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2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Clandeboye Festival, held each August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate in County Down.

 

Taking place from 22–29 August, this special anniversary programme celebrates the alumni of the Camerata Ireland Academy, with every concert featuring outstanding musicians who have been part of the programme over the years.

 

Over eight days, the festival presents 13 lunchtime and evening concerts, offering something for everyone. Highlights include three performances by the all-island orchestra Camerata Ireland, featuring soloists Barry Douglas (piano), Mairéad Hickey (violin), and Ed Creedon (viola); a piano recital by Barry Douglas marking the 40th anniversary of his gold medal win at the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986; a family concert; and a rich selection of chamber music by Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, and more!

BOOKING INFO

Tickets are available online via the button below and in person from Visit Belfast, 9 Donegall Square North. Advance booking is advised. Tickets are also available on the door, subject to availability.
 

“Great, intimate music making in a wonderfully informal environment - enthralling, thrilling and relaxed, all at the same time - a potent combination!” 

Audience member, 2023

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RESERVED SEATING

Please note that seating is unreserved with the following exceptions:

  • Festival Saver Ticket holders

  • Friends of Camerata Ireland

  • Groups of 10 or more

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In all cases, preferred seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing office@camerata-ireland.com.


THE ANNUAL BANQUET

Due to exceptional demand, the Annual Banquet is currently available for tables of ten only. To reserve your table, please contact office@camerata-ireland.com. Individual tickets may be released at a later date, subject to availability.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • A Festival Saver ticket is available for the duration of the Festival offering a 20% discount on ticket prices, a free festival programme and reserved seating in the first 3 rows.

  • Programmes are correct at the time of publishing. Where there is an unavoidable artist or programme change, all ticket holders will be notified by email in advance.

  • Ample free parking is available on site at Clandeboye

  • The bar is open for evening performances only

  • Light lunch and tea/coffee is available to purchase in Dendron Lodge prior to lunchtime concerts on Monday-Friday from 12-1pm

  • Advance booking is recommended (and there is no fee to book online), but tickets will be available to purchase on the door subject to availability

  • Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts

  • Accessible seating is available on request. If you are a wheelchair user or have mobility issues, please email office@camerata-ireland.com in advance to advise us of your requirements.

REFUND POLICY

  • Refund protection is offered by a third party provider, XCover, and may be purchased at checkout. All refund claims must be made via XCover.

  • If refund protection insurance is not purchased, tickets can be changed to another concert subject to availability. Please email office@camerata-ireland.com.

  • Our refund policy applies to tickets purchased online only. Tickets purchased at Visit Belfast, may be changed to another concert subject to availability. Please email office@camerata-ireland.com

 

 

"The beautiful but confined space of the Clandeboye Banqueting Hall, and the relatively smallish ensemble combined to give the performance an authenticity reminiscent of the early days of Beethoven himself when his music was first played to audiences and surroundings vastly different to those in today’s spectacular concert halls."

Alf McCreary, The Newsletter, 2023

BECOME A FRIEND

​​Friends of Camerata Ireland receive priority booking and reserved seating for all the festival concerts. To find out more about joining our valued community of Friends, click here.

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STAY IN TOUCH

​​Being on our mailing list is the best way of hearing about our festival programmes, ticket release dates and special offers. You can sign up via the link below. If you have any queries about the festival, you can contact us at office@camerata-ireland.com.

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“An evening of magic - world class music on my doorstep; what more could I ask?”

Audience member, 2023

Supported by:

© 2025 Camerata Ireland

Reg. Charity No: NIC106890


Camerata Ireland Ltd /
The Courtyard, Clandeboye Estate /
Reg. No: NI35573

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