Past Events

Sligo Global Kitchen

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

The Model are delighted to bring you a very special Sligo Global Kitchen as chefs from Syria, Bangladesh, Venezuela, Cuba and Ireland cook up a storm, bringing together a fusion of flavours and sizzling spices! To support the project, please pre-book your ticket. All proceeds from this event goes towards training our cooks and hosting […]

€10

Easter Egg Hunt

Sligo Folk Park Riverstown, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Come join the Easter Egg Hunt for Easter this year here at Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. It is guaranteed to be a fun day for the whole family. Easter egg goodie bags included for all children. There are two Easter Egg hunts taking place on 1st April 2024; 11.30am to 1.30pm 2.00pm to 4.30pm […]

€5 – €12

Easter Egg Hunt

Sligo Folk Park Riverstown, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Come join the Easter Egg Hunt for Easter this year here at Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. It is guaranteed to be a fun day for the whole family. Easter egg goodie bags included for all children. There are two Easter Egg hunts taking place on 1st April 2024; 11.30am to 1.30pm 2.00pm to 4.30pm […]

€5 – €12

Africa Day 2024

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

Roots and Routes: A celebration of African cultures and traditions from North, South, East and West Africa Dance workshops, drumming, hair-braiding demonstrations, face painting, fashion parade, story-telling, and a unique celebration of food from North, South, West and East Africa by Sligo Global Kitchen, followed by a special evening of gospel singing by Sligo Gospel […]

Free

Street Feast – Easkey

Easkey Easkey, Sligo, Ireland

Street Feast is an annual weekend of street parties. Getting together with neighbours, family and friends. In Easkey on the 26th of May we will have live music by local musicians. An art printing work shop. Face painting and food that people will bring to share.

The Sligo Camino

Sligo Camino

On the first Saturday in July, trek 34km from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo and discover the Sligo Camino. The Camino follows the Sligo Way through some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland. The route is a challenging mixture of tracks, trails, forest paths, finishing with 8km of country lanes […]

€60

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

The amazing Cairde Sligo Arts Festival will run from 6th to 13th July 2024. This ever popular arts festival has an astounding range of events and projects including; Music Theatre Street Theatre Literary events Visual Art Circus events Dance Family events Highlights in 2024 include; Exhibitions and events as part of Hereditas, a collaborative art […]

Family Day at Sligo Races

Sligo Races Cleveragh Road, Sligo, Ireland

Sligo Races welcome you to their ever popular Family Day on 7th July 2024. They have a number of great events lined up to entertain children and the young at heart including; Scruffy Duffy is with us once again. Face painters at the ready Front Runners kids Club Goodie Bags with Family Day tickets. Sligo […]

Black Pig Festival Enniscrone

Enniscrone Enniscrone, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

The Black Pig Festival in Enniscrone is back for 2024 and promises to be a fantastic event featuring music, art, comedy, theatre, fun fair and much more. Held in the beautiful seaside town of Enniscrone on the Wild Atlantic Way between 25th and 29th July, the Black Pig Festival truly has something for everyone.

Tread Softly Festival

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Tread Softly takes place over the month of August. This festival is dedicated to working collaboratively with artists and communities, producing reflective signature events exploring our relationship with Sligo's landscape.

Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival

Tubbercurry

Community is at the heart of Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival this August Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of Tubbercurry's rich heritage and community spirit. The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival returns for its 37th year with a packed programme of events. This August, the festival committee has joined with local community groups to […]

National Heritage Week events in Sligo

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

There is a host of fantastic events in Sligo for National Heritage Week which runs from Saturday 17th August through to Sunday 25th August.  

Harvest Festival at Sligo Folk Park

Sligo Folk Park Riverstown, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Head to Sligo Folk Park on the 15th September for their first annual Harvest Festival. Lots of fun to be had for all age groups. Music will be provided by the award-winning Ryan Sheridan and Friends. Fred the Party Professor and the Magic Circus will be on site to entertain kids and adults alike. Try your hand […]

€5 – €25

Remembering the Armada

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Spanish Armada Ireland runs Remembering the Armada which takes place in Sligo, Streedagh, Grange and Killybegs 19-22 September 2024.  

Culture Night in Sligo

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Culture Night 2024 is on Friday 20th September and once again there is a superb range of events throughout Sligo - all free of charge! All events being held in Sligo can be seen here and some highlights include; A Feast for Body and Soul Sligo Gospel Choir together with the Haven will present an […]

Taste of Sligo Food Festival

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

Join in the fun and enjoy a gastronomic adventure at the Taste of Sligo Food Festival! Discover a delicious array of local produce, meet celebrity chefs, and enjoy the vibrant food culture of Sligo - all in the heart of beautiful Sligo town on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. This is all taking place […]

Free Yoga throughout Sligo

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Enjoy a free one hour yoga session on Sunday 22nd September 2024 in one of four locations throughout Sligo thanks to Healthy Ireland and Sligo County Council. Join an experienced yoga teacher in one of four fantastic locations and experience the amazing benefits of yoga. These sessions will suit all abilities but particularly those who want […]

Sligo Baroque Music Festival 2024

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

The 2024 Sligo Baroque Music Festival is coming! On the last weekend in September, with an ambitious programme bringing an exciting mix of artists to Sligo. The London Handel Players, who delighted us in 2020 with the complete Brandenburg Concertos, and the Croatian Baroque Ensemble, one of the leading period music groups of central Europe, will come together with […]