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Remembering the Armada
Spanish Armada Ireland runs Remembering the Armada which takes place in Sligo, Streedagh, Grange and Killybegs 19-22 September 2024.
Spanish Armada Ireland runs Remembering the Armada which takes place in Sligo, Streedagh, Grange and Killybegs 19-22 September 2024.
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 […]
SURF & COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS National Surf Centre, Strandhill Free surf lessons, fun experiences, tastings and raffle prizes in Strandhill this Saturday 5th October! 11.30am – 19.30pm The National Surf Centre are hosting a community day of celebrations to honour their first year of operation and to promote the range of activities and experiences that can […]
Sligo Live is a community centred festival created by musicians and music lovers to showcase the very best of talent – internationally established and emerging. Since its foundation by Shane Mitchell and Rory O’Connor in 2005 the festival has delighted audiences with a diverse array of both international and local talent bringing together the very […]
The Yeats Winter School is returning between the 24th and 26th January 2025. Full details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival is coming up between 10th and 15th February! Shows are taking place all around Sligo featuring amazing artists including; David McSavage • Karl Spain • Aideen McQueen • Martin Angolo There is something for everyone including a comedy quiz, family magic show and even an art exhibition. Tickets are selling […]
The amazing St Patricks Day Festival is taking place in Sligo between March 15th and March 17th 2025. There are fantastic events for all of the family and details will be available on the official Sligo St Patrick's Day website here. The St Patrick's Day Parade is on 17th March and you can see the […]
Sligo St. Patricks day Parade was established in 1971. The theme for this year's parade is 'Queen Maeve'. Visit: https://sligostpatricksday.com/
Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; May 10 - Tagore Jayanti. June 21 - International Yoga Day August 15 - Indian Independence Day August 30 - Onam October 25 Diwali December 20 Christmas and New year
Full line-up revealed for Sligo’s Love Is A Stranger festival The full line-up has been revealed for this year’s Love Is A Stranger one day festival in County Sligo. Another Love Story, proud winners of IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival 2025, this week announced the final programme additions for the next edition of the […]
The Yeats Day Festival is returning between the 12th and 15th June 2025. The full Yeats Day 2025 programme can be viewed downloaded here. Yeats Day Programme 2025
Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; May 10 - Tagore Jayanti. June 21 - International Yoga Day August 15 - Indian Independence Day August 30 - Onam October 25 Diwali December 20 Christmas and New year
Cairde Sligo Arts Festival has officially launched its full line-up for 2025, offering a vibrant programme bursting with music, literature, theatre, circus and spectacle across Sligo from 05 - 12 July. Musical Highlights This year’s festival presents an exceptional music line-up, featuring some of the most exciting voices in traditional, contemporary and world music. Featuring […]
Sligo's first ever Queer Comedy Night! 9 LGBTQ+ comedians, one unforgettable night! At Lillie's Cocktail Bar, Sligo on Thursday 10th July.
The South Sligo Summer School was founded in 1987 in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo to conserve and promote the rich tradition of music, song and dance of the area. With a full programme of classes, workshops, céilithe, concerts, recitals and talks, there is special emphasis on the old Sligo traditional style of playing whilst also including […]
Ballygawley Music Festival has officially launched its line-up for 2025. It is the 5th anniversary of the festival which has gone from strength to strength since its founding in 2019. The festival is not for profit event and it is run by a group of energetic volunteers from the community with support from our many […]
The Sligo Jazz Festival is returning between the 22nd and 27th July 2025. Full details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
The Yeats International Summer School is returning in 2025 between 23rd July and 1st August. This is now in its 66th year, the longest running literary summer school in the world and Ireland's oldest annual cultural event. It brings together visitors from Taiwan to Tubbercurry, from Achonry to Austin Texas and from Coney Island New York […]
The Black Pig Festival in Enniscrone is returning between the 24th and 28th July 2025.
We want you to join The Totally Made Up Orchestra, July 26th, @ The Black Pig Festival 2025, Enniscrone. The inspirational Sid Peacock brings his Totally Made Up Orchestra project to Enniscrone, Co Sligo & he wants you to join. While it's just for a few hours, we promise that the memories will last a […]