Veritable feast for Longford music lovers at 4th Camlin Keys Music Festival
Concerts, classes and workshops galore as Longford plays host to 4th Camlin Keys Music Festival
The weekend of the Camlin Keys Festival, 2026 is upon us and the schedule is packed full of concerts, performance classes and workshops.
Opening on Friday night in St John's Church, Longford, N39 KP59 with an uplifting concert led by Athlone A Cappella, an all female four part harmony chorus, singing without instrumental accompaniment.
They will be joined by Longford's own, Songbirds Choir from Ballymahon, under the musical direction of Angela Reynolds, this can only bode for a fun-filled session.
To complete the evening, Emily Doyle, folk singer-songwriter from Moydow, fresh from a sold-out concert in the Backstage, joins us to share the evening. Tickets are €7.50 online, via the website or €10 on the door - so book early!
Saturday - Festival Day opens at 10:30am with our performance classes, expertly adjudicated by Tamara Niekludow, if you are learning an instrument or know someone who is, this is the perfect opportunity to share all that hard work.
Whether working towards an exam, or learning for fun, enter a class to experience performing in a supportive environment with constructive, positive feedback, deadline for entry extended to Thursday, June 11.
As usual, we will have a drop-in early years music room to keep younger siblings occupied and entertained throughout the morning.
Workshops run in the afternoon from 2pm. In St John's National School, N39 VK22 we have How to practice effectively Tamara Niekludow will advise any musicians on how to make the most of their practice time and really make it count.
Benjamin Errington will be hosting a hands on, Introducing the Violin, Fiddle, Viola and Cello to anyone interested in taking up or transitioning to a new instrument, with instruments to try out in the workshop.
Emily Doyle hosts a Songwriting Workshop, she has just released an EP of her individual folk-style and is sharing her talents with workshop participants.
Cathal Culliney returns with his Traditional Irish Piano Accompaniment, workshop in St John's Church, N39 KP59, sharing his skills as a trad pianist.
The Festival Family Concert brings the festival to a close, at 5:30pm when Lenny Chen, pianist from Boyle will open the early evening event, followed by performers from the morning classes sharing their work on the fabulous grand piano. The evening will close with performances from our workshop facilitators, Benjamin and Tamara.
Camlin Keys hopes there is something there for you, visit our website to book any of the classes, workshops or concerts, looking forward to meeting you over the weekend.