Maine Celtic Celebration 2026

A Belfast Maine's annual event. A spectacular setting, outstanding music, competition, and enticing food and fireworks (on Saturday at 9:15) made for a wonderful festival by the beautiful Belfast Bay. In 2026, the beloved Maine Celtic festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary. A world-class lineup of music events is planned for the special occasion!

When: Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026

Where: Various venues in Belfast, Maine's waterfront.

Here is the current Maine Celtic Celebration 2026 schedule for Belfast, Maine. The festival runs Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19, 2026 on the Belfast waterfront; 2026 is the celebration’s 20th year. List & biographies of 2026 Performers can be found HERE.

Friday, July 17

Saturday, July 18

Main Stage

Steamboat Stage

Sunday, July 19

Main Stage

Steamboat Stage

3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions!

•  What is the cost of admission?  There is a $15 per person suggested donation that can be contributed at the many entrances to the park on the weekend of the festival

•  Can I bring my kids? Yes! All ages are very welcome. There will be activities for children throughout the weekend.

•  Can I bring my dog? We love your dog! Please keep them on a leash and be mindful of picking up any waste. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome, and we’ll have watering stations for pets and their owners.

•  What are the hours of the festival?  Saturday starts at 10am and wraps up with fireworks around 9:15pm. Sunday again at 10:00 a.m. until about 5:00 p.m.

The Celebration takes place at two adjacent parks in downtown Belfast, Steamboat Landing, and Belfast Common. Steamboat Landing is a 2.5-acre flat grassy park right on the waterfront and serves as the southern terminus of the Belfast Harbor Walk. It includes the park, a gazebo, and The Boathouse. Belfast Common is situated just uphill from Steamboat Landing, on a large, open hillside that overlooks Belfast Bay and offers a natural seating area for our Main Stage, with the beautiful bay as its backdrop. Please note the Celebration is a smoke-free environment.

Directions: From Route 1 north or south, exit at the Route 3 interchange and follow signs for downtown Belfast (this is Main Street). Follow Main Street through the traffic light in the center of town and down the hill towards the harbor. Turn right at either Cross Street or Front Street, and the parks are just two blocks away.

Parking: Free all-day parking is available in several city-owned lots around the downtown area. The largest lot is on Washington Street, behind Traci’s Diner and Rollie’s Bar and Grill. There is additional free parking in the lot on Beaver Street and in a small lot on Cross Street (behind the Belfast Co-op). On-street parking on most downtown streets is time-limited, and parking rules are enforced by the Belfast Police Department. All of these lots are just a short walk from the Celebration and from the downtown business area.

For the latest information, please visit: https://www.mainecelticcelebration.com