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  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    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 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 […]

  • Phillip Doddy and Friends

    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
  • Brian Conway with Brian McGrath

    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
  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    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

    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

    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

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Teddy Bears Picnic – Sligo Folk Park

    Sligo

    The Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park on Saturday August 22nd. A lovely family event with plenty of fun for little ones, set in the beautiful surroundings of Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. Date: Saturday 22nd August […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    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
  • Strandhill Film and Folk Festival

    Strandhill Film and Folk Festival

    Strandhill Strandhill, 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 and local culture. Focusing on quality over quantity, the Strandhill Film and Folk Festival celebrates film, music and local culture through a curated weekend of […]

  • Tubbercurry Music Festival

    Tubbercurry Music Festival

    Tubbercurry

    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 are welcomed into a warm, community-driven atmosphere, with pubs and venues hosting talented musicians, impromptu sessions, and energetic performances late into the night. Beyond the […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    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

  • Harvest Festival and Family Fun Day (1)

    Harvest Festival and Family Fun Day

    Sligo Folk Park , Ireland

    Head to Sligo Folk Park for their annual Harvest Festival and Family Fun Day. There will be traditional craft demonstrations, harvest games, live music and dancing, market stalls, a delicious pig on a spit, and much more. Don’t miss out on this sure to be fun-filled day for all the family. You can book tickets […]

  • 13th Adaptation Film Festival 2026

    13th Adaptation Film Festival 2026

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

    Thu. 16 – Sun. 20 Sep. 2026 Screening in Leitrim and Sligo For the first time in its thirteen years, Adaptation takes a sharp international turn while maintaining its commitment to Irish screen adaptations and the growing body of cinema from our part of the North West. We are delighted to celebrate some of the […]

  • Cloonacool Sheep Festival

    Tubbercurry

    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 and welcoming celebration. This charming festival showcases the heritage of sheep farming through engaging sheep shearing displays and impressive sheepdog trials, while also featuring local […]

  • Remembering The Armada 18th-21st Sep - Save the date

    Remembering the Armada Festival

    Sligo

    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 Way. Centred around the village of Grange and the dramatic shores of Streedagh Beach, the festival commemorates the tragic events of 1588, when several ships […]

  • Culture Night Sligo 2026

    Sligo

    Culture Night returns to Sligo on Friday 18 September 2026, with a packed programme of free arts and cultural events taking place across Sligo town and county. This year’s programme brings together artists, cultural organisations, community groups and venues for an evening of music, theatre, dance, visual art, literature, workshops, exhibitions and live performance – […]

  • Talk on The Sligo Rovers Showgrounds Redevelopment by Rhatigan Architects

    Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo

    A talk by Rhatigan Architects on the proposed redevelopment of the Showgrounds for Sligo Rovers Football Club, outlining the journey of the project to date, the key design ideas that have shaped the proposals, and the next steps towards delivery. The redevelopment will transform the Showgrounds into an approximately 6,000-capacity, all-seater stadium through the construction […]

  • Oktoberfest at the white hag sligo

    Oktoberfest @ The White Hag Brewery

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

    September 25 & 26 • 3pm till close Tickets €15 (includes 2 pints & a pretzel) HAGTOBERFEST returns to Sligo this September as The White Hag Irish transforms its Ballymote brewery into a lively Oktoberfest celebration. Expect great beer, Bavarian vibes, local food, music, and a brilliant atmosphere in one of Sligo’s most innovative craft […]

  • Sligo Baroque Music Festival

    Sligo

    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 intimate, atmospheric venues, blending artistic excellence with a strong sense of community. Audiences are invited to experience works by composers such as Antonio Vivaldi and […]

  • Motorbike Poker Run

    Motorbike Poker Run

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

    Sligo Lions Club Motorbike Poker Run – Charity Fundraiser On Sunday, 27th September 2026, the streets of Sligo will once again come alive with the roar of engines and the spirit of community as Sligo Lions Club hosts its second Motorbike Poker Run. This unique charity event invites motorbike enthusiasts from near and far to take part […]

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