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Trad on the Prom is an annual long-running Irish music and dance stage show held in Leisureland, Galway during summer months. Featuring world-champion Irish dancers and top traditional musicians, the production combines energetic performances of fiddle, piping, song and choreographed céilí dancing. Audiences sit in an intimate theatre setting to experience lively reels, jigs, and ballads brought to life by performers like Maírín Fahy (Chieftains) and champion dancers. As both a showcase for local touring talent and a highlight for visitors, it delivers an immersive cultural entertainment experience rooted in Irish heritage 1 2.

Started by Galway locals in 2005, Trad on the Prom has grown into a beloved summer tradition. It reflects Galway’s role as a cultural hub on the Wild Atlantic Way, bringing global audiences to celebrate authentic Irish arts in a theatrical format. By featuring homegrown champions and linking to Galway community life, it serves as a tourist magnet while still identifying as a Galway festival tradition 1 2.