Harp Opportunities 2026

Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland in partnership with Tuamgraney Harp Festival, Cairde na Cruite, Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, Belfast TradFest, and The Tyrone Guthrie Centre are delighted to announce a range of sponsored harper opportunities this summer to support the rapidly growing interest in Irish harping.

Lucky harpers will be able attend festivals and cultural institutions across Ireland, where they will receive expert tuition from a range of internationally renowned harpers, immerse themselves within the tradition and meet and socialise with other harpers. The harpers’ residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre and will support harpers’ artistic development and nurture excellence and creativity in harping.

Click on the links below for calls for applications:

Tyrone Guthrie Centre: Apply here 

Tuamgraney Harp Festival: Apply here

An Chúirt Chruitireachta | International Harp Festival: Apply here

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy: Apply here

Belfast TradFest: Applications opening soon.