Madra Salach set for Féile Derry 2026
The band tipped by Rolling Stone as a major force in modern folk prepares for a massive summer season including a headline slot in Derry
Féile Derry has added a major highlight to its 2026 programme with the announcement that Madra Salach will perform at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on Friday, August 14.
The Irish alternative-folk six-piece, currently one of the most talked-about acts in the country, joins the festival lineup following a string of sold-out shows and massive critical acclaim.
Having completed a sold-out Ireland headline tour last winter, the band’s fanbase has grown rapidly following the release of their January 2026 debut EP It’s a Hell of an Age which reached No. 3 on the Irish Albums Chart.
Hot on the heels of their sold-out debut UK headline tour in March, the band performed a BBC 6 Music Maida Vale Session and announced they will also feature on The Songs of Shane MacGowan, an upcoming tribute album honouring the late Pogues frontman, alongside contributions from an all-star lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Primal Scream, Tom Waits, Johnny Depp, Lisa O’Neill, and more.
They are set for a busy festival season with appearances lined up at Primavera, Roskilde, Green Man, Latitude, End of the Road and more, as well as supporting Kneecap at their massive Crystal Palace show this June.
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Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 8 at 10.00am at eventbrite.com.
“an unexpected and beguiling alloy of purity, poison and potency” - The Guardian
"Impossible to turn away from" - DIY Mag
"Madra Salach are proving to be a major force within modern Irish folk" - Rolling Stone UK
"A fresh spin on Irish folk with punk energy and ethos at its core" - NME
“There’s nothing quite like the live stage when it comes to Madra Salach” - The Line of Best Fit
"had the entire audience completely spellbound" - The Independent
"they are capable of timeless narration, progressive arrangement and fierce delivery" - So Young
"Very emotional, kind of anarchic... I can't wait for what this band does next" - Ann Powers NPR