Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

A rock and blues festival spread across 12 bars and venues throughout Ballycastle town centre in County Antrim, running over three days in July. Rather than a single stage, the whole town hosts performances, with sets ranging from electric rock to ac…

Genres

BluesRock

Date

17 - 19 July, 2026

Location

Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

Size

Tiny · <1k

Established

2026, Running 0 years

Vibe

It's this festival's first year running, so let's see!

Tags

city centrebeachintimatesensible bedtimemusic nerdscome as you arelots of food optionsmiddle of nowhere

LineupUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Full lineup

King King

Dom Martin & Band

Pat McManus Band

True Strays

Otway & Barrett

The James Oliver Band

Crossroads Blues Band

Red Hot RoostersLonesome PeteThe Stonecold HobosLudwigRusty JacksBlackrock Blues BandHard Fortune

Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

Lee Hedley Blues Band 🎶 Juke Joint ...

3RD LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT We're turning up the heat for Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival 2026 Get ready to welcome: Lee Hedley Blues Band ...

facebook.com·5 days ago

lineup

Ballycastle rock and blues festival lineup announced

5th Lineup Announcement We're turning up the volume once again! Joining the Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival 2026 lineup: ⚡ Red Hot.

facebook.com·2 weeks ago

lineup

FIRST WAVE ANNOUNCED 🚨 The first ...

FIRST WAVE ANNOUNCED The first artists for Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival 2026 are here! Featuring: Pat McManus Band • Crossroads ...

facebook.com·1 month ago

Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival 2026 – 17 to 19 July

Featuring over 30 gigs across local bars and hotels in Ballycastle, this Rock and Blues Festival is set to transform the seaside town into a vibrant celebration ...

capartscentre.com·1 month ago

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