Samhain Irish Festival

3rd Edition — Samhain Irish Festival 2025

For its 3rd edition, the Samhain Irish Festival took over the Maison pour tous de Chadrac (La Couveuse) on Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st, 2025, for a weekend dedicated to traditional Irish music and Celtic conviviality.

Program

• Friday, October 31st: Open sessions and master-classes during the day starting at 2 PM, followed by evening Irish music concerts in a pub atmosphere, with a Guinness bar and darts tournament.
• Saturday, November 1st: Open sessions for all musicians, master-classes for all levels, and evening concerts, closing the festival in a festive and warm atmosphere.

The association Triple Stout (Paddy's Friends) once again brought together musicians, enthusiasts, and the curious for the Samhain Celtic festival, perpetuating the tradition of a human-sized, friendly, and authentic festival.

Program for the 3rd Edition

• Friday, October 31st
  • From 2 PM: Open sessions and master-classes for all levels
  • Slow sessions: Learning the Irish repertoire
  • From 8:30 PM: Traditional Irish music concerts
  • Pub atmosphere: Guinness bar, darts
• Saturday, November 1st
  • From 2 PM: Open sessions and master-classes
  • From 8:30 PM: Evening concerts
  • Irish pub atmosphere, on-site catering

Highlights of the 2025 Edition

• 3rd edition of the festival, confirming the event's establishment in Haute-Loire
• Traditional Irish music concerts over two evenings
• Open sessions for all musicians, all instruments, and all levels
• Master-classes in traditional Irish music
• Authentic pub atmosphere with Guinness and darts tournament