Bronagh Gallagher - Friday Night | Main Stage @ Harvest Time Blues

Westenra Arms Hotel

The Diamond, Monaghan, Monaghan, Ireland

Harvest Time Blues Festival

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4th - 8th September 2025Every year as the summer bids adieu, Monaghan Town lights up with the soulful strains of the blues. Over the first weekend of September, the Harvest Time Blues Festival transforms this charming Irish town into a vibrant haven of rhythm and groove. With over 40 acts gracing 8 stages, this festival is a melting pot of musical talent, drawing performers from Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, and the USA.Since its inception in 1990, the Harvest Time Blues Festival has earned its stripes as one of Ireland's premier live music events. Monaghan proudly wears the crown as "the home of the blues in Ireland," a title well-deserved with its rich history of legendary performances. The festival has seen icons like Van Morrison, Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, ex-The Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Johnny Gallagher and the Boxty Band, and Dom Martin setting the stages ablaze.Picture this: narrow streets echoing with the twang of guitars, harmonicas wailing in harmony, and the deep, resonant vocals of blues artists pouring out from pubs and open-air stages. It's a musical feast that celebrates both the heartache and joy that the blues encapsulates. Whether you're a die-hard blues enthusiast or a curious newcomer, the Harvest Time Blues Festival promises an unforgettable journey through the raw, unfiltered spirit of the blues.So, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in a festival where the past and present collide, where every note tells a story, and where Monaghan's heart beats to the rhythm of the blues.