Féile an Phobail

Ireland's Biggest Community Arts Festival! An Fhéile is mó agus is fearr sa tír! Bígí Linn! Féile 2026 #Feile2026

[Féile an Phobail @FeileBelfast]

Aislinn from Féile TV reporting from the Féile 2026 launch yesterday.

What a beautiful day, and a fantastic launch☀️

Roll on Féile!

[Cllr Siobhan McCallin @SiobhanMc80]

Great day @FeileBelfast launch
Brill to catch up with many friends all buzzing as the countdown to Fleadh Cheoil & Féile commenced

Proud to have contributed to “Women’s voices- Hopes for a New Ireland” & very much looking forward to our twighlight seasion in @RoddyMcCorleys

[Michelle O’Neill @moneillsf]

It was fantastic to attend the launch of Féile an Phobail, an incredible community festival that showcases the very best of the people and culture of West Belfast and the wider city.

Year on year, Féile an Phobail continues to go from strength to strength, with an ambitious and growing programme featuring world-class arts, music, dance, exhibitions, Irish language, debates, and sport.

This is an incredibly exciting time for Belfast, with Féile and the Fleadh Cheoil happening at the same time.

Maith sibh to everyone involved in bringing this together 👏🏻

[Nessan Vaughan @baldoyle55]

Looking forward to hearing Francesca Albanese at Féile an Phobail. https://t.co/q1jesrn8bV

[Féile an Phobail @FeileBelfast]

FÉILE VOLUNTEER OPEN NIGHT!💥

▪️Tonight 6pm

▪️St Comgalls, Falls Road

Become part of this year’s Féile an Phobail!

[Maggie Keane @barrymags2001]

It's going to be the biggest and best Féile yet,and that's really saying something as it is unparalleled in the quality and scale of its offerings @FeileBelfast

[Maggie Keane @barrymags2001]

Féile is on the way 🤗

[Mark Robinson @mark_robinson98]

'When you lose a language, you lose a world'

Dr John Hopkins from St Martin's University in Washington will be exploring the links between Irish and Native American languages at this year's @FeileBelfast.

He told me a bit about what to expect from his talk on Aug 4 @irish_news

[David McCann @dmcbfs]

Looking forward to chairing Let's Talk Politics again at @FeileBelfast.

Cracking panel this year @Saraita101 @chrisadonnelly and @gavreilly

3rd August, 3pm

[The Irish News @irish_news]

Féile an Phobail 2026 unveils biggest-ever programme with more than 700 events across Belfast https://t.co/MK7LO6TDGi

[The Irish News @irish_news]

Féile an Phobail has officially launched its 2026 programme, promising its biggest festival yet with more than 700 events taking place across Belfast from 25 July to 9 August.

The official launch was held today at St Mary’s University College on the Falls Road, where First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Belfast Lord Mayor Róis Máire Donnelly delivered keynote addresses celebrating the festival’s growth and impact on the city.

Describing Féile as a reflection of Belfast’s character and spirit, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the festival showcased the city’s diversity, culture and vibrancy while delivering significant benefits to local businesses, tourism and the wider economy.

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF was delighted to attend the launch of 2026 Féile an Phobail Programme today marking the return of one of Belfast's flagship cultural events.

Speaking at the launch held in @StMarys_Belfast, Dr @CArchibald_SF said:

"Tourists are increasingly drawn to unique, authentic experiences. @FeileBelfast showcases a community that is deeply confident in its identity, character and history, while also being warmly welcoming of other cultures, perspectives and experiences.

"@FeileBelfast is a shining example of how investment in culture can deliver economic benefits. Over 110,000 visitors are expected to attend the most ambitious Feile to date, with more than 600 events taking place across 50 venues. This is expected to generate almost £1.8 million for the economy, creating jobs and sustaining local businesses.”

[Andersonstown News @ATownNews]

Register to become a Féile volunteer for this summer's festival
https://t.co/ycJ8fpdFBl

[South Belfast News @SBelfast_News]

Register to become a Féile volunteer for this summer's festival
https://t.co/WiYaCg98ea

[Conor McParland @cmcparland91]

Féile an Phobail 2026 launched with over 700 events set to take place over 15 days https://t.co/UGviOCk4El via @ATownNews

[South Belfast News @SBelfast_News]

Féile an Phobail 2026 launched with over 700 events set to take place over 15 days https://t.co/i0YiGZZBdq via @ATownNews

[Amanda Ferguson @AmandaFBelfast]

My honour again to facilitate a NI Survivor Council ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ event @FeileBelfast
NISC co-founders - Michelle Duffy, Amanda Brown, Haileigh Ashton Lamont and Nikella Holmes - will be presenting their latest research findings and insights on CSA, barriers to justice, much needed reforms, support services and more.

[Áras Uí Chonghaile | James Connolly Visitor Centre @JamesConnollyVC]

Lots of Áras Uí Chonghaile events featured in this year’s @FeileBelfast programme including our annual James Connolly Lecture with @RMTunion General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey!

📆 Thursday 6th August
🕒 5:30pm
📍 @StMarys_Belfast

[Andersonstown News @ATownNews]

Féile an Phobail 2026 launched with over 700 events set to take place over 15 days https://t.co/2uz7UsHTUF via @ATownNews

[Fáilte Feirste Thiar @FailteFeirste]

Great buzz in @StMarysBelfast for the launch of @FeileBelfast 2026 programme 🎉

We're looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the world to West Belfast to celebrate the biggest Féile yet!!