Cormac Begley, Fionn Regan, Lemoncello and more announced for Quiet Lights festival

Cork’s Quiet Lights festival has announced the programme of its 2024 edition, set to take place in venues across the city from November 21 to 24.

Aiming to shine a light on the new wave of Irish and International folk, traditional, and experimental talent, this year’s festival includes a large-scale double-header from Elaine Howley and Rachael Lavelle, presented with festival partners Live at St. Luke’s.

It will also welcome up-and-coming folk artists Joshua Burnside and Memorial, as well as a new duo performance from Aoife Ní Bhríain (fiddle) and Cormac McCarthy (piano) in Triskel Arts Centre.

Kurdish/Syrian musician Mohammad Syfkhan will open the festival in Coughlan’s on the Thursday night, while concertina player Cormac Begley will headline St Lukes on Sunday.

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Other acts include Fionn Regan, Lisa Hannigan, Lemoncello, as well as new indie artists such as Morgana (Saint Sister) and The Kates, as well as Zoe Basha, AnaPalindrome, The Tan Jackets, Catrin Fince, Cormorant Tree Oh, Julia Maria and more.

Speaking of the programme, festival director Jonathan Pearson says: “We’re delighted to be back doing Quiet Lights this year, our favourite time of the year. We’d like to welcome everyone back into some of Cork’s venues to witness the amazing musicians that we have coming to our little festival this year.

“Once again the festival’s backbone is in the brilliance of our local venues, and we’d like to thank them for their ongoing partnership in hosting these brilliant artists. We think there’s something for everyone and we’re looking forward to seeing you at a show.”

Tickets for Quiet Lights festival are on sale now.