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Welcome to the home of the Blanchardstown Brass Band, Dublin, one of the oldest bands in Ireland. The band have been performing at events and venues around Dublin and beyond for 200 years now. After being established in 1826 as the St. Brigid’s Brass & Reed Band, the name was changed in 1971 to reflect the all-brass nature of the band.
We are always on the look out for new players, especially experienced players, who may be interested in joining, just visit the ‘Contact Us’ page for further details or use the contact form below.
The band is committed to fostering an interest in brass music in the youth of the community and we regularly run juvenille beginner classes, again just visit the ‘Contact Us’ page for further details.
Blanchardstown Festival of BrassCelebrating 200 years of Blanchardstown Brass Band1826 – 2026
Blanchardstown Festival of Brass will take place on Sunday 24th May 2026 in the grounds of Schoil Bhride NS, Blanchardstown Village and will be a celebration of 200 years of Blanchardstown Brass Band.
2 Stages, 12 Bands & approximately 400 musicians in an afternoon of music & fun from 1200 noon to 6pm.
Each Band will perform individually during the afternoon, and the highlight will be a Massed Band performance by 400 musicians for the Mayor of Fingal & invited guests at 3pm.
Alongside the music there will be a display of Band Memorabilia, Uniforms, Old Instruments, Photos & Articles about the Band, and Blanchardstown Tidy Towns group will run several family friendly activities including Face Painting, Fun Photo Gallery, Children Seed Sowing, Guess the weight of the Tuba, Fun Games & much more.
This free event is suitable for all the family and will feature some of the best Brass & Concerts Bands in the country and special guests Menai Bridge Brass Band from Wales.
Presented with funding from the Music Network Music Capital Scheme,
funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
