Howth Roots & Blues Festival
About Howth Roots & Blues Festival
Howth Roots & Blues Festival 2026
Howth, Co. Dublin | 7th - 9th August, 2026
The internationally acclaimed Howth Roots & Blues Festival returns from 7th to 9th August with three days of live music in one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal towns. Featuring more than 40 free performances across seven venues, alongside a programme of headline concerts, the festival has become one of the highlights of the summer music calendar since its launch in 2019.
Visitors can wander between iconic venues including The Abbey Tavern, The Summit Inn, The Harbour Bar, The Bloody Stream and O’Connell’s on the East Pier, enjoying an eclectic mix of blues, blues rock, country, bluegrass, Americana and Irish roots music. Headline performances include Hothouse Flowers, Crow Black Chicken, The Rob Strong Band and Zoé Basha, while special guitar and women in blues showcases add even more variety across the weekend.
With free live music throughout the village, spectacular harbour views, excellent restaurants and extended late-night DART services, the festival offers a fantastic weekend away for music lovers. Whether spending the day exploring Howth or enjoying the lively atmosphere long into the evening, visitors can look forward to one of Ireland’s most unique live music festivals.
