Five days.
One unforgettable festival.
Discover parades, live music, family fun, heritage, sport and the Rose of Tralee Selection Nights across Tralee.
Official Home of the Roses
The Home of the Roses
Where the Roses arrive, reunite and celebrate, with meet-and-greets, live music, trad sessions and post-show parties across all five festival days.
Daily Delights
Kerry County Museum
A fascinating introduction to Kerry’s distinctive culture and heritage, including Casement in Kerry through the ages, the Tom Crean Polar Room, archaeology hall and the mediaeval experience. Free entry Saturday and Sunday.
Family Town
Family entertainment in Tralee Town Park. See the online or full printed programme for details.
Irish Village
Chats, fun and activities throughout the festival.
Heritage Hunters
Pick up the free Tralee Family Heritage Trail and follow the StoryMap and audio guide on a journey of discovery around Tralee.
Rose Memorabilia Exhibition
Delve through the decades and history of the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Free. Closed Sunday.
Festival Food & Craft
Browse and buy from the festival’s arts, crafts and food stalls.
Spot Busking
Enjoy the best of Tralee as local street performers entertain the crowds.
Bird’s Amusements
Spills and thrills for all the family.
Live Music
Thirty hours of live music from local, national and international bands, acts and performers across three stages.
Friday
Welcome Roses to Tralee
Meet and greet with the Roses in Johnny Frank’s Bar as Meadowlands Hotel welcomes the 2026 participants to the Home of the Roses.
Festival Party with Seanie & Martin Hurley
Start the festival weekend with live music at Meadowlands Hotel.
Festival Party with Casey Harris
Music by the 2024 Dublin Rose, Casey Harris, with Ratzingers Duo.
Art in the Park
Enjoy work by local artists. Subject to weather. Also on Saturday and Sunday.
St John’s the Evangelist Church Tours
Explore this architectural and historical treasure-trove, built in 1819, including the Mulchinock family tomb. Free; donations accepted.
Music Generation
Kicking off the entertainment.
The Wild Rovers
Kick off the afternoon entertainment in the Square.
Reel Trad
Launching five evenings of entertainment in the Square.
Celebration of Light
Join the 2026 Rose participants for a candle ceremony in aid of Recovery Haven.
Féile Céilí
Dance the night away in the heart of Tralee.
Katelin Tierney
Launching the line-up on Denny Street.
The Highstool Prophets
Rock Denny Street with Irish culture. Kindly sponsored by Kelihers Toyota.
The Indians Showband
Liven up the Square.
Saturday
Roses and Rose Escorts Reunion Party
A special reunion party at the Home of the Roses, with music by DJ Manus.
Tralee Park Run
The weekly 5k event for adults. Registration at parkrun.ie.
Rose Cup Blitz
Camogie at Caherslee with football at Na Gaeil and Kerins O’Rahilly’s grounds.
Pop-Up Basketball
Join Tralee Warriors for a 3x3 basketball event. Also on Sunday, 9am–4.15pm.
St John’s the Evangelist Church Tours
Explore this architectural and historical treasure-trove, built in 1819, including the Mulchinock family tomb. Free; donations accepted. Also on Sunday.
Emergency Services Display
A showcase of state and voluntary emergency response organisations, with some Roses visiting.
David Lynch
Local Tralee talent opens the Square stage.
Gowns of Glory
Meet some previous Roses of Tralee at the festival’s dress exhibition.
Lixnaw Comhaltas
Kick off the entertainment in the Square.
Crest of a Wave
Rock the night away.
Take That vs Westlife
Battle it out on the streets one more time.
Parade Music
Keeping the crowds entertained before the parade. Also on Sunday, 2pm–4pm.
Roses in the Moonlight
Floats, costumes, Roses, Rose Escorts, Rose Buds and Buddies, marching bands and performers.
Rose of Tralee Presentation
Presentation of the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival participants.
AC/DC by IE/DC
Wrap up the night in the Square.
Firework Show
Illuminating the skies over Kerry’s capital town.
ABBA Girls
Continue the celebrations on Denny Street.
Sunday
Festival Trad Fest
An early-evening trad celebration at Meadowlands Hotel.
Party with the Roses & Rose Escorts
Late-night festival celebrations with music by Micky D.
Tralee Junior Park Run
The weekly event for junior runners. Registration at parkrun.ie.
Féile 10K Run
The festival 10K returns to the streets.
Féile Céilí
Dance the day away in the heart of Tralee.
Roses in the Sunlight
Floats, glowing costumes, Roses, Rose Escorts, Rose Buds and Buddies, ten marching bands and performers.
Taylor Swiftly
Kicks off the Denny Street stage.
Paw N Tails: The Annual Dog Show
The annual festival dog show.
Gowns of Glory
Meet some previous Roses of Tralee at the festival’s dress exhibition.
The Garda Band
A welcome return to Tralee to entertain the crowds.
Rose Twinnings
Participating hotels and bars host Roses and Rose Centres with family, friends, Rose Escorts, Rose Buds and Rose Buddies.
Super Sunday
Roll With It: Oasis tribute at 7.30pm, Robbie Williams at 9.30pm and Qween at 9.30pm.
Waveflyer
Keep the party rocking in the Square.
The Groove Gurus
Finish off the Square madness.
Monday
Rose of Tralee Live Shows on the Big Screen
Watch the Selection Night live from the Home of the Roses.
Post-Show Festival Party
Keep the celebrations going with music by Big Jim.
Fearns School of Dance
Kick off the Square entertainment.
Justin Flynn
Returns with a bang.
The Dublin City Ramblers
Traditional music in the Square.
Dúil
Kick off the festivities on Denny Street.
Rose of Tralee Selection Night
Live RTÉ television introduces the first group of 32 Roses.
Bagatelle
Keep the music going in the Square.
The Whistlin’ Donkeys
Finish off Denny Street.
Tuesday
Rose of Tralee Live Shows on the Big Screen
Watch the final Selection Night live from the Home of the Roses.
Post-Show Festival Party
Celebrate the new Rose of Tralee with music by Big Jim.
Lixnaw Comhaltas
Dance the afternoon away.
Bon Jovi Tribute
Bringing it back to basics.
Rose of Tralee Selection Night
Live RTÉ television introduces the next group of 32 Roses.
The Tumbling Paddies
Entertaining Denny Street for the final night.
Renovator
Wrap up the night in the Square.
Midnite Madness
The annual tradition presenting the 2026 Rose of Tralee to the people of Tralee.
Fireworks Display
A spectacular display brings the festival to a close.
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