A cornerstone of the Chamber Music on Valentia Festival is our Musical Map – an afternoon of short, pop-up, FREEevents taking place across Valentia Island on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Whether you’re a regular festival-goer or discovering us for the first time, the Musical Map offers a chance to experience music in informal and unexpected settings, meet our guest artists, and explore the island as you go. Join us for one event or enjoy the full afternoon!
Clarinet from Top to Bottom
When? 2.00pm–2.45pm
Where? Atlantic Villa ‘Poly Royale’
Join internationally acclaimed clarinettist Maria du Toit for an engaging and informal exploration of one of the orchestra’s most versatile instruments. From the bright, sparkling highs to the rich sonorities of the lows, Maria introduces the many voices of the clarinet through performance, conversation and musical demonstration.
Please bring a foldable or portable chair to make yourself comfortable for this event. No booking required.
Gamelan Spréacha Geala: Performance
When? 3.00pm–3.45pm
Where? Church of St. John the Baptist, Knightstown
Experience the captivating sounds of Gamelan Spréacha Geala (West Cork Gamelan) as they present a vibrant performance on their remarkable collection of Indonesian percussion instruments. Celebrating their tenth anniversary, the ensemble brings together shimmering textures, intricate rhythms and a unique musical tradition that has captivated audiences around the world. No booking required.
Gamelan Spréacha Geala: Have a Go! Workshop
When? 4.00pm–4.45pm
Where? Church of St. John the Baptist, Knightstown
Ever wondered what it feels like to play a gamelan? Following their afternoon performance, members of Gamelan Spréacha Geala invite audiences of all ages to take part in a relaxed, hands-on workshop. Discover the instruments, learn some of the techniques and experience the joy of making music together in this welcoming introduction to one of the world’s great musical traditions. No booking required.
Ceiliúradh Chiarraí Celebration of Kerry
When? 6.00pm–7.00pm
Where? Church of Immaculate Conception, Knightstown
Join us for this special FREE concert featuring performances from our workshops, Music Generation and calls for participation. This concert will feature an exciting performance from the Music Generation Kerry and ICO Youth Orchestra collaboration. No booking required.