Pictured at the launch at Tralees Town Park of Féile Thrá Lí 2026 – Tralee Street Festival were festival orgainsers Aidan Turner Turners Tralee , mayor of Tralee, Angie Bailey , Niamh O’Sullivan KCC and Mark Sullivan Rose Hotel Tralee . Also pictured was Malachy Kelly The Tall Man . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©THE streets of Tralee are preparing to burst into life as Féile Thrá Lí – Tralee Street Festival returns from Friday, August 14th to 18th, delivering five unforgettable days of free family entertainment, live music, spectacular parades, street performances and cultural celebrations during the Rose of Tralee International Festival.
Presented by Féile Thrá Lí-CLG in partnership with Kerry County Council and supported by Fáilte Ireland, the festival will attract thousands of visitors to Tralee showcasing the very best of the town’s vibrant community, hospitality and culture.
Visitors can enjoy spectacular street entertainment, live music performances, colourful parades, interactive family shows, food and craft stalls, wellness activities and an electric festival atmosphere from morning until late each evening.
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The 2026 festival programme promises something for all ages, with a packed schedule of free entertainment across the five days.
Families can look forward to an exciting Sunday, featuring the hugely popular K-Pop Demon Hunters Live Show alongside the spectacular Taylor Swiftly Tribute Show, guaranteeing an afternoon of music, dancing and interactive entertainment for children and families.
Pictured at the launch at Tralees Town Park of Féile Thrá Lí 2026 – Tralee Street Festival were festival performers Ella Gethin ,Malachy Kelly The Tall Man and Caoimhe Ceane front Alyssa Kislosky and Amy O’Sullivan . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©As the sun sets, the festival comes alive with an outstanding line-up of live music.
Audiences can enjoy performances from some of Ireland’s biggest touring acts, including The Highstool Prophets, The Whistlin’ Donkeys, and The Tumbling Paddies, bringing an energetic mix of folk, country, rock and Irish classics to Tralee town centre.
With live entertainment every evening, Féile Thrá Lí will once again deliver an unforgettable atmosphere, attracting visitors from across Kerry and beyond.
Pictured at the launch at Tralees Town Park of Féile Thrá Lí 2026 – Tralee Street Festival were festival performers Caoimhe Ceane (back ) , Front; Alyssa Kislosky and Amy O’Sullivan . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD ©Coinciding with the Rose of Tralee International Festival, Féile Thrá Lí provides an additional programme of free entertainment that encourages visitors to stay longer, explore more and experience the best of Kerry.
A full programme of events, performance schedules and festival information will be announced in the coming weeks.
For the latest updates, visit the festival website on www.traleestreetfestival.com or check out the festival’s social media pages.
