Cara Dillon Announces St Patrick's Night Concert in Belfast

Belfast TradFest presents;

CARA DILLON

Plus special guests

Piaras Ó Lorcáin & Jack Warnock

ULSTER HALL, BELFAST

St Patrick’s night, 17 March 2025

Tickets on sale Friday November 01st at 10am via Belfasttradfest.com & Ulsterhall.co.uk 

Belfast TradFest presents one of the world’s finest exponents of traditional Irish song, Cara Dillon, in Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for an enchanting evening of compelling songs, stories and music this St Patrick’s night, 17 March 2025, joined on the night by special guests Piaras Ó Lorcáin & Jack Warnock. Hot on the heels of opening slots for Amble, The Bothy Band & Other Voices appearances, these two rising stars will showcase the best of the new wave of Ulster traditional song.

Dillon’s acclaimed album Coming Home is a profound exploration of identity and emotion and has become a seminal work since its release in March 2024. A remarkable blend of song, spoken word, and storytelling, it was inspired by her deep personal connection to the land, culture, and people of her native County Derry.  

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The album's impact is evident; with sell-out performances at Belfast's Grand Opera House and the Guildhall in Derry, along with three sold-out UK and Irish tours, a shortlist for the NI Music Prize, and a beautiful accompanying book, the response has been nothing short of overwhelming.  

What began as a collection of Cara's private poems, written without the intention of sharing, Coming Home has developed into a passionate and immersive live show in which Cara, together with her extraordinary band, skillfully interweaves this reflective new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics such as Black Is The Colour and The Parting Glass. The result is a tapestry that seamlessly blends songs, stories and music in her most compelling live show yet.  

In Coming Home, Dillon invites us on a journey through her heart and heritage, proving that music is not just an art form, but a profound means of connection. 

This concert is part of St Patrick's Day Celebrations, supported by Belfast City Council.