02/11/2026
GREAT NEWS: Rory Gallagher Festival confirmed for 2027
The Rory Gallagher International Festival is back.
The news is a welcome boost for Ballyshannon and the surrounding areas but for Rory G fans, it's an early Christmas present.
Organisers have confirmed at an event in Dublin's National Stadium today, Saturday, that the festival will in fact take place in June 2027.
It follows a massive blow last year when the ticket company handling bookings collapsed.
The announcement made today at the National Stadium in Dublin during One Great Day – Irish Rock Music Festivals Together, organisers confirmed that the internationally renowned festival will return to Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, from Thursday 3rd June to Sunday 6th June 2027.
The announcement marks an emotional and hugely significant milestone for the volunteer-led festival, following an exceptionally challenging year in which the collapse of a ticketing company left organisers facing massive losses. Despite the financial setback and uncertainty surrounding the festival's future, the organisers have reaffirmed their determination to keep Rory Gallagher's musical legacy alive in the town where the legendary Irish guitarist was born.
The 2027 event will mark the 23rd staging of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, bringing together thousands of music fans from Ireland, Britain, mainland Europe and across the world for four unforgettable days of live music, friendship and celebration.
With 40 Acts performing across 15 stages over four days, Ballyshannon will once again become an international gathering place for Rory Gallagher devotees and blues-rock enthusiasts.
Among others, Rory Gallagher's brother Donal has welcomed the announcement.
For more see RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE FESTIVAL
