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Irish Presidency Opening Concert — Réaltbhuíonta | Constellations

An Evening of Contemporary Traditional Irish Music held in Flagey Studios on 7 July 2026

11 June 2026
Concert poster for the opening concert marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
 
Réaltbhuíonta, meaning "constellations" or literally "a band of stars," unfolds through a series of performances, with leading musicians, dancers and artists presenting contemporary traditional music as a living, evolving form. 
 
Réaltbhuíonta goes beyond its Irish traditions with global influences, enriched by dance and spoken word, offering a dynamic expression of Ireland’s contemporary cultural voice. 
 
The concert forms part of Cultúr 2026, a programme celebrating the richness and diversity of Irish arts across Europe.

Réaltbhuíonta | Constellations An Evening of Contemporary Traditional Irish Music

Join us for the opening concert marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Réaltbhuíonta, meaning "constellations" or literally "a band of stars," unfolds through a series of performances, with leading musicians, dancers and artists presenting contemporary traditional music as a living, evolving form.

Réaltbhuíonta goes beyond its Irish traditions with global influences, enriched by dance and spoken word, offering a dynamic expression of Ireland’s contemporary cultural voice.

The concert forms part of Cultúr 2026, a programme celebrating the richness and diversity of Irish arts across Europe.

Curated by the Centre Culturel Irlandais, it brings together leading musicians, dancers, and artists to reflect a living culture shaped by creativity, collaboration, and exchange.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate traditional Irish music through a contemporary lens.

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