Rose of Tralee

Midnight Madness
2024-08-20 23:30 - 2024-08-21 00:30 UTC | Denny Street, Tralee, Ireland
MIDNIGHT MADNESS Join us at the Denny Street Stage where the 2024 Rose of Tralee will be introduced and the winner of the Rose of Tralee Monster Raffle will be announced! Enjoy fireworks, music and celebrations with Fhéile Trá Lí and dance the night away with our Roses and Rose Escorts.

Oracle
2024-08-20 22:00 - 23:45 UTC | Denny Street, Tralee, Ireland
A welcome back to the Denny Street Stage for this local Band bringing the Festival to a close

Midnite Cafe
2024-08-20 21:45 - 23:30 UTC | The Square, The Square, Tralee, Ireland
Féile Thrá Lí presents Midnite Cafe to get the Square in Tralee rocking and ready for Midnight Madness!

Rose of Tralee Selection Night - Tuesday
2024-08-20 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Kerry Sports Academy
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas will return to the Dome to present the 2024 Rose of Tralee selection live on TV this August 19th and 20th. Tickets for the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival Selection Nights are now on sale.
Variety is the spice of life and the Dome audiences will this year be treated to live music and entertainment (and a few surprises to boot), as our International Roses and their Rose Escorts take to the stage for an energy-filled night to remember.
Families, supporters of the Roses and Rose Escorts, locals and visitors, young and old, are encouraged to come along to the TV selections to experience the fun, excitement and electric atmosphere as the Roses take to the stage.

Fossett's Circus
2024-08-20 18:00 - 2024-08-25 18:00 UTC | The Big Top, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Ireland
Ireland’s most famous and best-loved circus. ‘The Big Top’ of Ireland’s national circus will be set against the backdrop of the Rose of Tralee International Festival from Tuesday, August 20-25. The award-winning show will feature the very best of international circus acts, including jugglers, aerial acrobats, high wire, dare devils and much more. Shows at 3pm and 6pm (Tuesday August 20th shows at 6pm only)

Dreams of Freedom
2024-08-19 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Square, The Square, Tralee, Ireland
With the very best of Irish songs and traditional Irish music, Dreams Of Freedom will showcase some of the pure and true culture of Ireland. Come along and join us as we take you on a tour of Ireland through songs music and stories.

Derek Ryan: An evening of Country Music
2024-08-19 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | Denny Street, Tralee, Ireland
Derek Ryan live with support from Sabrina Fallon presenting an evening of Country Music

Rose of Tralee Selection Night - Monday
2024-08-19 19:00 - 23:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Kerry Sports Academy
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas return to the Dome to present the 2024 Rose of Tralee selection live on TV this August 19th and 20th.
Variety is the spice of life and the Dome audiences will this year be treated to live music and entertainment (and a few surprises to boot), as our International Roses and their Rose Escorts take to the stage for an energy-filled night to remember. Families, supporters of the Roses and Rose Escorts, locals and visitors, young and old, are encouraged to come along to the TV selections to experience the fun, excitement and electric atmosphere as the Roses take to the stage with Dáithí Ó Sé live on RTÉ Television

Renovator
2024-08-18 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Square, The Square, Tralee, Ireland
We’re keeping it local for the highlight of Sunday night with Ireland’s No.1 party band!

Celebration of Light
2024-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Tralee Bay Wetlands, Ballyard Rd, Ballyard, Tralee, Ireland
Tralee Bay Wetlands will once again provide the stunning backdrop for this year’s Celebration of Light Ceremony, organised annually by cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry. The event aims to unite those touched by cancer and remember those we have lost.
The evening will be MC’d by Sean Lyons and will feature a poignant performance from the Kerry Choral Union, as well as a selection of prayers and readings from a number of special guests.

Pub Twinnings
2024-08-18 15:30 - 17:30 UTC | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
We thank the pubs who have sponsored this year’s Rose Pub Twinning event from 3.30pm to 5.30pm Sunday 18th August. Meet your favourite Roses, take a selfie, grab an autograph and a refreshing drink in great company! These pubs will be the “homes” to the families and supporters of this year’s Roses for the duration of the Festival, so don’t be a stranger!

BAR

ROSE 1

ROSE 2

ROSE 3

JACK MAC’S
CAVAN

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL
CORK
LONDON

THE GRAND HOTEL
DERRY
PERTH

J TURNERSBAR
DONEGAL
NEW ZEALAND

SEAN OGS
DUBLIN
SAN FRANCISCO
FLORIDA

BETTY’S BAR
GALWAY
MELBOURNE

AN SHEBEEN
KERRY

HENNESSY’S BAR
KILDARE

BAILY’S CORNER
KILKENNY
NORTH CAROLINA

THE MUNSTER BAR
LEITRIM
DUBAI
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

PADDY MAC’S
LOUTH

THE BLASKET
MONAGHAN
YORKSHIRE

KIRBY’S BROGUE INN
ROSCOMMON
CHICAGO

BRIDGE LANE
SLIGO

AN CEARNÓG
TIPPERARY
NEW YORK

THE ASHE HOTEL
WATERFORD

THE CASTLE BAR
WICKLOW

AN TEACH BEAG
WESTMEATH

LINNANE’S BAR
SYDNEY

THE FIDDLER
OHIO

Love for Roses Parade with Fhéile Thrá Lí
2024-08-18 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
The parades are always a highlight of the years in Tralee town. Join the Roses, Rose Escorts and Rose Buds for a dazzling family festival parade filled with music and festive fun along the town’s streets, presented by Fhéile Trá Lí. For more information on the day’s festival events visit www.festivaltralee.com.

Next in Line
2024-08-17 22:30 - 23:00 UTC | Denny Street, Tralee, Ireland
Louis Walsh’s newest Boyband, meet Next in Line, the five-piece band is made up of Conor O’Farrell, Neung Kelly, Harry O’Connell, Conor Davis and Joshua Regala, who will take over the Denny Street Stage on Saturday night.

Live Music at The Ashe Hotel
2024-08-17 22:00 - 2024-08-18 02:00 UTC | The Ashe Hotel, Maine St, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tralee, V92 W56F, Ireland
Saturday:

10pm to close • Paudi Cronin and Sax (Alfie’s Bar)10pm to close • Selective Sounds (Roundy’s Bar)

Féile Thrá Lí's Love for Roses Parade
2024-08-17 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
LOVE FOR ROSES PARADE with floats, fireworks, glowing costumes & of course the Rose’s, Rose Escorts & Rose Buds for 2024 along with 10 Marching Bands and more than 100 performers.

Rose Trad Fest
2024-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Meadowlands Hotel, Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Ireland
Get ready for song and dance at the Home of the Roses, the Meadowlands Hotel, with our Roses and Rose Escorts.

Racing with the Roses
2024-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee, Ireland
Meet all the Roses up close and enjoy a Family Fun filled afternoon with lots of kids activities at Kingdom Stadium, Tralee!

Festival Club
2024-08-16 23:00 - 2024-08-20 02:00 UTC
Join our International Roses, Rose Escorts, Centres, Teams and families for great entertinment every night from 11pm to 2am at Johnny Frank’s in the Meadowlands Hotel.

Festival Sessions
2024-08-16 22:00 - 2024-08-20 23:30 UTC | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
Many of the Tralee’s bars and hotels are hosting great live music throughout the Festival week (10pm-2am; Times may vary)

The Blasket: Live music, comedy and DJs
2024-08-16 21:00 - 2024-08-20 23:59 UTC | The Blasket, 28 Lower Castle St, Cloonalour, Tralee, Ireland
Friday:

9pm • Comedy Club
10pm • Sean Tierney
11.30pm • DJ Marty Guilfoyle

Saturday:

6pm • Comedy Club
10pm • Sean Tierney
11.30pm • DJ Evan O’Connor

Sunday:

7pm • Ross Brassil
11.30pm • DJ Adam D

Monday:

11.30pm • DJ Ray Stack

Tuesday:

10pm • The Funky Folkers
11pm • DJ Adam D

Live Music at J Turners
2024-08-16 21:00 - 2024-08-19 01:30 UTC | J Turners, 22 Castle Street, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
Friday:

9-11pm • The Denis O’Sullivan Band (Inside)
9.30pm-1.30am • Phil’n the Blanks (Outside)

Saturday:

9-11pm • The Denis O’Sullivan Band (Inside)
9.30pm-1.30am • Sweet F.A (Outside)

Sunday:

6-8pm • Shane & Martin (Inside)
9pm-Close • Karaoke (Inside)
9.30pm-1.30am • Zedz Dead

Music and Rose Fun at the Meadowlands Hotel
2024-08-16 11:30 - 2024-08-21 01:00 UTC | Meadowlands Hotel, Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Ireland
Friday:

11.30am • Welcome the Roses
1pm-2.30pm • Meet & Greet with Roses
10pm • Festival Party with Roses and Rose Centres & Live Music with Polca 4

Saturday:

10pm • Festival Party with Past Roses & Escorts & Live Music with Seanie & Martin Hurley

Sunday:

6pm • Rose of Tralee Trad Fest
9pm • Party with Roses and Escorts & Live Music with Mickey D

Monday:

11pm • Post-Selection Party in Johnny Frank’s with DJ Big Jim

Tuesday:

11pm • Post-Selection Party in Johnny Frank’s with DJ Big Jim

Rose of Tralee Historical Exhibition
2024-08-16 10:00 - 2024-08-20 17:00 UTC | Kerry Library, Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
The Rose of Tralee Historical Exhibition includes memorabilia donated by past winners of the Rose of Tralee and archive material celebrating the history of the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Open 10am-5pm on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday during the Festival.

Gowns of Glory
2024-08-16 09:30 - 2024-08-20 17:00 UTC | Kerry County Museum, Ashe Memorial Hall, Tralee, Ireland
Rose of Tralee Fashion with dresses throughout the decades on display every day from 9.30am-5pm. This exhibition charts the changing styles over the decades and it’s an absolute must for anyone with an interest in fashion. The exhibition includes 30 dresses over six decades, from Alice O’Sullivan’s gown in 1959 to the current Rose of Tralee Róisín Wiley.

Kirby’s Brogue Inn: Live Music
2024-08-16 09:00 - 2024-08-20 23:30 UTC | The Brogue, Rock Street, Tralee, Ireland
Friday: Dreams of Freedom
Saturday: Shaun O’ Dowd
Sunday: Kristo
Monday: James Gornall
Tuesday: Amber Waves

Birds Amusements
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-20 | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
Spills and thrills for the whole family. Birds Euroshow funfair is a concept dedicated to the idea that there should always be fun and affordable places to go and our mission is to provide top class entertainment across the board, with thrill attractions, family attractions, side attractions and even Rollercoasters. When a complete day of satisfaction for the entire family is what is required a visit to Birds Euroshow funfair is a must. So whether you are young, or young at heart, why not come along and experience fun for all ages.

Rose of Tralee International Festival 2024
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-20 | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
Mark the dates in the calendar – The Rose of Tralee International Festival, one of Ireland’s top festivals, returns to Tralee, Co Kerry from 16th to 20th August in 2024.
The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings women of Irish descent from around the world to Co Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture.
The festival also includes street entertainment, carnival, live outdoor concerts, theatre, circus, street markets, funfair, fireworks and our internationally renowned parades. Experience the magic of Féile Thrá Lí, a thrilling five-day street festival taking place in Tralee town. Experience captivating parades, immerse yourself in infectious live music and street theatre while exploring bustling markets brimming with local treasures. The night sky will come alive with our breathtaking fireworks display, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

Rose Tour
2024-08-11 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 UTC | Ireland, Ireland
Every year, our Roses embark on an unforgettable adventure when they first meet in Ireland, and begin their National Rose Tour, exploring different parts of Ireland and learning more about the country’s great heritage and culture. This year’s Rose Tour takes place from August 11-16 ahead of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Garda Band Live
2023-08-20 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tralee Town Centre, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland
The Garda Band have always been a highlight for all the family to enjoy. Besides providing music for official Garda functions, the Garda Band undertakes a heavy community-orientated programme each year performing at schools, festivals and sporting events. It has a long association with the Rose of Tralee International Festival. The Band has represented the country on a number of occasions at police festivals and concerts in Switzerland, Germany and Northern Ireland. (3pm-4pm on Sunday, Tralee Town Centre)

Racing with the Roses
2023-08-19 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee, Ireland
Enjoy an fun filled afternoon of Racing with the Roses! Meet all the Roses up close and enjoy an afternoon with the Roses, Escorts & Rosebuds for a Family Fun event with lots of kids activities with inflatable games, face painting, balloon modelling, cartoon characters. Plus Best Dressed Lady and music before racing starts.

When: Saturday 19th August 2023
Where: Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee
Opening Time: 12pm (midday)
Race Times: 1st of 9 Races off at 12.45pm
