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We are delighted to announce that tickets are now available for Tracton Music & Arts Festival 2026! We look forward to welcoming you to Tracton Arts & Community Centre and The Inkwell Theatre to enjoy our free art exhibition and the varied entertainment we have on offer this year.
Sunday will again be our Family Fun-day - with family shows and free music (and more) all afternoon. Mr Whippy and Daly's burger van will be visiting us!
In the evenings when events are on, and all afternoon on Saturday & Sunday our bar will be open and hot food will be available. At other times there will be teas, coffees and light refreshments.
TRACTON ARTISTS' EXHIBITION
The Art Exhibition is FREE, and open over the entire weekend:
Friday: 6.30 - 9pm
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: from 11am - 7pm
Please continue scrolling for our timetable of ticketed events and free entertainment...
Sunday will again be our Family Fun-day - with family shows and free music (and more) all afternoon. Mr Whippy and Daly's burger van will be visiting us!
In the evenings when events are on, and all afternoon on Saturday & Sunday our bar will be open and hot food will be available. At other times there will be teas, coffees and light refreshments.
TRACTON ARTISTS' EXHIBITION
The Art Exhibition is FREE, and open over the entire weekend:
Friday: 6.30 - 9pm
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: from 11am - 7pm
Please continue scrolling for our timetable of ticketed events and free entertainment...
FRIDAY - 3rd JULY
If you would like to attend the opening of the Art Exhibition please arrive in the Gallery (upstairs) at 6.30pm.
7pm - Official Opening of the Art Exhibition and Festival
The Artist's Exhibition opening event will be sponsored by Stonewell Cider. It marks the 17th Tracton Artistsʼ Exhibition, and the 11th Tracton Music and Arts Festival.
This will be followed immediately by a Film Screening:
Bells, Wells & Womb
Inkwell Theatre
FREE
(limited spaces available - please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat.)
Discover the magic behind the metal. This captivating short documentary by Cormac O’Connor - partly filmed right here at Tracton Arts & Community Centre and also at Tracton Abbey - explores the collaborative journey between sculptor Mick Wilkins and musicians Mark Wilkins, Victoria Keating, and Trevor Kiely. Together, they transform a unique bronze bell commission into a spellbinding fusion of music and theatre.
Don't miss it! See Mark, Vicky, and Trevor perform Bells, Wells & Womb live in our theatre on Saturday night.
Further details and tickets for the Saturday evening performance are available HERE
Following this screening we will be delighted to welcome singer/songwriter Mark Lyndon to the Inkwell stage. (Scroll down for further details and tickets for this concert.)
Local and regional artists will exhibit their artworks this year, and our guest artist is Tom Browne, a mixed media artist who lived in Tracton for many years. Tom lived in Oysterhaven, which he describes as a sanctuary of natural beauty, serenity and wildlife. There, he took inspiration from the essence of light and colour, the atmosphere of the bay's moody seas, the allure of ever-changing skies, and the sensational sunsets over the bay. FREE entry all weekend.
7pm - Official Opening of the Art Exhibition and Festival
The Artist's Exhibition opening event will be sponsored by Stonewell Cider. It marks the 17th Tracton Artistsʼ Exhibition, and the 11th Tracton Music and Arts Festival.
This will be followed immediately by a Film Screening:
Bells, Wells & Womb
Inkwell Theatre
FREE
(limited spaces available - please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat.)
Discover the magic behind the metal. This captivating short documentary by Cormac O’Connor - partly filmed right here at Tracton Arts & Community Centre and also at Tracton Abbey - explores the collaborative journey between sculptor Mick Wilkins and musicians Mark Wilkins, Victoria Keating, and Trevor Kiely. Together, they transform a unique bronze bell commission into a spellbinding fusion of music and theatre.
Don't miss it! See Mark, Vicky, and Trevor perform Bells, Wells & Womb live in our theatre on Saturday night.
Further details and tickets for the Saturday evening performance are available HERE
Following this screening we will be delighted to welcome singer/songwriter Mark Lyndon to the Inkwell stage. (Scroll down for further details and tickets for this concert.)
Local and regional artists will exhibit their artworks this year, and our guest artist is Tom Browne, a mixed media artist who lived in Tracton for many years. Tom lived in Oysterhaven, which he describes as a sanctuary of natural beauty, serenity and wildlife. There, he took inspiration from the essence of light and colour, the atmosphere of the bay's moody seas, the allure of ever-changing skies, and the sensational sunsets over the bay. FREE entry all weekend.
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We are delighted to welcome Ballyhooley based folk singer/ songwriter Mark Lyndon to perform on the opening night of the festival. With a sound reminiscent of Nick Drake or Paul Brady, Mark will be performing carefully crafted songs from his debut album Silhouette that will be sure to draw the audience in, and create a memorable atmosphere. Visit Mark on his YouTube channel:
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SATURDAY - 4th JULY
Keep scrolling for Saturday's ticketed events...
Keep scrolling for Saturday's ticketed events...
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Art Exhibition
11am - 9pm Upstairs Gallery Free |
Mini Postcard Fundraiser
All participating artists are donating one or two postcard-sized original artworks, which will be available for €25 each through a ‘blind’ sale. Buyers and artworks will be matched by draw after the festival – a fun and surprising way to support the centre. Large Artwork Raffle Tickets €5 - Your chance to win a fabulous original art piece. (It will be on display in the foyer all weekend.) |
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Unlock your creative flow – Abstract painting workshop with Cici Art Design. Trade your mental clutter for creative head-space during this two hour abstract painting workshop with mixed medium artist Claire O’ Shea of Cici Art Design. Visit Cici's website.
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Paddle the scenic River Minane in Canadian Canoes guided by fishermen & forager Mick Hoey, who’ll share local foraging wisdom before cooking a wild, riverside lunch. Outdoorsy and memorable. Please see ticket link for further information and special instructions.
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SATURDAY - 4th JULY
12.30 - 2.30pm WALK & TALK at GORT NA NAIN chemical-free vegetable farm Donations welcome. Gort na Nain is a 9-acre vegetable farm near Nohoval village. Vincent and Anna took on the main responsibility for running the farm in 2025, while founders Lucy and Ultan Walsh continue to grow the asparagus and artichoke crops. They grow high-quality vegetables for the restaurant trade, with a particular focus on unique varieties not commonly associated with Ireland. Each year, they cultivate over 2 acres of outdoor crops - from artichokes to courgettes - while the poly-tunnels enable them to grow aubergines, peppers, and tomatoes in summer, and oriental greens through the winter months. CLICK HERE for further information.
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An engaging wellness workshop where Naturally Balanced owner Tracy McCarthy shares empowering self-care practices using natural oils - perfect for starting your day with intention and mindfulness.
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Experience a vibrant mix of Ukrainian folk and modern music, brought to life with traditional instruments and heartfelt energy. The Ukrainian community choir KALYNA was founded in 2022 with the support of the Carraig Centre (Ballincollig) within the Ukrainian Community support project.
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Set up to provide emotional and spiritual support to Ukrainians with temporary protection in Ireland, the cultural mission of the choir is to preserve Ukrainian traditions and national values, to promote and introduce Ukrainian culture in Ireland, and to learn Irish culture ourselves (through integration and intercultural exchange). Now the choir unites participants from all the parts of Ukraine under temporary protection in Ireland. The choir's repertoire consists of Ukrainian and English-language songs and is now conducted by Tetiana Tymoshenko, originally from Kyiv.
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Cork based playwright and performer brings his one man comedy to Tracton. We follow the adventures of Tom Walsh, a devoted Sherlock Holmes super fan, who sets off across Cork City's Northside on a mission to track down his best friend George. An evening of storytelling that guarantees to stir up many laughs & emotions in the audience.
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Bells, Wells & Womb is an innovative music theatre production by Cork-based collective Intersections. This collaborative performance and ritual art project brings together the talents of Victoria Keating (vocalist and composer), Mark Wilkins (musician and composer), and Mick Wilkins (acclaimed sculptor and bronze cast bell-maker).
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Through the mediums of music, sculpture, and storytelling, the trio explores themes of sound, mythology, ecology, language, and the sacred feminine. Their work seeks to reawaken Ireland’s ancient holy wells, restoring these sites to their original pre-Christian goddesses, and reviving the balance of feminine and masculine energies. Central to this project are handmade bronze bells, crafted by Mick Wilkins using Bronze-Age techniques dating back over three thousand years. These bells produce sound only through touch or wind, encouraging attentive listening and presence, and serving as a sonic metaphor for reverence and renewal.
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The Poitín boys are a local collective of modern trad and folk musicians who never fail to disappoint those looking for a fun night out. This will be an upbeat and fun night in Tracton! Click here to see them play.
Bar open from 2.30pm to close |
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SUNDAY 5th JULY
Keep scrolling for Sunday's ticketed events...
Keep scrolling for Sunday's ticketed events...
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Quick, playful “you-ish” portraits drawn live in just a few minutes. Created by artist and former art lecturer Nadia Locke, these expressive sketches celebrate personality over perfection.
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Paddle the scenic River Minane in Canadian Canoes guided by fishermen & forager Mick Hoey, who’ll share local foraging wisdom before cooking a wild, riverside lunch. Outdoorsy and memorable. Please see ticket link for further information and special instructions.
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Join John, Lino print maker from Solas Agus Scáth, for a hands on beginners level Lino printing workshop. Discover how to carve, ink up and print your own Lino print. Take home your very own carving plus your one of a kind, handmade mini prints and transform into greeting cards or stunning wall art.
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In conjunction with Tracton Biodiversity Group, join tree and heritage expert Ted Cook for a guided walk exploring the rich flora and fauna of Nohoval Eco Farm. A fascinating walk connecting nature, history, and local biodiversity . Hosted by tree and heritage expert Ted Cook. Ted Cook, who shares his knowledge, experience and passion for trees and ecology; a great friend and supporter of the Tracton Biodiversity group, will lead this nature walk exploring the diversity of life. Themes of interdependence and inter-connectedness; the relationship between the built and natural heritage; raising awareness and appreciation of our native biodiversity; an opportunity for reflection on the threat of global warming and the part of protection and regeneration of our habitats in the building of a sustainable community. CLICK HERE for further information.
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Join Alice for a joyful, interactive music session for young children (0-6 years) and their grown-ups. Inspired by the approach of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs, this workshop creates a relaxed, playful space for family music-making.
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No musical experience is needed from the adults - just the willingness to join in & support your child's natural musicality while nurturing connection, confidence & more! Come along, join in, and share the joy of family music-making - and take home a song or two to use in daily life.
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Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, returns to Tracton Music & Arts Festival with his exciting, fast-paced family friendly performance. This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays
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Ever popular and hilarious - Snatch Comedy Improv returns to entertain all ages with unscripted comedy sketches driven by audience suggestions. Live, on-the-spot creation - the show is never the same twice. Spontaneous, playful, and family-friendly fun!
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Guided by skilled hands and shared intention, each beat becomes a language of the soul - raw, expressive, and deeply meditative. Together, we weave a living tapestry of sound, where every rhythm belongs and every presence is felt.
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Be held in the ancient currents of voice as the African Queens rise in song, weaving harmonies that echo through the body and beyond the mind. Their voices carry a living vibration - awakening, softening, and gently guiding you into a space where all hearts begin to beat as one. Come receive the medicine of sound, and remember the deep, unspoken unity that lives within us all.
With DJ Fake Rolex and DJ Flipside Selekta, you are invited into a living field of rhythm, where sound becomes pulse and movement becomes prayer, dissolving the edges between you and the whole. Beneath waves of live DJ soundscapes and ancestral drumming, we gather to awaken the body, lift the spirit, and remember the quiet magic of moving as one. For three sacred hours, step beyond the ordinary and into a shared space of connection, presence, and luminous, embodied joy. Bar open from 2.30pm to close
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MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY. ALSO TO THE VINTAGE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE, AND ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS. WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT THEM! |
