MCD Productions and Shine team up with Féile an Phobail community festival

Live event promoters MCD Productions and Shine have announced they are teaming up with the Féile an Phobail festival, set to take place at Belfast's Falls Park from July 24 to August 9.

Féile an Phobail is Ireland's largest Community Arts Festival, hosting a range of arts and cultural events, as well as live music. Also known as the West Belfast Festival, it was established in 1988 as a direct response to the Troubles.

MCD Productions, known for their Belsonic and Custom House Square concerts in Belfast, said they "have a long term plan to develop with Féile an Phobail, an annual programme of internationally renowned musical acts".

"The Falls Park is a tremendous concert site with a strong history of staging major events and has huge potential," added Managing Director of Shine, Alan Simms.

Last year's festival saw performances from UB40 with Bjorn Again, Gary Óg, Paul Van Dyk, DJ Daireas, as well as a surprise appearance from Kneecap.

2026 will mark Féile an Phobail's 38th edition. More information about the events and lineup is due in the coming weeks.

 

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