Sligo is the adventure and activity capital of the north west and there is always something to do and enjoy! You can use our new digital tool called the Ideas […]
The Sligo County Fleadh is an annual celebration of traditional Irish music and dance taking place in County Sligo. The next event is scheduled for May 30th and 31st, 2026, […]
The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival is returning between the 19th and 21st June 2026. More details to follow.
Inspired by the creative energy of Ireland’s Northwest, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is a unique coming together of artists and audiences. It is a celebration of imagination and shared experience […]
South Sligo Summer School (Scoil Samhraidh Shligigh Theas) is a long-running cultural festival and educational programme dedicated to traditional Irish arts, held each year in Tubbercurry, County Sligo. At its […]
The Ballygawley Music Festival is now a four-night annual event held in Ballygawley Village, Co. Sligo, attracting music fans from Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Founded in 2019, the festival […]
The Wipeout Festival in Strandhill, Co. Sligo is a free, summer event that blends live music, local art, and surf culture right by the Atlantic at the National Surf Centre. […]
Summer School Sligo International Jazz Summer School is a 6 day event featuring workshops, masterclasses and jam sessions with some of the world’s finest jazz educators and musicians. Jazz Festival […]
The 67th Yeats International Summer School is a distinguished annual literary gathering held in Sligo, dedicated to celebrating the life, work, and legacy of W. B. Yeats, one of Ireland’s […]
Set along the sweeping Atlantic shoreline, the Black Pig Festival is the heartbeat of summer in the seaside village of Enniscrone, drawing locals and visitors together each year for a […]
Set against the lively backdrop of Queen Maeve’s Square in the heart of Sligo, the Taste of Sligo Food Festival has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting […]
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 […]
Set in the lively town of Tubbercurry, the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day is a colourful celebration of Irish heritage that transforms the streets into a bustling festival of music, craft, […]
Tucked beneath the dramatic tabletop silhouette of Benbulben in County Sligo, the Warriors Run is one of Ireland’s most iconic and demanding road races, blending athletic challenge with striking natural […]
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 Strandhill Film and Folk Festival is returning between the 28th and 30th August 2026. The Strandhill Film & Folk Festival is an intimate and creatively-led festival that celebrates film, music […]
The Tubbercurry Music Festival is a lively celebration of Irish culture set in the heart of County Sligo, where the rhythms of traditional music fill the streets each summer. Visitors […]
Set within the scenic landscape of County Sligo, the festival provides tourists with an immersive glimpse into traditional Irish rural life, from hands-on crafts to lively music and local food. […]
Set in the scenic countryside of County Sligo, the Cloonacool Sheep Festival offers visitors an authentic taste of rural Irish life, where tradition and community come together in a lively […]
Remembering the Armada Festival in County Sligo, held from 17th to 20th September, is a unique cultural and heritage event that brings history vividly to life along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic […]
Each September, Culture Night transforms Sligo into a vibrant evening showcase of creativity, where visitors can explore a rich mix of free performances, exhibitions, and cultural experiences across the town. […]
The Sligo Baroque Music Festival is now in its 31st year, standing as a quietly captivating cultural highlight each autumn in Sligo. World-class musicians gather to perform Baroque masterpieces in […]
Sligo Live is one of Ireland’s most distinctive and atmospheric music festivals, bringing an exciting blend of internationally acclaimed artists and outstanding Irish talent to the heart of Sligo each […]
