Over the last twelve years, Open House has grown from a small specialist traditional
arts festival – affectionately nicknamed the ‘two pubs and Cathedral’ festival by Seamus
McKee of Radio Ulster – to become a major folk and roots music festival, and one of
Belfast’s biggest and most exciting annual events.
“Belfast’s bravest music festival… “
Culture Northern Ireland
“I reckon this is the finest celebration of country and roots music on this island.”
Ralph McClean, Sunday Life
“The Open House Festival opened again last night with all the warmth of meeting
a treasured friend who had been away for too long. Each year I write that Open
House is a festival that always surprises you and Wednesday’s opening night was no
different. All elements of the Open House Festival are special, even the audience.”
Robert MacMillan, The Irish News
