# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Dundalk’s live music scene is set to strike a powerful chord this April as The Big Busk 2026 lands in Toales for two packed nights of homegrown talent, all in aid of Focus Ireland. Taking place on Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, the event brings together a diverse lineup of rising acts and established local names, turning the spotlight on original music while supporting a vital cause. With a €5 entry fee going directly toward tackling homelessness, it’s a gig with real purpose behind it. Night one, Fri April 17, features local act The Dundalk Dolls, showcasing their superbly crafted songs, soaring harmonies, and heartfelt lyrics, while Dublin/Drogheda-based funk rock power trio Disko Volante bring their energy, attitude, and a fresh edge back to Toales. Rounding out the night are Stoat, known for their genre-blending sound that fuses indie-pop with hints of ska, sea shanty, and rock! The following night, Sat April 18, keeps the pace high with the truly unique Dundalk singer/songwriter and Toales' favourite Ocean’s Myth, new local indie trio Sockeye, and Northern Irish songstress Silhouette, bringing her high-energy alternative pop laced with flavours of darkness, hope and desire. Kicking off at 8pm each night in Toales, The Big Busk continues to cement itself as more than just another gig—it’s a celebration of Dundalk’s thriving music community and its willingness to come together for something bigger. With a striking visual identity and a grassroots ethos at its core, the event captures the spirit of collaboration that defines the town’s scene right now. For gig-goers, it’s a chance to discover new favourites; for the artists, it’s a platform to connect and contribute. Two nights, six acts, one cause and all for a fiver a night —The Big Busk 2026 is set to be loud, lively, and worth showing up for. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dundalk/the-big-busk-2026-6-acts-2-days-1-venue-toales-dundalk-fri-17-sat-18-apr-adm-€5-per-night/200029921114937 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dundalk - **state**: LH - **country**: Ireland - **location**: 7 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Ireland - **lat**: 54.00423 - **long**: -6.40119 - **full address**: 7 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8566eb7895e5ad96429d77df5861388dfeb71e507d38b95a2269ce26e4be6df7-rimg-w1200-h1520-dcff3838-gmir?v=1775828616 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night being held? - **A:** THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm at 7 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night? - **A:** THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night is organized by Toales. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dundalk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MusicEvent", "name": "THE BIG BUSK 2026 - 6 Acts, 2 Days, 1 Venue - TOALES, Dundalk - Fri 17/Sat 18 Apr - Adm €5 per night", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8566eb7895e5ad96429d77df5861388dfeb71e507d38b95a2269ce26e4be6df7-rimg-w1200-h1520-dcff3838-gmir?v=1775828616", "startDate": "2026-04-17T20:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-18T23:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/dundalk/the-big-busk-2026-6-acts-2-days-1-venue-toales-dundalk-fri-17-sat-18-apr-adm-€5-per-night/200029921114937", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "7 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Ireland", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "7 Crowe Street, Dundalk, County Louth, A91 N67F, Ireland", "addressLocality": "Dundalk", "addressRegion": "LH", "addressCountry": "IE" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "54.00423", "longitude": "-6.40119" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Dundalk’s live music scene is set to strike a powerful chord this April as The Big Busk 2026 lands in Toales for two packed nights of homegrown talent, all in aid of Focus Ireland.\n\nTaking place on Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, the event brings together a diverse lineup of rising acts and", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Toales", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/toales/14890636", "description": "Dundalk's newest live venue - Toales Rock Bar & Live Venue, pool table, arcade machines, great music, Sky Sports, drink promos.\nFor gig bookings email toaleslivebookings@gmail.com " } ] } ] ```