Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises
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Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises

Traditional Irish Music Festival in Tocane-Saint-Apre

Tocane-Saint-Apre — Dordogne (24) Since 1991
Dates 20 Jul — 26 Jul 2026
Location Tocane-Saint-Apre (24)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Irlandaises de Tocane

The Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises de Tocane-Saint-Apre are an annual event dedicated to traditional Irish and Celtic music, organized since 1991 by the Association des Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises. For a week in July, Irish musicians, singers, and dancers give concerts, classes, and workshops. The festival offers dance, singing, and instrument workshops led by Irish artists, as well as sessions, a luthiers' fair, and exhibitions.

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A unique gathering of Irish music in Périgord

Every year since 1991, the small town of Tocane-Saint-Apre in Dordogne has hosted the Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises, a unique event in France dedicated to traditional Irish music. Organized by the Association des Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises (formerly Association Culturelle Irlandaise de Tocane), this festival attracts thousands of Celtic music enthusiasts.

A week of musical immersion

For a week in late July, Irish musicians, singers, and dancers give concerts, classes, and workshops. The festival offers dance, singing, and instrument (fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, bodhrán) workshops led by artists from Ireland. Informal sessions are held throughout the week in the village bars and squares.

A luthiers' fair and exhibitions

The festival also hosts a luthiers' fair specializing in traditional instruments, as well as exhibitions related to Irish culture. An event that makes Tocane-Saint-Apre a small capital of Celtic music in France.

Irlandaises de Tocane — edition 2026

The Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises 2026 will take place from July 20 to 26 in Tocane-Saint-Apre. A week of concerts, workshops, sessions, and luthiers' fair focused on traditional Irish and Celtic music.

2026 Edition

The Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises will return to Tocane-Saint-Apre from July 20 to 26, 2026. Concerts, workshops, sessions, and a luthiers' fair will be on the program for this new edition dedicated to traditional Irish music.

Prices Irlandaises de Tocane 2026

Prices to be confirmed.

Practical information — Irlandaises de Tocane

Practical Information

Access

By car: Tocane-Saint-Apre is located on the D710, about 25 km west of Périgueux.

Schedules

Last week of July. Concerts, sessions, and workshops throughout the week.

Prices

Concerts: 8 euros. Workshops require paid registration.

Contact

Association des Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises

Website: rencontresirlandaisestocane.com

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Where does it take place — Irlandaises de Tocane

Tocane-Saint-Apre — salles et places du village

Centre-bourg, 24350 Tocane-Saint-Apre

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