Welcome to the
Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival 2026!
Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival is a community-created event, born from a shared passion for live music, local culture, and bringing people together.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Ireland’s North Coast, the festival is a celebration of raw sound, soulful rhythm, and community spirit.
Bringing together an electrifying lineup of local talent and acclaimed performers, the festival pulses with the energy of rock riffs and blues grooves that echo through the seaside town.
More than just a music event, the festival is rooted in purpose. This year, we are proud to partner in fundraising efforts for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI.
Whether you're a lifelong fan of rock and blues or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend by the coast, Ballycastle Rock & Blues Festival promises great music, good company, and a cause worth supporting.
Ballycastle, Co. Antrim
Sponsors
A huge thank you to all of the incredible local businesses supporting this year’s Ballycastle Rock and Blues Festival
Special thanks to our headline sponsor, Anzac Drinks, whose generosity and belief in the festival has helped make this year’s event possible.
We also want to thank every local business who has got behind the festival. The support from the Ballycastle community never goes unnoticed, and it’s amazing to see so many people backing live music, local events, and the atmosphere that makes this town so special.
This festival truly wouldn’t happen without the businesses, people, and community spirit behind it and we’re incredibly grateful for every bit of support.
Please support the businesses that support Ballycastle:
- Anzac Drinks
- McAuley Freight Ltd.
- Impact Printing
- Kintra Boat Tours
- Ballycastle Community Development Group
- RD Engraving
- Our Dolly’s Cafe
- Thyme and Co Cafe
- Emerald Isle Apparel
- PJ McIlroy and Sons
- McCaughan’s Chemist
- Anzac Restaurant
- Castle Florist
- Ursa Minor
- Ballycastle Credit Union
- Apex Housing
- Stewarts Sports
- Causeway, Coast & Glens Council
- The Anglers Arm's
- Anzac Bar
- The Boyd Arms
- The Central Bar
- The Diamond Bar
- Glenshesk Bar
- Harbour Bar
- Hillside Tavern
- The House of McDonnell
- The Marine Hotel
- O'Connors Bar
- The Salthouse Hotel
- Tannery (Halo)
- Yarn
Pulmonary Fibrosis NI was established in 2023 to support patients and families affected by this life-limiting condition. The team works closely with respiratory consultants and specialist respiratory nurses across all five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, helping to improve awareness, provide support, and strengthen connections between services and the community. Through collaboration and advocacy, the organisation is committed to ensuring that those affected by pulmonary fibrosis receive the care, information, and support they need.
Throughout the festival, you’ll see members of the team fundraising for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, donations are gratefully accepted and help support this worthy charity.