The music sessions take place in multiple venues in Galway City, including the Crane Bar, Róisín Dubh, Monroe's Tavern, The Quays, Tigh Neachtáin, Tigh Cóilí, Taffees, Massimo's, and Áras na Gael. Among the many highlights include Eddi Reader with Noelie McDonnell, Kinlochard & Tulla Céilí Bands, Juliet Turner, Dick Gaughan with Sean Tyrell and John Faulkner, Dordan adn Rachel Hair, Julie Fowlis and Róisín Elsafty, The Girls of Letterfrack, Tommy Keane, Jacqueline McCarthy and Arthur Jone ...