Feis Ceoil Festival | Classical Music Competition 2026 | Ireland

Feis Ceoil Patron Project
Can you help secure Feis Ceoil for future generations?

Feis Ceoil board member Eileen Dunne explains how your support can help young musicians across the island of Ireland.

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Feis Ceoil 130th anniversary
In 2026, Feis Ceoil celebrates its 130th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Feis Ceoil and the National Gallery of Ireland are joining forces to showcase the intertwined history of music and visual art over this formative period in Ireland’s history.

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Patron Project Success!

Thanks to the generosity of all who signed up to our Patron Project, we were delighted to select 50 random competitors and offer them refunds on their entry …

Winners at RDS Feis Ceoil March 2026

1.01 Folens Publishers' School Choir of the Year €3,000 Award and Trophy 1st Prize | St Joseph's Gospel Choir …

Competitions winners

See the results of every competition from 2010 to 2025.

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What Is Feis Ceoil

Feis Ceoil has been Ireland’s leading classical music competition for almost 130 years.

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2026 Festival Dates

Find out when both Feis Ceoil Competition events will take place next year.

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