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💥 West Cork Chamber Music Festival, West Cork Literary Festival and Masters of Tradition delivered an economic impact of more than €7.6 million to the Bantry area in 2025.

✨15,888 tickets sold

✨ 5,570 people attended

✨ More than 20,000 bed nights for audience, artists & volunteers

✨ Audiences spent more than €4.8 million in the area

✨ €12.30 in economic impact generated for every € in public money invested

The independent Economic Impact Assessment of the festivals was carried out by Professor Eleanor Doyle of Cork University Business School at UCC.

📆 2026 dates for your diary:

West Cork Chamber Music Festival 26 June – 5 July
West Cork Literary Festival 10 – 17 July
Masters of Tradition 19 – 23 August

📸Karlis Dzjamko Photography & Darragh Kane Photography

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- Experience the Magic of West Cork Culture in 2026! 🎶📚

West Cork Music is delighted to announce the dates for our 2026 lineup!

West Cork Chamber Music Festival: 26 June – 5 July
West Cork Literary Festival: 10 – 17 July
Masters of Tradition: 19 – 23 August

From classical mastery to literary brilliance and traditional roots, there is something for everyone.

ONE TOWN, THREE FESTIVALS!

For information and booking links as they go live: 🌐 www.westcorkmusic.ie

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