Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises
Traditional Irish Music Festival in Tocane-Saint-Apre
About Irlandaises de Tocane
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
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
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