The Black Pig Festival in Enniscrone is back for 2024 and promises to be a fantastic event featuring music, art, comedy, theatre, fun fair and much more. Held in the beautiful seaside town of Enniscrone on the Wild Atlantic Way between 25th and 29th July, the Black Pig Festival truly has something for everyone.
Join the multi-talented Irish traditional dancers and musicians Aaron and Ava Glancy. Ava is a skilled sean-nós dancer and fiddle player who has competed in Fleadhanna Ceoil competitions at every level. Aaron Glancy, her brother, is the reigning All Ireland Senior Button Accordion Champion and a sean-nós dancer.
Tread Softly takes place over the month of August. This festival is dedicated to working collaboratively with artists and communities, producing reflective signature events exploring our relationship with Sligo's landscape.
Brothers David and Patrick Doocey on guitar and fiddle are originally from Boston, now living in Mayo. Stephen Doherty is a multi-instrumentalist from Foxford playing flute, accordion and whistles. This trio have performed with some of the top artists in the industry.
The Hawk's Well are delighted to announce the return of the ever-popular Trad@lunch lunchtime sessions which are free of charge and run from 1.10pm to 1.50pm. This series has been curated with support from Lisa Golden and featuring some of Ireland's most renowned musicians and rising stars.
From Ballintogher, Daithí Gormley is widely regarded as one of the best Button Accordion players of his generation, with a vast repertory rooted in the rich musical legacy of his home county. Elaine Reilly from Granard, County Longford, is one of the foremost tenor banjo players of her generation.
Head to Sligo Folk Park on the 15th September for their first annual Harvest Festival. Lots of fun to be had for all age groups. Music will be provided by the award-winning Ryan Sheridan and Friends. Fred the Party Professor and the Magic Circus will be on site to entertain kids and adults alike. Try your hand […]
Spanish Armada Ireland runs Remembering the Armada which takes place in Sligo, Streedagh, Grange and Killybegs 19-22 September 2024.
Head to The Coleman Irish Music Centre in Gurteen for their very popular Country Music Night on Thursday 19th September at 8pm. This concert features country music stars of Sandy Kelly, Carmel McLoughlin, Frank McCaffrey with music from Matt Curran and Brian Kerrigan. Tickets are €25 and can be booked by calling 071 918 2599 […]
Culture Night 2024 is on Friday 20th September and once again there is a superb range of events throughout Sligo - all free of charge! All events being held in Sligo can be seen here and some highlights include; A Feast for Body and Soul Sligo Gospel Choir together with the Haven will present an […]
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 […]
Live Music by Felip Carbonel & Eddie McFarlane from 12 – 2pm The Model offers breakfast, teas & coffees, cakes & various brunch choices on our menu. Fresh fruit juice, Selection of breakfast pastries and preserves, Greek yoghurt, with cinnamon infused berries Tea or speciality tea or barista prepared coffee
A great night of music is guaranteed at The Coleman Irish Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday 21st September with everything kicking off at 8pm. The wonderful music is provided by Siobhan O'Donnell, Seamus O'Donnell, Colm O'Donnell and Eoin O'Donnell. Tickets cost €15 and can be bought on 071 918 2599 or online with The […]
The 2024 Sligo Baroque Music Festival is coming! On the last weekend in September, with an ambitious programme bringing an exciting mix of artists to Sligo. The London Handel Players, who delighted us in 2020 with the complete Brandenburg Concertos, and the Croatian Baroque Ensemble, one of the leading period music groups of central Europe, will come together with […]
The Amatis Trio: Happy Birthday, Dr. Wilson! Fri. 4 Oct. 2024 7.30pm €20 / €10 (conc.) / €10 U-18s Lea Hausmann violin Samuel Shepherd cello Mengjie Han piano Programme: Beethoven Piano Trio op. 1 no. 3 Ian Wilson Spilliaert’s Beach Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 Followed by Birthday Cake and Cava! All welcome. Sponsored by Sligo County […]
The Ox Mountain Quartet Live concert in the Coleman Music Centre on Saturday, 5th October at 8pm with The Ox Mountain Quartet – Siobhan O’Donnell, Stephen Doherty, brothers David & Kieran Doocey. Tickets 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com. Tickets €15. This West of Ireland quartet hailing from Mayo and Sligo blend an eccentric mix of old […]
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 […]
Seán Keane and his band will perform his unique blend of traditional Irish and contemporary folk music and song in the intimate setting of the Coleman Music Centre Theatre, Gurteen, Co Sligo, F56 TF88 on Saturday, 26th October at 8pm. Adm €28. For bookings please call: 071 9182599 or visit our website at www.colemanirishmusic.comwww.colemanirishmusic.com Growing […]
The Amatis Trio: Happy Birthday, Dr. Wilson! Fri. 4 Oct. 2024 7.30pm €20 / €10 (conc.) / €10 U-18s Lea Hausmann violin Samuel Shepherd cello Mengjie Han piano Programme: Beethoven Piano Trio op. 1 no. 3 Ian Wilson Spilliaert’s Beach Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 Followed by Birthday Cake and Cava! All welcome. Sponsored by Sligo County […]
Informal Music Afternoons are a series of monthly events, presented in partnership with Sligo Baroque Orchestra, where an eclectic mix of music is performed in a welcoming format in The Model’s Atrium space. The Informal Music Afternoon is an ideal way to spend a calm Sunday afternoon. The idea behind this event is to make […]
The Mulcahy Family live in concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co Sligo F56 TF88 on Saturday, 9th November at 8pm. Tickets €15. To book call:071 9182599 or book online at www.colemanirishmusic.com When the Mulcahy Family, of Abbeyfeale, West Limerick are involved the music is never ordinary and always close to the heart. That is the […]
Come along and join the FairyTale StageShow as they present two shows for the price of one! In the first half of the show, help Little Bo Peep to find her lost sheep in this incredibly interactive production. The second half of this fun-filled show, features the classic story of the Three Little Pigs alongside the […]
