Tradoodle is Ireland’s only traditional arts festival dedicated to children and families. Tradoodle 2025 takes place between 1st – 4th November in venues and settings across Co. Monaghan.
Tradoodle Festival for Children is Ireland’s only traditional arts festival dedicated to children and families. Tradoodle presents a jam-packed programme for children featuring traditional musicians, singers, storytellers and dancers working alongside artists and creatives from the fields of visual arts, theatre and puppetry.
Tradoodle 2025 presents a jam-packed programme for children featuring traditional musicians, singers, storytellers and dancers working alongside artists and creatives from the fields of visual arts, theatre and puppetry. In fact, in November 2025 over 30 artists will visit County Monaghan over our 4-day festival!
Highlights include Garadice, TRADOODLE BIG BAND, Candlelit Tales, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Ríona Sally-Hartman, Sensory SongTales, Traddrum, My Harrpy Place with Eilís Lavelle, Jack Warnock, Brioni Gallagher, Family Days at Garage Theatre, library/school tours & much more! Get ready to dive into Tradoodle!
Check out our vibrant programme of events!
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Welcome to Tradoodle TV, the home for Tradoodle’s engaging, educational & fun online activities for children. For Tradoodle 2025, we are delighted to partner with the National Childhood Network and invite childcare settings across Monaghan and further afield to join our series of Irish dancing workshops with dancer extraordinare Oran Leong. Children can also enjoy the online premiere of Ceol Connected’s The Far Field live touring production. So don’t delay, enrol today!
We’ve created a fun music-themed activity to keep curious minds busy. Perfect for rainy afternoons or a bit of quiet time, it’s a simple way to keep children connected to the festival spirit!
In 2025, we are celebrating our 8th Annual Tradoodle Festival. Each year, we collaborate with amazing artists who bring their expertise, experience & enthusiasm to children across the county. We also work with incredible illustrators to help us capture the energy and spirit of Tradoodle Festival. Check out some of our previous Trdaoodle posters!
Join the fun and festivities at our Tradoodle Family Day taking place at the Garage Theatre on Sunday 2nd November. Choose from workshops in music, song, dance, puppetry & visual arts and come along to our family concerts with Garadice & the TRADOODLE BIG BAND!
