Baltimore Fiddle Fair

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Cultural & TraditionalBaltimore
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe festival's programming extras, musical
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Baltimore Fiddle Fair in Baltimore

A four-day May traditional and folk music festival in the West Cork fishing village of Baltimore, founded in 1992 following a chance visit by violinist Nigel Kennedy, staging concerts across venues including St Matthew's Church, Dún na Séad Castle, and musical boat trips, run independently of the Bantry-based West Cork Music festivals.

A chance visit by violinist Nigel Kennedy to West Cork is credited with sparking the founding of this festival in 1992, in the small fishing village of Baltimore, and the event now runs each May across a four-day programme of gigs, master classes, workshops, and concerts spread across an unusually varied set of small venues.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's programming extras, musical boat trips on the river and ocean, a historical walking tour, and outdoor musical yoga, are unusually varied additions beyond standard concert and workshop formats for a festival its size

02

The mystery stays covered

It operates as a distinct organization from West Cork Music, the body behind the separate Bantry-based Masters of Tradition and West Cork Chamber Music Festival, despite regional and genre overlap

03

The city starts moving

Its programming extras, musical boat trips, a historical walking tour, and outdoor musical yoga, are unusually varied additions for a festival built primarily around concerts and workshops

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Use of St Matthew's Church and Dún na Séad Castle as recurring concert venues each year is a defining

Water and renewal

Living ritual

documented custom

The sacred route

Living ritual

alongside the festival's musical boat trip programming

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Baltimore you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Warm, comfortable clothing suited to church, castle, and marquee venues; layers appropriate for any river or ocean boat trip programming.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Baltimore Fiddle Fair does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.48 N, 9.37 WOpen in Google Maps

Baltimore, Munster, Ireland

Nearest airportORK — Cork
TransportStay close enough to the part of Baltimore you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Baltimore Fiddle Fair does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Baltimore via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Baltimore, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearWarm, comfortable clothing suited to church, castle, and marquee venues; layers appropriate for any river or ocean boat trip programming.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ireland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Baltimore Fiddle Fair?

Baltimore Fiddle Fair is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Baltimore Fiddle Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Baltimore, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Baltimore, Munster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLfiddlefair.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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