SubSounds Youth Music Festival 2026

Alternative Entertainments Arts Group

The SubSounds Youth Music Festival is a day of family fun and music from young musicians from Leinster with very special guest headliner.

County Hall, Tallaght

Now in its fourth year, the SubSounds Youth Music Festival, produced by Alternative Entertainments Arts Group and Music Generation, returns to County Hall, Tallaght for an electrifying day of live music from the next generation of Irish talent. Featuring over 100 young musicians from across Leinster, the festival showcases original music across genres — indie, jazz and rock with blends of styles to keep the sounds fresh!This year's FREE festival has a dedicated second stage which will be used for DJ sets, and some acoustic performances. Whether you're a music lover, a family looking for a fun day out, or just curious about the future of Irish music this FREE festival is not to be missed. SubSounds is a youth music collective for young people aged 14-18 based in Tallaght. Since 2004 it has worked with musicians from around South Dublin County, mentoring them in the composition, arrangement, performance and recording of original music.<blockquote>SubSounds Youth Music Festival is a partnership between Alternative Entertainments, SubSounds, Music Generation Dublin City, Music Generation Fingal, Music Generation Kildare, Music Generation Meath, Music Generation South Dublin &amp; Music Generation Wicklow.</blockquote><blockquote>The festival is funded by Alternative Entertainments, Music Generation Ireland, The Arts Council &amp; South Dublin County Council.</blockquote><blockquote>SubSounds Youth Music Collective is funded by South Dublin County Council and Music Generation. It is suported by Music Networks Music Capital Scheme, funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. Music Network is funded by The Arts Council.</blockquote><blockquote>Music Generation Ireland is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, The Arts Council/An Comhairle Ealaíon and The Department of Education.</blockquote>

SubSounds Youth Music Festival 2026

More events from Alternative Entertainments Arts Group

Discover more events from Alternative Entertainments Arts Group, from Music to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Dublin 24 and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

SubSounds Youth Music Festival 2026

More events from Alternative Entertainments Arts Group

Discover more events from Alternative Entertainments Arts Group, from Music to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Dublin 24 and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.