Friends Goodwill Music Festival 2025
Saturday 7 June 2025 to Sunday 8 June 2025Larne
Friends Goodwill Music Festival is BACK for 2025!
A packed programme of live music, dancing, family entertainment, children’s activities and street theatre.
Saturday – Broadway Beats
(No admission fee)
The festivities kick off on Saturday afternoon in the heart of Larne with a vibrant mini festival on Broadway.
From 1pm to 4pm, enjoy a free and fun-filled afternoon of live music and family-friendly activities.
A fantastic line-up of local musical talent will take the stage, including The Music Yard, Coach, Neon Void, and Back in the Saddle.
A quiet hour will take place from 12pm, featuring sensory play and a calmer environment designed for those with additional needs, ahead of the music beginning.
Saturday (evening)
We are delighted to welcome Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Sharon Shannon, The 4 of Us, and The Lee Hedley Band, to perform at Larne's historic Market Yard for one special session on Saturday 7 June, gates open from 6pm.
There will be tasty food wagons and a bar on site.
Book your early bird ticket now to avoid disappointment (at a reduced £15.80 + booking fee) before the general release.
***Book Ticket online via Ticketsource***
Physical tickets are also available to purchase directly from The Market Yard prior to the event.
Sunday
The fun continues on Sunday 8 June at the scenic Curran Park, where families can enjoy a lively afternoon from 1pm to 4pm, packed with activities for all ages.
Take in the relaxing sounds of live performances by The Ballymena Ukulele Group and the ever-popular Martello Jazz Band.
Little ones (and the young at heart!) will love the petting farm, circus skills workshop, sensory messy play, and a whole host of games, face painting, and crafts.
For children who may need a break from the bustle, a dedicated quiet area will be available away from the music and noise, offering a calm and comfortable space to unwind.
A changing places unit will also be available.
(No tickets required)
Saturday 7 June line up
Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan
Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan are some of the most successful female artists Ireland has to offer and are no strangers to each other, having performed and recorded together as an integral part of the successful Woman’s Heart albums and tours.
The three artists will play a set each with their own musicians, performing many of their greatest hits before joining each other on stage together at Larne Market Yard to complete the night.
Mary Coughlan who celebrates 40 years this year commented "I'm really looking forward to returning to Larne to play this intimate concert in the most beautiful surroundings.
"I've been raving about it to Sharon and Frances since performing there a couple of years ago with Curtis Stigers and Brian Kennedy."
Sharon Shannon received worldwide recognition with the song ‘Galway Girl’ from the Hilary Swank movie, PS I Love You.
Traditional Irish music is Sharon’s background, but she has been fearless in her musical exploration, having defied genres and woven her unique style through country, French-Canadian reggae, hip-hop, dance and classical.
When Nanci Griffith called Frances Black “the sweetest voice of Ireland,” she was paying tribute to someone who has been one of Ireland’s best-loved and most enduring artists since the late 80s, with a string of best-selling albums, awards and other accolades behind her.
The extent of Frances’ popularity and talent has been reflected in the awards and accolades that she has received for her albums and live performances.
Mary Coughlan is the only singer these shores have produced to rival the greatest of European cabaret and American jazz club blues because of one thing: her voice.
She is unique in blending the whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky notes and laconic wit of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee and the line of deep, down and dirty blues singers back to Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith with the sardonic, bitter-sweet defiance and despair of the Piaf chanteuse, born out of war, in the shadow of Brecht, at war with the world, men, and finally, herself.
The 4 of Us
A legendary blend of rock, soul and folk.
Hailing from Newry, The 4 Of Us has been captivating audiences for over three decades with their soulful melodies and compelling lyrics.
With brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy at the helm, The 4 Of Us has left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene.
Their journey began in the late ’80s, and since then, they’ve evolved into one of Ireland’s most beloved and enduring musical acts.
Known for their distinctive sound that seamlessly blends rock, folk, and pop influences, The 4 Of Us has produced a string of hits that have become anthems for fans across generations.
Brothers Brendan & Declan Murphy will perform the highlights of their award-winning career, along with new material from their latest, acclaimed album, Crescent Nights.
This show will be a chance to hear Mary, Washington Down, She Hits Me, Sunlight and many more classics.
