We’ve put together these FAQs to help you plan your visit. They also include some specific conditions of attending the event that are important to read in advance, so you know exactly what to expect on the day.
Bluegrass Omagh won’t be taking place this year as we’re focusing on marking the Ulster American Folk Park’s 50th anniversary and America250 with a special programme of events and new experiences throughout the summer.
Bluegrass music is very much still part of this year's programme, with three Bluegrass BBQs taking place during June, July and August. Find out more here.
For 2026, we’re focusing on celebrating the Ulster American Folk Park’s 50th anniversary and America250 with a special programme of events and new experiences.
We review our programme every year based on visitor feedback and careful evaluation, and plans for 2027 and beyond are still being discussed. As part of this process, we’ll look at everything from the 2026 programme to previous events, including Bluegrass Omagh.
We know Bluegrass Omagh is a much-loved event and we value the enthusiasm of its fans. However, 2026 is a landmark year for the Ulster American Folk Park and we want to mark this occasion with a broader programme that celebrates strong musical and cultural connections. This approach allows us to celebrate our shared heritage in new and exciting ways, for the year that's in it.
In the lead-up to this anniversary concert, we have three Bluegrass BBQs taking place during June, July and August. Find out more here.
Live from the Folk Park is taking place at the Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Road, Omagh, BT78 5QU.
Saturday 29th August 2026. It is a one-day event.
Admission is from 17:00, with the last performance at 21:30.
The museum itself will not be open at this time for the normal visitor experience. The site will be restricted to specific areas in and around the main performance area.
There will be one main stage where all the performances will take place, with stretch tent cover for attendees. There will also be a separate food and drink village with seating areas.
£35.50 plus booking fees and they must be purchased via Ticketmaster.
Your ticket includes entry to the concert, which is an outdoor event. Access is via the museum’s main Visitor Centre, with the concert taking place in the outdoor area.
Please note that parking is not included in your ticket. On-site parking is available at an additional cost (£5) and must be purchased in advance via Ticketmaster alongside your admission ticket.
No, all tickets must be purchased in advance due to capacity restrictions and tickets are only available on Ticketmaster.
An email confirmation will be sent to you electronically from Ticketmaster when you make your purchase. Your phone is your ticket, so the ticket can be scanned from your phone on the day or you can print out a physical copy and bring it with you.
All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times when attending the event. Under 18s are not allowed in the bar area.
Yes, you can read our Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policy and Procedures here.
As this event is being managed and ticketed by Ticketmaster, we’re unable to offer museum member discounts on this occasion. We are, however, running three Bluegrass BBQs during June, July and August, which are free for members. Find out more about those events here.
Yes, a limited number of wheelchair accessible tickets are available for wheelchair users and one companion (one other person) via Ticketmaster. For any other queries regarding accessibility, please contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org.
Wheelchair accessible car parking spaces are also available. To book, please contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org.
You can find out how to get to the event here. Please note that car parking charges (£5) will apply for car parking spaces at the Ulster American Folk Park and parking tickets must be booked in advance when buying your concert tickets on Ticketmaster.
There will also be a number of shuttle bus services running from Omagh town centre and from Newtownstewart to Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh). Further details on timings and pick-up points will be noted here shortly.
There is, however, a charge (£5) will apply for car parking spaces at the Ulster American Folk Park and parking tickets must be booked in advance when buying your concert tickets on Ticketmaster.
There is a limited number of wheelchair accessible car parking spaces available at no charge. To book, please contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org.
Car parking spaces are limited and therefore large vehicles such as campervans or commercial vehicles will not be permitted. If you purchase a car parking space for this type of vehicle, you will be refused entry and your car parking space revoked, without refund.
Please note that we do not permit overnight parking at the site.
Campervans and caravans are not permitted in the car park at the Ulster American Folk Park and overnight parking is not allowed.
You can find out more information on the Explore Omagh & the Sperrins website.
Yes, there will also be a number of shuttle bus services running from Omagh town centre and from Newtownstewart to Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh). Further details on timings and pick-up points will be noted here shortly.
No, if you leave during the event, you will not be permitted to re-enter.
This is an outdoor event, with stretch tent cover; standing room only. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather forecast.
Foldable chairs, picnics or cool bag will not be permitted.
Security searches will take place on entry. Any prohibited items will be confiscated and held until the end of the event or disposed of where necessary. Prohibited items include (but are not limited to): portable BBQs/fire sources, alcohol, glassware and sharp objects.
No, the event is standing room only.
Only food purchased from the on-site vendors is permitted. Please note that personal food, drinks and alcohol cannot be brought in and there will be bag searches on entry. If you require any further information or have any queries, please contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org.
Dogs are not allowed on site due to the historic nature of the museum. The only exception is assistance dogs.
Assistance dogs are specifically trained and required to provide a service to their owner/user. This includes:
You must have your dog's certificate or evidence that your dog is registered and show this at the point of entry. If you plan on attending the event with your assistance dog, please contact us at least 72 hours in advance.
In addition to our standard on-site facilities, located inside the Visitor Centre, we will have additional toilets near the stage area, with accessible and baby changing facilities.
No, we will be unable to provide any PMV mobility equipment. Please note that a number of accessibility tickets are available for wheelchair users and their companion via Ticketmaster. For any other queries regarding accessibility, please contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org.
There will be no ATMs on site. All of our retail, bar and food vendors will accept card payment as well as cash.
Yes, our facilities within the Visitor Centre include changing/feeding areas for babies.
No, the museum will be closed during this event and will not be open for general visits. Attendees will enter via the main Visitor Centre and will pass through parts of the site to access the performance area; however, exhibit buildings will remain closed, so the full museum experience will not be available.
General Admission tickets for the museum experience do not get you access to 'Live from the Folk Park'. General Admission tickets will not be available to purchase or redeem as part of this event.
The museum will reopen for General Admission on Sunday 30th August 2026. You can get those tickets on ulsteramericanfolkpark.org.
Recycling will be made easy with a large segregated recycling waste bank kindly provided by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, which will complement existing measures and reduce the incidence of waste contamination.
Our food and drink vendors will also be segregating and recycling all of their waste over the weekend. They will actively source much of their food and drink supplies from local producers, which will reduce the transportation of produce and contribute to sustainability.
The event is subject to a local licensing application and we will ensure the concert finishes at the designated time. As the event is taking place in a rural setting, with mature trees around the main stage are, the controls above will reduce the potential for sound pollution to the small number of neighbouring houses.
You can read our Environmental Sustainability Policy here.
Of course! Email us at info@nationalmuseumsni.org or speak to one of our visitor team on +44 (0) 28 8224 3292 so we can help you with your queries.
