Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival is going green with an Irish theme for 2026 so let the shanties soar and the Guinness pour. From soaring trad tunes and rebel songs to toe tapping jigs blistering sessions and lively céilís dances Albany becomes a vibrant hub of Irish culture woven through its much loved program of folk and shanty music.
But that’s just the beginning. From fireside folk sessions and intimate concerts to full blown pub shanty singalongs and tales of pirates whales and shipwrecks the festival turns the city’s historic heart into a playground of maritime culture.
Set on the shores of the majestic Mamang Koort Heart of the Whale this annual event celebrates the soul of Albany Kinjarling and invites everyone to join the raucous heartfelt festivities.
So grab your bodhrán lace up your dancing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable sea soaked celebration with a splash of Irish mischief. Sláinte!
