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Entertainments Tallaght · Est. 1982
SubSounds 2026/27 - applications open late August Class of 2026 - our first double album - out now Des Carty Sessions returns this October SubSounds Youth Music Festival - free, every July at Rua Red Year-round classes at the Des Carty Music School Children's Music Festival - every October
Programme

What's on

Gigs, festivals, enrolments and applications across the year.

Late Aug2026

SubSounds 2026/27 - Applications open

Ages 14-18 · Music collective at Rua Red, Wednesday & Thursday evenings, October to April. Interviews mid-October.

Apply by email
Sept2026

Des Carty Music School - Autumn enrolment

Fiddle, tin whistle, banjo, mandolin and more · Weekly classes for all ages and levels.

Enrol ↗
Oct2026

The Des Carty Sessions

Annual traditional & folk music festival bringing Irish and world talent to South County Dublin.

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TBCTrim

The Mickey McKenna Festival

School sessions, library workshops and performances celebrating Mickey McKenna's life and music.

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Oct2026

AltEnts Children's Music Festival

Workshops, recitals and performances in schools, libraries and community venues across the county.

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July2027

SubSounds Youth Music Festival

Free, youth-led festival at Rua Red and Parthalán Place - four stages, c. 150 young musicians from six counties.

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