T2694 Programme Curation to support the Fringe Programme of the Fleadh Cheoil2026
Belfast City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £400,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
28 October 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
Belfast City Council is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the procurement of Programme Curation & Management Services for the Fringe Programme of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. This historic event will take place from 2nd–9th August 2026 and marks the first time the Fleadh will be hosted in Belfast. The Fringe Programme will animate the city with inclusive, creative, and celebratory events that complement the Comhaltas core programme.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Main Stage @ City Hall (Gig Rig) – Curation & Management Lot 2: City Centre Programme – Curation & Management Lot 3: City-wide Programme – Curation & Management Each lot will involve the design, delivery, and management of cultural programming aligned with the Fleadh ethos, including artist engagement, production management, accessibility measures, and community collaboration
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- 1
MayWe Events Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 27 Apr 2026ends 11 Feb 2027£1m
total awarded
- 2
Ashton Community Trust
2 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 18 Oct 2028£853,000
total awarded
- 3
Extern Northern Ireland
2 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 18 Oct 2028£240,000
total awarded
- 4
GEMS NI Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 18 Oct 2028£224,497
total awarded
- 5
The Northern Ireland Childminding Association
2 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 18 Oct 2028£140,000
total awarded
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Belfast City CouncilKey Dates
Published
28 October 2025
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Notice type
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