Fingal Sounds of Summer returns with a vibrant county-wide Festival in a Van tour featuring live music
Festival in a Van and Fingal County Council are delighted to announce the return of Fingal Sounds of Summer, a vibrant touring programme of live music and performance visiting communities across Fingal this July.
Festival in a Van and Fingal County Council are delighted to announce the return of Fingal Sounds of Summer, a vibrant touring programme of live music and performance visiting communities across Fingal this July.
Running over two weekends from 10–19 July 2026, the tour will bring Festival in a Van’s mobile stage to libraries, parks, estates, youth facilities, community centres and residential settings throughout the county, transforming everyday spaces into welcoming hubs of music, creativity and celebration.
Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tony Murphy said:
“This is a brilliant initiative that brings the energy of live performance straight into communities across Fingal. It offers a great chance for people of all ages to connect and enjoy creativity and culture on their own doorstep, highlighting music, dance and spoken word in places that larger festivals don’t always reach.”
Creative Ireland Co-ordinator for Fingal County Council, Patricia Brady said:
“Creative Fingal are excited to partner with Festival in a Van, to bring this unique mix of music and entertainment to local communities and groups throughout Fingal.”
Cormac Healy, Senior Executive Officer, Community Development & Inclusion Division, Fingal County Council said:
“The Community Development and Inclusion Division is delighted to support 'Sounds of Summer' once again this year, building on the strong success of inclusive gigs and events delivered last year. This initiative reaches communities across Fingal in a way that few other programmes can, creating meaningful opportunities for engagement over the summer months. It also supports our Community Development Teams in connecting with our diverse communities in accessible and creative ways.”
“This programme is about bringing high-quality live performance directly into communities and creating joyful, shared experiences in familiar spaces,” said Jackie Nowell, Director of Festival in a Van. “What makes Fingal Sounds of Summer special is the mix of artists, audiences and communities involved. It’s about people gathering together, discovering new music and celebrating the richness and diversity of Fingal.”
This year’s programme features an exciting and eclectic line-up of artists spanning folk, hip-hop, jazz, samba, spoken word, traditional music and global sounds.
Among the featured performers are:
- Flynn Johnson, one of the most exciting emerging voices in Irish hip-hop, known for his raw storytelling and powerful live performance
- Asha Ari, blending soul, pop and R&B with themes of identity and belonging
- Temper-Mental MissElayneous, bringing bold spoken word and anarcho-punk hip-hop energy
- Rhythm Africana, whose uplifting performances celebrate African music, rhythm and dance
- Brasilidades Trio, offering vibrant Brazilian rhythms and jazz-infused melodies
- Edel Murray, with her rich mix of contemporary and Celtic sounds
- Claudio & Matilde, creating soulful, multilingual performances inspired by Mediterranean and blues traditions
- alongside many more artists
The tour will visit locations including Floraville Park adjacent to Skerries Library, Rush Multipurpose & Youth Facility, Corduff Football Club, Skylark Estate in Portmarnock, Prosper Fingal in Swords, Rivervalley Community Centre, Rivermeade Estate and many more parks, estates, community centres and neighbourhood spaces across Fingal. With performances taking place in both public and community settings, the programme continues to bring live music and performance directly into the heart of local communities. Community guest performers will also feature throughout the tour, reflecting the local spirit and creativity of each stop along the way.
Fingal Sounds of Summer reflects the ongoing partnership between Fingal County Council’s Creative Ireland programme and Festival in a Van, working together to bring high-quality live arts experiences directly into communities across the county. Through a shared commitment to access, participation and cultural inclusion, the programme transforms familiar local spaces into welcoming places of creativity, connection and celebration, ensuring that live performance can be experienced by people of all ages and backgrounds, right on their doorstep.
See full programme of events here
Visit: https://festivalinavan.com/soundsofsummer/ for more information.
