The All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann took place between 2 and 9 August this year, marking its inaugural run in Belfast.
During that week, visitors to the city sought lodging beyond standard hotel rooms.
Self catering units, student housing and a dedicated campsite were all among the accommodation types used by attendees.
Across Northern Ireland as a whole, official estimates indicate nearly 470,000 beds were sold in August 2026.
This represents a five per cent rise compared to the 447,000 beds sold in August 2025.
When looking at the broader period from January through August, average room occupancy hit 77 per cent.
That figure is six percentage points higher than the 71 per cent recorded during the same timeframe in 2025.
The event organisers confirmed the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann had never been held in Belfast before this year.
While specific figures for Belfast alone were not isolated from the wider Northern Ireland total, the regional trend points to sustained demand.
The BBC News Northern Ireland reported on these occupancy statistics as part of their coverage of the event's impact on local hospitality.
No further developments regarding future events or policy changes were announced at this time.