Get ready for the return of the Friends Goodwill Music Festival 2025 in Larne, happening from Saturday 7 June to Sunday 8 June! This vibrant two-day celebration offers an exciting mix of live music, dance, family fun, children’s activities, and captivating street theatre.
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Saturday Highlights: Broadway Beats Mini-Festival (1pm - 4pm)
Kick off the weekend with a lively mini-festival in Larne town centre’s Broadway. Enjoy free live performances by The Music Yard and local bands, alongside engaging children’s entertainment. This event is open to all with no admission fee.
Saturday Evening Concert at Larne Market Yard (Gates open 6pm)
Experience an unforgettable night featuring some of Ireland’s most iconic artists: Mary Coughlan, Frances Black, Sharon Shannon, and The 4 of Us. Each artist will perform solo sets showcasing their greatest hits before coming together for a special finale. The evening promises soulful melodies, folk, rock, and traditional Irish music in the historic Market Yard setting. Food trucks and a bar will be available on site.
Secure your early bird ticket now for just £15.80 (+ booking fee) to guarantee your spot before general release. Tickets are available online via Ticketsource.
Sunday Family Fun at Curran Park (1pm - 4pm)
Wrap up the festival with a free, all-ages event at Curran Park. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, a circus skills workshop, a petting farm, and much more. No tickets are required for this family-friendly day.
Featured Artists on Saturday Evening
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Mary Coughlan celebrates 40 years in music with her unique blend of jazz, blues, and cabaret, known for her smoky, soulful voice and emotional depth.
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Frances Black, hailed as “the sweetest voice of Ireland,” brings decades of award-winning performances and beloved hits.
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Sharon Shannon is internationally recognized for her innovative fusion of traditional Irish music with genres like reggae, hip-hop, and classical.
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The 4 of Us, a legendary Newry band, delivers a powerful mix of rock, soul, and folk, performing classics and new material from their acclaimed album Crescent Nights.
The Friends Goodwill Music Festival stands out from other music festivals through its unique blend of community spirit, diverse programming, and family-friendly atmosphere. Unlike many large-scale festivals focused solely on music, Friends Goodwill offers a rich cultural experience that includes live performances by renowned Irish artists, street theatre, children’s activities, and interactive family entertainment, creating a welcoming environment for all ages.
Its combination of free daytime events—such as the Broadway Beats mini-festival and the Sunday family day at Curran Park—with a special ticketed evening concert featuring iconic musicians like Mary Coughlan, Frances Black, Sharon Shannon, and The 4 of Us, provides a balanced mix of accessible and exclusive experiences. This approach fosters a strong sense of community and shared enjoyment, encouraging attendees to connect not just through music but through arts, crafts, workshops, and local culture.
The Friends Goodwill Music Festival fosters a strong community vibe by creating inclusive, interactive spaces that encourage connection among attendees, artists, and local residents. It incorporates a variety of activities beyond music—such as children’s entertainment, street theatre, arts and crafts, and workshops—that invite participation from all age groups, making it a true community celebration rather than just a concert series.
The festival’s structure, with free daytime events in central, accessible locations like Broadway and Curran Park, encourages families and locals to gather, socialise, and engage in shared experiences without barriers.
Don’t miss this extraordinary weekend of music, culture, and community spirit in Larne. Book your tickets today and join us for the Friends Goodwill Music Festival 2025!
