Scope
Description
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's biggest celebration of Irish music and culture, is coming to Belfast for the first time from Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 August 2026. Over 700,000 people are expected to attend this momentous event in Belfast. With extensive media coverage across TV, radio, print, and digital, this is a unique opportunity to connect your brand with community, culture, tourism and a positive legacy for Belfast.
Your support will help fund:
• free public performances
• music education
• accessibility and inclusivity initiatives
• local economic growth
Total value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 November 2025 to 9 August 2026
- 9 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 August 2026
Engagement process description
We are now welcoming expressions of interest from potential sponsors who would like to be part of this landmark event. With hundreds of events, dozens of venues and multiple touchpoints, there are many ways for brands to be seen and support the Belfast Fleadh.
A range of tailored sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in exploring partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please email cps@belfastcity.gov.uk using 'Fleadh sponsorship' in your subject line.
Please note that, since this is neither a call for competition nor a procurement, it has been assigned a nominal monetary value of £1.
Contracting authority
Belfast City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXY-5321-CGZM
9-21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
United Kingdom
Email: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland