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Queen Maeve Festival

The Queen Maeve Festival has concluded but take a look below at the great festivals taking place in Sligo this year!

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Sligo offers renowned adventures on land and water, from surfing waves to forest trails. You will be revitalised by our wellness offering and feel invigorated as you engage with our thriving culture of art, heritage, literature and food. Discover ancient megalithic sites predating Egypt’s pyramids. Experience the thrill of catching a wave at The National Surf Centre, or ride thrilling trails at the National Mountain Bike Centre in nature’s heart.

Brian Conway with Brian McGrath

Brian Conway with Brian McGrath

August 14€20 - Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen
Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

August 15€5 - Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen
At The Racket

At The Racket

August 15€25 - Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen
Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

August 16Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin
An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band

An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band

August 19€20 - Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

Warriors Run Festival

August 21 - August 23Strandhill

Tread Softly Festival

August 22 - August 30Sligo
Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

August 22€5 - Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen
Strandhill Film and Folk Festival

Strandhill Film and Folk Festival

August 28 - August 30Strandhill
Tubbercurry Music Festival

Tubbercurry Music Festival

August 28 - August 30Tubbercurry
Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

August 29€5 - Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

Harvest Festival Sligo Folk Park

September 14Sligo Folk Park

Cloonacool Sheep Festival

September 17 - September 20Tubbercurry
Remembering The Armada 18th-21st Sep - Save the date

Remembering the Armada Festival

September 17 - September 20Sligo
Culture Night

Culture Night

September 19Sligo

Sligo Baroque Music Festival

September 25 - September 27Sligo
Motorbike Poker Run

Motorbike Poker Run

September 27Queen Maeve Square

Sligo Live

October 17 - November 1Sligo

Sligo offers renowned adventures on land and water, from surfing waves to forest trails. You will be revitalised by our wellness offering and feel invigorated as you engage with our thriving culture of art, heritage, literature and food. Discover ancient megalithic sites predating Egypt’s pyramids. Experience the thrill of catching a wave at The National Surf Centre, or ride thrilling trails at the National Mountain Bike Centre in nature’s heart.

Where to Stay in Sligo

Discover the warm, welcoming spirit of Sligo through a diverse range of accommodations, from cozy self-catering cottages to charming family-friendly guesthouses, peaceful glamping sites to luxurious hotels and everything in between. Whether you're seeking a luxury escape, a comfortable spot for a business trip, or an opportunity to reconnect with nature, Sligo offers something special for every visitor.

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