First Fornight Festival 2026 – Therapy Sessions Dublin
Taqralik Partridge,Melissa Shaginoff, Leslie Kachena McCue, David Costello, Melina Malone, Cormac Mac Gearailt, & Nealo
In partnership with Spun Out & Minding Creative Minds
Friday, January 9th 2026
This annual event is a joy to look forward to in January. Spoken word meets soul, hip-hop and song in a landmark Dublin edition of Therapy Sessions.
Inuit and First Nations artists Taqralik Partridge, Melissa Shaginoff, Leslie Kachena McCue, will travel from Canada to share poems, stories and music alongside rising Irish artists.
Artists include David Costello who returns with intimate new material and neo-soul vocalist Melina Malone who will bring powerhouse presence. Cormac Mac Gearailt, a multi-award-winning bilingual spoken-word poet will also share the stage and rapper Nealo will close with reflective, heart-on-sleeve hip-hop.
Hosted by poet Stephen James Smith, expect a night for candour, connection, and big feelings. This event sells out quickly, book early to avoid disappointment.
