Past Events

  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]

  • The Sternwheelers

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Coleman Irish Music Centre is delighted to welcome The Sternwheelers, a Nashville-based Irish-American band whose music seamlessly blends Irish traditional music, Americana, country, and roots influences. Renowned for their exceptional musicianship, rich harmonies, and engaging stage presence, The Sternwheelers present a captivating programme of traditional Irish tunes, original songs, and reimagined classics inspired by the […]

    €15
  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Hagstravaganza 2026

    The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote, Sligo, Ireland

    Taking place in the vibrant town of Ballymote, Hagstravaganza 2026 is set to return on August 8th at The White Hag Brewery, offering one of Ireland’s most exciting summer festival experiences. Known as the country’s largest international craft beer festival, the event brings together over 50 breweries from Ireland and around the world, alongside live […]

  • Tubbercurry Old Fair Day

    Tubbercurry

    Over 50 Traditional Crafts and Heritage Demonstrations to Feature at Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival 2026 As Ireland celebrates Craft Month this August, Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival returns with one of the country's largest showcases of traditional skills and heritage, bringing together more than 50 craft and heritage demonstrations on Old Fair Day, Wednesday […]

  • Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • Coleman Traditional Festival 2026

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Coleman Traditional Festival returns to South Sligo from Wednesday 12 August to Sunday 16 August 2026, celebrating the rich musical heritage of the Coleman Country and honouring one of Ireland’s most important traditions. Across five days, visitors can enjoy headline performances, junior showcases, community seisiúns, and a special tribute to legendary fiddle player Fred […]

  • A Tribute to Fred Finn – Philip Doddy, Gerry Hanley, Shane McGowan

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    A Tribute to Fred Finn Opening Concert of the Coleman Music Festival Wednesday, 12th August 2026 The Coleman Music Festival opens with a special tribute celebrating the life, music and enduring legacy of Fred Finn, one of Ireland’s most respected traditional musicians. This memorable evening will feature performances by Philip Doddy, Gerry Hanley and Shane […]

    €15
  • World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Exhibition Dates: Daily from Friday 14 August – Thursday 10 September 2026 Venue: Queen Maeve Square, Sligo Town Admission: Free – No booking required  Discover one of the world's most celebrated photography exhibitions in the heart of Sligo this summer. The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 comes to Sligo as part of Cultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland's Culture, making it the only Irish […]

  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Ursula Burns – The Secret Melody of Trees

    St Columba's Church, Drumcliffe

    Ursula Burns brings her acclaimed show The Secret Melody of Trees to Drumcliffe this August, offering a one‑night‑only performance that blends harp, storytelling, and atmospheric soundscapes. Taking place in the historic St. Columba’s Church, this intimate concert invites audiences into Ursula’s world of music inspired by nature, folklore, and the landscapes of the northwest. Her […]

  • Brian Conway with Brian McGrath

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    Premier Irish-American fiddler, performs with a skill, grace and force that are steeped in tradition but distinctively his own. Well known in the Irish/Celtic community, Conway has won numerous All-Ireland fiddling competitions, and has been called one of the best fiddlers of his generation. Nothing is missed or missing in Brian Conway's Sligo-style fiddling. New […]

    €20
  • Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • At The Racket

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    Experience an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music as At The Racket take to the stage at the Coleman Music Centre on Saturday, 15th August 2026. Renowned for their infectious energy and distinctive old-time Irish dance band sound, At The Racket revive the vibrant spirit of the 1920s and 1930s with a fresh, lively performance that delights audiences […]

    €25
  • Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    As part of the Coleman Traditional Festival 2026, join us for a special Summer Seisiún at the beautiful Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin, the birthplace of the legendary fiddle master Michael Coleman. Set against the backdrop of the traditional thatched cottage, this relaxed afternoon gathering celebrates the very heart of Irish traditional music. Musicians, singers, dancers and listeners are all […]

  • An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    Don’t miss a wonderful evening of traditional Irish music with An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band on Wednesday, 19th August 2026 at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Formed in County Roscommon, An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band has quickly earned a reputation for its energetic and authentic performances. Winners of the County Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil 2024, the band went on to proudly represent […]

    €20
  • Warriors Run Festival

    Strandhill Strandhill, Ireland

    Tucked beneath the dramatic tabletop silhouette of Knocknarea in County Sligo, the Warriors Run is one of Ireland’s most iconic and demanding road races, blending athletic challenge with striking natural beauty. Held annually in the village of Strandhill, this 15 km event takes runners along a scenic but punishing route that includes the legendary climb […]

  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Phil Collins Exhibition

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    The Model is delighted to present a major exhibition by the internationally renowned visual artist and filmmaker Phil Collins. Over the course of a deeply engaged practice spanning three decades, Collins has realised ambitious projects that shift perspective between the individual and the collective, situating personal experience within broader historical contexts. Balancing intimacy with social […]

  • Tread Softly Festival

    Sligo

    Tread Softly Festival is a unique arts festival based in County Sligo, where landscape, mythology, and contemporary creativity come together. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the northwest of Ireland, the festival invites audiences to experience art not just in venues, but across the natural environment itself. A defining feature of Tread Softly is its […]

  • Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]