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  • Western Drama festival

    Western Drama Festival

    Western Drama Festival Tubbercurry, Sligo

    The Western Drama Festival is returning between the 27th February and 7th March 2026. Click below for details on how to purchase tickets: http://www.westerndramafestival.com/purchase-tickets2 Tickets can also be purchased at St. Brigid's Hall Theatre Box Office during the festival. Date Group Play Author Fri 27th February 8.00pm Upstage Players, Claremorris, Co. Mayo The Year of […]

  • Ladies Night

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Help us celebrate International Women’s Day by celebrating ladies in the Arts. Hosted by Pauline McLynn, we gather some fabulous ladies for a great night out filled with music, laughter, drama, poetry and dance.

  • Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré Fashion Show Fundraiser

    Radisson Hotel, Sligo

    Fashion, Fun and Fundraising for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré, Sligo will host a glamorous evening of style and community spirit when it presents its “Seó Faisín – Fashion Show” on Friday, March 13th from 7pm to 11pm at The Radisson Hotel, Sligo. The event will be hosted by well-known stylist Mandy […]

  • Sligo St Patricks Day Festival

    St Patrick’s Day Festival

    Queen Maeve Square & Sligo Town

    This year’s festival will be held in a marquee installation in Queen Maeve Square. The festivities begin on March 16th with performances by Music Generation, taking place in the marquee from approximately 6pm -10 pm On St. Patrick’s Day, the marquee will host "The Scruffy Kids Show" from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This junior […]

  • Feis Sligeach

    2026 Feis Shligigh Festival

    ATU Sligo ATU Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Feis Shligigh was founded in 1903 as a Gaelic Feis for Connacht. The aims are the revival of our national Language and Heritage. Dr. Douglas Hyde, first President of Ireland, adjudicated the Irish Language Competitions in those early days.After a few years the Feis lapsed until 1929 and since then has continued to grow from […]

  • Uisce Álainn

    Sligo

    Set along the Garavogue River and Lough Gill, Uisce Álainn is a moving celebration of community, nature, and healing. Led by Medb’s Dragon Warriors, Sligo’s first All Cancer Paddler Dragon Boat Club, the event brings together cancer survivors, supporters, and visitors to experience the restorative power of water. Participants take to the water in dragon […]

  • Love Is A Stranger – Juniper Barn

    Juniper Barn, Ballymote, Sligo Newpark, Ballymote, Sligo, Ireland

    Love Is A Stranger festival at Juniper Barn is a unique event that combines music, arts, and community engagement. The festival will feature a diverse line-up of local and international artists and DJs, creating an atmosphere perfect for an early summer party. Attendees can enjoy the Wild Folk Dining experience in the Turf Barn, which […]

  • The Sligo County Fleadh

    Sligo

    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, featuring competitions, performances, and a variety of events showcasing the best of Sligo's traditional music talent. The festival attracts up to 400 competitors and includes […]

  • Yeats Day Festival 2026

    Sligo

    This years Yeats Day Festival is taking place between 11th and 14th June! William Butler Yeats would have been 161 on June 13th and there are loads of great events to enjoy in this programme. Take in a guided tour, poetry reading, lecture, music, artist workshop and of course some birthday cake!

  • Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival (1)

    Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival

    Rosses Point Rosses Point, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival is returning between the 19th and 21st June 2026. More details to follow.  

  • Cairde festival

    Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

    Sligo

    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 that welcomes all. Cairde Sligo Arts Festival works across three main areas: Festival Programme: They present an 8-day multidisciplinary arts festival each year in July […]

  • Phill Collins They Shoot Horses

    Phil Collins – They Shoot Horses

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

    Sat. 4 Jul. 2026, 3.30pm – 11.30pm Screening  |  Visual Art  |  Dance Admission Free, suggested donation of €10 with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians Referencing the 1935 novel They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, which tells the story of gruelling dance competitions as a form of entertainment during the Great Depression, they shoot horses was a […]

  • Cairde Opening Festival Club with Select

    Cairde Opening Festival Club with Select

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

    Sat. 4 Jul. 2026, 11.30pm Admission Free To celebrate the opening of Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and following Phil Collins’ durational film event they shoot horses, Cairde and The Model are delighted to present Select. Select is a Sligo based, grassroots collective and club night pushing underground dance music on Ireland’s west coast made up of notjack and […]

  • South Sligo Summer School

    Tubbercurry

    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 heart, it is a week-long summer school focused on traditional Irish music, song, and dance, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels. Founded in […]

  • Ballygawley Music Festival

    Ballygawley Ballygawley, Ballygawley, Sligo, Ireland

    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 is organized by local volunteers and is known for its high-quality performances, lively atmosphere, and community spirit. The festival is for over 18s and includes […]

  • Wipeout Festival Sligo (4)

    Wipeout Festival

    National Surf Centre, Strandhill National Surf Centre, Strandhill, Sligo, Ireland

    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. Usually held in mid-July, it showcases emerging Irish bands in a relaxed outdoor setting during the day, with additional gigs and after-parties in nearby pubs […]

  • International Chess Day in Queen Maeve Square

    International Chess Day in Queen Maeve Square

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

    Returning for the second year this globally celebrated event invites players of all ages, and abilities to enjoy casual games of chess in a welcoming, social atmosphere. Including a a beginner-friendly workshop, a simultaneous exhibition, and an exciting blitz tournament. Tables, chairs, and chess sets are provided. Free to attend. Event Build    -   10am Event Start     -  […]

  • Sligo Jazz festival

    Sligo International Summer School and Jazz Festival

    Sligo

    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 Previous festival acts have included Mike Stern/ Victor Wooten Band, Dhafer Youssef, Kenny Werner, Avishai Cohen, Yellowjackets, Christian Scott, The Bad Plus and many more. […]

  • The 67th Yeats International Summer School

    Sligo

    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 most influential poets and a Nobel Laureate in Literature. Now in its 67th year, the summer school brings together scholars, students, and literature enthusiasts from […]

  • Black Pig Festival Enniscrone

    Enniscrone Enniscrone, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    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 lively celebration of community, culture and coastal life. Held at the end of July, the festival transforms the town into a vibrant hub of music, […]

  • 2024, Taste Of Sligo, Food Festival, Sligo Town, Co Sligo_Web Size (3)

    Taste of Sligo Food Festival

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

    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 culinary gatherings along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. First launched in 2024, the festival was created to showcase the richness of Sligo’s food culture while drawing […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sligo Summer Festival 2026

    Sligo Summer Festival 2026

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

    Sligo Summer Festival brings two vibrant days of music, entertainment and family fun to Queen Maeve Square this August, transforming the heart of Sligo into a lively celebration of summer. On Friday 7 August, the festival kicks off with an energetic over‑18s concert featuring Tumbling Paddies, one of Ireland’s most popular live acts known for […]

  • Tubbercurry Old Fair Day

    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 […]

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