A joyful and energetic evening of contemporary Trad with some of Ireland’s finest and most talented players. Not to be missed!

The explosion of Neo-Trad and Trad in Ireland has seen it become the fast growing genre in the country. In celebration, ILFD is transforming Speranza into a Seisiún. Gather round and join in the fun as the band play in the centre of the marquee. Step into the heart of Dublin’s Trad renaissance. with a night that’s guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your heart soaring. ILFD returns with musicians performing in-the-round-close, electric, and full of energy. As trad meets the future, this joyful celebration of Ireland’s fastest-growing genre promises communal magic under the marquee. On the bill for this night will be is SexyTadhg and Ispíní na hÉireann. 

SexyTadhg

They are simply an electric presence in Dublin’s creative scene. SexyTadhg (Tadhg Griffin) is a multi-hyphenate artist redefining what it means to be a modern Gaeilgeoir. With their bold blend of music, theatrics, fashion, stage presence, and Irish-language advocacy, Tadhg brings explosive energy and fearless vulnerability to every performance. Expect the unexpected. 

Ispíní na hÉireann

Pioneers of Trad-rock chaos, Ispíní na hÉireann are a wild, witty collective bringing Irish culture to brand new audiences, one explosive gig at a time. Known for their raucous live shows and heartfelt pride of Irish heritage, the band are riding a wave of momentum from their sold-out 3Olympia Theatre gig straight into the Speranza tent.