Seven major businesses have been secured to support this year’s Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, helping to deliver one of the largest events ever hosted in the city.
Maxer, Donnelly Group, Dalata Hotel Group, Clover Group, Jigsaw, the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick and Salty Buoy Beer Company have all been confirmed as official sponsors of the landmark event, which will bring the world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture to Belfast for the first time ever in August 2026.
Maxer are the official digital partner for the event, while Donnelly Group are the official vehicle partner.
PHAR Partnerships has been appointed as Belfast City Council’s sponsorship consultancy since early 2025 and has been responsible for designing the sponsorship programme, creating sponsorship packages and securing sponsorship agreements.
The partnerships will support the delivery of an event which is expected to generate significant economic, cultural and tourism benefits for Belfast, while showcasing the city – still Ireland’s only UNESCO City of Music - on an international stage. More than 800,000 people are expected over the course of the eight-day festival, with events across the city, including competitions, concerts and céilís, as well as street sessions, cultural activities and family-friendly fun.
Councillor Ian McLaughlin, Chair of the council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee said:
We are delighted to welcome these seven businesses as official sponsors of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann here in Belfast. Their support demonstrates the strong partnership between the event and the business community, and a shared belief in the power of music and culture to bring people together in friendship, drive economic impact and showcase Belfast at its very best. We are grateful to our sponsors for helping us deliver an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.
Brendan McAleer from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann said:
Thank you to the sponsors who have come on board for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Their support is an investment in our culture, our communities and the thousands of musicians, performers and visitors who make the Fleadh such a special celebration each year. We are grateful for their commitment and are proud to welcome them as valued partners in delivering a memorable Fleadh in Belfast. We couldn’t do it without them.
