Russell Festival Doolin

Welcome to Doolin's Irish Traditional Music Festival

Russell Festival 2025

This Irish Traditional Music festival held in Doolin, Co.Clare, falls on the last full weekend in February annually. It is a remembrance event celebrating the Russell family; Micho, Packie and Gussie Russell, the world-famous traditional musicians from the area.

Russell Weekend 2025: Thursday 20th to Monday 24th February. Weekend Tickets Now Available.

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Festival Events

See what’s on during the Russell Festival Weekend 2024. Concerts, Recitals, CD Launches, Talks, Workshops & more. (2025 full program coming soon)

The Russells

Micho Russell

Read about the life and music of Micho, Packie and Gussie Russell.

Festival history

The annual traditional festival held in Doolin falling on the last full weekend in February is a remembrance ceremony to the Russell family, Micho Packie and Gussie Russell, the world-famous traditional musicians.

Festival archives

Images

An image gallery from the Russell Festival Weekend over the years.

Videos

A collection of videos and tributes from the Russell Festival Weekend over the years.