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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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!

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

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.

Irish Village
2025-08-15 09:00 - 2025-08-19 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Páirc an Phiarsaigh, Tralee Town Park, Tralee, Ireland
Open all day, the Irish Village hosts chats, activities and cultural events celebrating local heritage.

Rockshore Rewind Truck
2025-08-19 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Castle Street, Castle Street, Tralee, Ireland
The Rockshore Rewind Truck brings you local DJ talent to rock and dance the night away from 9pm-11pm.

ELO Showdown
2025-08-19 21:30 - 23:30 (Europe/Dublin)
Tribute show to Electric Light Orchestra featuring two hours of classic hits to rock the night away in Tralee Town centre.
With stunning visuals and videos that will blow you away, this 7-piece live band are dedicated to performing the music of Jeff Lynne, known as the creator of ELO and producer to many world famous acts such as George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & Roy Orbison to name a few.

Midnite Madness!
2025-08-19 23:45 (Europe/Dublin) | Denney Street, Denney Street, Tralee, Ireland
The 2025 Rose of Tralee is presented to the people of Tralee amid music, festivities and a breathtaking fireworks display!

Sean Magee Live
2025-08-19 23:59 - 2025-08-20 00:30 (Europe/Dublin)
Live music from Sean Magee as part of the closing entertainment on Tuesday night.
A well-established solo musician and performer, Sean plays a wide range of music and instruments on stage to keep the crowd dancing all night long. Songs like his number 1 Single ‘Tipping it up to Nancy’ has hit over 2.5 million listens on Spotify and more than 1.2 million views on this music video on Youtube!
