Tradoodle is Ireland’s only traditional arts festival dedicated to children and families. Tradoodle 2026 takes place from 5th-8th 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 2026 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. Across four days, artists and performers will bring music, creativity and family experiences to venues and settings throughout County Monaghan.
Highlights include Strings Around the World: A Musical Adventure, Alannah Thornburgh, Jack Warnock, the Finnish Duo, The One Who Listens, Pádraig McGovern & Sabina McCague, Sensory SongTales, Rolling Hills Sessions, The Wee Céilí, Curious Creatures, Crafty Corner, Soil Story, Mythical Moments, Peter Street with Cuilcagh and the Tradoodle Big Band, library and school programmes, Family Day at the Garage Theatre and 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 2026, 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 2026, we are celebrating our 9th 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 8th November. Choose from workshops in music, song, dance and visual arts, and come along to our lunchtime concert with Peter Street, Cuilcagh & the TRADOODLE BIG BAND!
