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 […]
Ballymote Heritage Weekend – August bank holiday 2025 information * lectures to begin at 8:00 pm Schedule: ⁃ Friday 1st August – Deirdre McGuirk – The Michael Davitt Museum: Conserving a Legacy ⁃ Sat 2nd August – John McCarrick – The changing role of co-ops in a changing world and the place of Sligo’s co-op […]
The James Morrison Traditional Music Festival is run during the weekend of the August Bank Holiday weekend and is sponsored by Sligo County Council. The festival commemorates the musical genius of James Morrison who was born in Drumfin near Riverstown in 1893. He emigrated to America in 1915 and became famous for his band which […]
Ballymote Heritage Weekend – August bank holiday 2025 information * lectures to begin at 8:00 pm Schedule: ⁃ Friday 1st August – Deirdre McGuirk – The Michael Davitt Museum: Conserving a Legacy ⁃ Sat 2nd August – John McCarrick – The changing role of co-ops in a changing world and the place of Sligo’s co-op […]
Ballymote Heritage Weekend – August bank holiday 2025 information * lectures to begin at 8:00 pm Schedule: ⁃ Friday 1st August – Deirdre McGuirk – The Michael Davitt Museum: Conserving a Legacy ⁃ Sat 2nd August – John McCarrick – The changing role of co-ops in a changing world and the place of Sligo’s co-op […]
Ballymote Heritage Weekend – August bank holiday 2025 information * lectures to begin at 8:00 pm Schedule: ⁃ Friday 1st August – Deirdre McGuirk – The Michael Davitt Museum: Conserving a Legacy ⁃ Sat 2nd August – John McCarrick – The changing role of co-ops in a changing world and the place of Sligo’s co-op […]
Experience the rhythm of Sligo! The Summer Festival offers a vibrant mix of music, culture, and community spirit on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Sligo Summer Festival invites you to an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy headlining performances by renowned artists like the Tumbling Paddies, Nathan […]
Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration! HAGSTRAVAGANZA returns to The White Hag Brewery on August 9th, bringing together bands, beers, and brilliant vibes in beautiful, balmy Ballymote. Mark your calendar and join us for a festival that’s bigger, bolder, and better than ever before! Date: 9th August 2025 Doors open: 1:00pm What To Expect Food Trucks to […]
The Tubbercurry Old Day Fair Festival is returning between the 9th and 13th August 2025. Full details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
The Coleman Traditional Festival returns this year between the 13th and 17th August in Gurteen in beautiful south Sligo! This festival is named in honour of Michael Coleman who was one of the most influential traditional musicians in history. The village of Gurteen is home to the Coleman Irish Music Centre where you can always […]
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
National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. Since the Heritage Council assumed responsibility for National Heritage Week in 2005, it has grown from a small 500 […]
