin. Featuring performances from headliners Nathan Carter and Braden Hull, alongside other Irish country music stars, the event also includes line dancing workshops, carnival rides, and American-themed food and drinks.

Date
Aug 29-30, 2026
Dublin City Council Ceol Country

Event summary

Highlights

  • Performances by Nathan Carter and Braden Hull
  • Free line dancing workshops in the Barn Dance Hall
  • Carnival rides and games
  • American-themed food and drinks
The Dublin City Council Ceol Country is a two-day country music festival scheduled for Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland. The festival brings together prominent figures in Irish country music for live performances.

Headlining the event are Nathan Carter on Saturday and Braden Hull on Sunday. The line-up also includes performances by Robert Mizzell, Jimmy Buckley, Claudia Buckley, Cliona Hagan, Sandy Kelly, Declan Nerney, The Highway Men, Effie O'Neill, Jack Keogh, and Clodagh Lawlor. Ronan Collins will serve as MC on Saturday, with Clodagh Lawlor taking on MC duties on Sunday, accompanied by house bands The Ryan Turner Band and The Conquerors.

Beyond the main stage, festival-goers can enjoy a variety of additional attractions. A Barn Dance Hall will host free line dancing workshops. The festival grounds will also feature carnival rides and games, complemented by a selection of American-themed food and drinks.

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Merrion Square Park
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Dublin

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