Pan Celtic National Song Contest '26 - VISUAL

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art &
The George Bernard Shaw Theatre

Pan Celtic National Song Contest '26

Newly composed songs 'as Gaeilge' shortlisted from entries for this year's national song contest will go head-to-head in this exciting live final.

Saturday 24 January 2026, 8pm |

Admission: €15 including booking fee

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The Pan Celtic National Song Contest 2026

Newly composed songs 'as Gaeilge' shortlisted from entries for this year's national song contest will go head-to-head in this exciting live final. The composer of the winning song will receive a cash prize of €1,000 and the song will represent Ireland at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest in April ’26 where it will be in competition with the national winners from the other Celtic nations of Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. The Pan Celtic International Festival 2026 will be held in Carlow from 7th – 11th April.

Bígí linn ag Comórtas Amhrán Nua-Chumtha '26 chun iarratas na hÉireann a roghnú don Chomórtas Idirnáisiúnta Pan Cheilteach 2026. Oíche mhór cheoil agus amhránaíochta. Ná caill é!

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Wheelchair users and any group over 8 persons should book tickets directly through Box Office. Further Terms and Conditions can be found at visualcarlow.ie/visit/booking-information.

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