Conference Dates 14 - 18 January 2026
What is Your Roots Are Showing?
Experience an extraordinary lineup of live Official Showcases, featuring both emerging talents and seasoned professionals, at a conference that's not just an event but a showcase of the future of music.
Explore our Trade and Gig Fairs, the heart of the conference, where industry influencers gather for networking, collaboration, and career opportunities.
Elevate your skills at our hands-on workshops, designed for both newcomers and veterans, to deepen your knowledge in music creation, appreciation, and promotion.
Join our panel discussions with industry leaders to stay informed on critical issues and trends, especially in folk and traditional music.
Experience the Music Trail, our conference's highlight, turning the city into a stage for spontaneous performances and musical discoveries.
Your Roots Are Showing - Ireland's Folk Conference, a nonprofit event, awaits you.
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The mission of Your Roots Are Showing – Ireland’s Folk Music Conference and Showcase is to bring the global folk music community together in a welcoming and dynamic space.
We foster collaboration among musicians, artists, and industry professionals, support emerging talent, and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation. We are committed to preserving and evolving folk traditions, advocating for the folk music community, promoting education through workshops and discussions, and supporting well-being within the industry.
At its heart, Your Roots Are Showing is about sharing incredible music, keeping traditions alive, and connecting people through learning, stories, and the sounds of folk music.
Growing YOUR Roots
2025 Stats
Panels. Showcasing. Networking. Workshops.
60+
OVER 60 INDUSTRY LEADER SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
42+
OVER 42 ESSENTIAL WORKSHOPS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS
100+
4
OVER 100
ARTISTS PARTICIPATING
4 OFFICIAL SHOWCASE STAGES
Produced by Lark &Owl Event Makers
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