Irish Festival Berlin
Irish diaspora culture on the ufaFabrik summer stage
About Irish Festival
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A Green Isle in Berlin-Tempelhof
Since the 1970s, the ufaFabrik at Viktoriastraße 10–18 has been one of Berlin's most important alternative cultural centres — a former UFA film site, now an international cultural centre with theatres, a summer stage, an organic bakery, and a children's farm. Located in the Tempelhof district, it is accessible via the Ullsteinstraße underground station (U6). Once a year, the grounds become a 'Green Isle' — for the Irish Festival Berlin, which, with its 9th edition in 2026, has become a fixture for the Irish diaspora and the Berlin folk community.
Music, Dance, and Pub Culture
The festival takes place outdoors on the ufaFabrik's summer stage. Bands and solo artists from Ireland, Great Britain, and Berlin's Irish diaspora perform on stage — playing traditional, folk, indie-folk, and crossover projects. In parallel, there are dance workshops for beginners and advanced dancers (Set Dancing, Céilí, Irish Dance), whiskey and gin tastings, a small pub bar with Guinness and Murphy's, as well as stalls run by Irish craftspeople and booksellers.
Community Gathering for Berlin's Irish Community
Berlin has a small but active Irish diaspora — from musicians living in the city and consulate staff to numerous students. The Irish Festival is their main annual meeting point: joint sessions, new acquaintances, and family activities for parents and children. Many non-Irish Berliners who appreciate the folk scene are also part of the regular audience.
Irish Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, the Irish Festival Berlin enters its 9th edition. On 14th and 15th August 2026, the ufaFabrik grounds on Viktoriastraße will once again transform into a 'Green Isle' with a stage, dance floor, and Irish atmosphere. Detailed artist line-ups will be published on the festival and ufaFabrik website before the event.
Programme Irish Festival 2026
The exact artist and workshop programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser in the weeks leading up to August 14th. Recurring programme components from previous years:
Music Programme — Summer Stage
- Bands from Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain — Traditional and Folk
- Berlin-based Irish diaspora bands and friendly folk acts from Germany
- Late-night sessions following the stage sets
Dance
- Set Dancing and Céilí workshops for beginners and advanced dancers
- Irish Dance demonstration class (performance elements on stage)
Whiskey and Culinary Programme
- Guided Irish Whiskey Tastings
- Gin Tastings
- Pub area with Guinness, Murphy's, and non-alcoholic alternatives
- Irish Stew, Boxty, Soda Bread, and other specialities
Market and Culture
- Stalls by Irish craftspeople
- Bookstores and language information stands (Gaeilge)
- Family programme — children's entertainment and workshops
Updates at ufafabrik.de and within the Berlin diaspora community.
Highlights Irish Festival 2026
- 9th edition of the festival
- Open-air summer stage at the ufaFabrik
- Live bands, dance workshops, whiskey tastings
- Community gathering for Berlin's Irish diaspora
- Family-friendly
Prices Irish Festival 2026
Ticket prices will be published by the organiser. Typically, day tickets and weekend combi-tickets are available. Family tickets and concessions are planned.
Practical information — Irish Festival
Getting There
ufaFabrik Berlin, Viktoriastraße 10–18, 12105 Berlin (Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, Tempelhof locality). U-Bahn U6 to Ullsteinstraße, then approx. 5 minutes on foot. Bus lines M46, 246, 277.
Admission
Admission is typically in the moderate range; day tickets and weekend combi-tickets are available. Exact prices on the ufaFabrik website.
Good to Know
Open-air event with covered areas. Family-friendly, bring your own picnic blanket. In case of rain, the programme continues indoors at the ufaFabrik.
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Where it takes place Irish Festival
ufaFabrik Berlin
Viktoriastraße 10-18, 12105 Berlin