Donegal Summer School of Music

Eat. Sleep. Jam. Repeat.

6-10 July 2026 | Errigal College, Letterkenny | Ages 6-18

Children in a music class movement activity
Guitar ensemble playing in a circle
Student portrait with cello
Drum circle ensemble lesson
Music teacher giving a piano lesson
Students outdoors with a prop frame
Choir rehearsal with students holding music sheets
Student with a ukulele
Group portrait of young musicians
Guitar instructor teaching a class
Art and music craft workshop
String ensemble lesson in a classroom

Pick your classes and jam all week long

Choose 5 classes from over 30 options and attend them each day. From piano to percussion, opera to art, you'll find your sound with tutors who know how to teach and how to listen.

Registration is open for 2026

Secure your spot from just €75 for Semibreves or €150 for the full programme. Early bird rates available until 12th April.

A quarter century of music, learning, and community

Since 1999, DSSM has welcomed thousands of young musicians through Errigal College's doors.

27

Years running

And still going strong since 1999

6-18

Ages welcome

From Semibreves to Teenage Kicks

30+

Classes offered

Instruments, voice, dance, songwriting, even opera

10+

Tutors leading

Working musicians who love what they do

Past summers

Every July, Errigal College comes alive with music, laughter, and creativity. From first-time players finding their rhythm to ensembles rehearsing for the big Friday concert, every day brings something new.

Here are a few snapshots from summers gone by.

Large group ensemble performing indoors
Drums workshop with instructor teaching
Students posing with a Making Music frame
Group workshop seen through a window
Woodwind lesson with recorder players
Children playing with foam batons
Music workshop community event

What they say

Don't just take our word for it. Every summer, parents, students, and tutors tell us what the week meant to them — the friendships made, the confidence gained, and the music that stayed with them long after the final concert.

Here's what some of our DSSM families have to say.

Thank you, thank you, thank you from all of our family for such a lovely week. Your work and positivity is addictive and creates such a lovely environment for learners and tutors alike.

Tutor and parent

Donegal Summer School

A huge thank you to everybody on the Summer School team. My daughters finished the week exhausted — and inspired! An amazing week that we're so lucky to have.

Parent

Donegal Summer School

Thank you most sincerely for running the summer music school. My son thoroughly enjoyed it. As we were leaving on Friday he asked if he could sign up for next year!

Parent

Donegal Summer School

The Donegal School of Music was such a great experience for all the students and the final concert was just brilliant.

School Completion Programme

Donegal Summer School

I loved all the classes. I really missed it over the last two years.

Participant

Donegal Summer School

Secure your spot now

Places fill up fast every year. Reserve your spot at this summer's school and give your child a week they'll never forget.

Our Sponsors

Donegal Music Education PartnershipDonegal Music Education Partnership
Donegal County CouncilDonegal County Council
Limavady PianosLimavady Pianos
Errigal CollegeErrigal College
Reynolds of RaphoeReynolds of Raphoe
Donegal Music Education PartnershipDonegal Music Education Partnership
Donegal County CouncilDonegal County Council
Limavady PianosLimavady Pianos
Errigal CollegeErrigal College
Reynolds of RaphoeReynolds of Raphoe
Donegal Music Education PartnershipDonegal Music Education Partnership
Donegal County CouncilDonegal County Council
Limavady PianosLimavady Pianos
Errigal CollegeErrigal College
Reynolds of RaphoeReynolds of Raphoe
Donegal Music Education PartnershipDonegal Music Education Partnership
Donegal County CouncilDonegal County Council
Limavady PianosLimavady Pianos
Errigal CollegeErrigal College
Reynolds of RaphoeReynolds of Raphoe