Shennaghys Jiu has a wide variety of performers and acts as part of the festival. Traditional Manx music and dance are prominent features of the festival, but since it was founded in 1998, the festival has grown to include acts from all Celtic nations, and Galicia.[4]

At Shennaghys Jiu there is a large emphasis on the participation of students from local primary and secondary schools to perform at the festival.[7]

There are also language, dance, and instrument workshops available throughout the festival.[