Past Events

  • Coleman Traditional Festival

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    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 […]

  • Kate and Tom Gavin Lunchtime at the Well

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    From Sligo town, Kate and Tom Gavin are a brother and sister duet whose family is steeped in Irish culture. Kate is an award-winning harpist and fiddle player, and Tom is an exceptional flute and tin-whistle player. Both match that with fine singing voices and bring great Sligo flavour to their music.

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Heritage Week

    Sligo Sligo

    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 […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Seisiún 2025 Traditional Music Show – A Music Trail Through Ireland

    Yeats Building Sligo, Ireland

    Summer Seisiún 2025 Traditional Music Show - A Music Trail Through Ireland returns to entertain locals and visitors on Thursday evenings @7:30pm, throughout July and August in the historic surroundings of The Yeats Building Sligo (July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th & August 11th, 18th, and 25th) featuring CCÉ Fred Finn’s finest young musicians & dancers. Comhaltas' […]

    €10
  • La Gracia Lunchtime at the Well

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    La Gracia is fronted by husband and wife, Gráinne and Kevin from Sligo. Their sound is Neo Soul, reminiscent of the 90’s R&B sound of Lauryn Hill and TLC with an Aretha-esque vocal delivery by Gráinne. They write from the perspective of the ups and downs in love and relationships. Gráinne and Kevin have an […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Seisiún 2025 Traditional Music Show – A Music Trail Through Ireland

    Yeats Building Sligo, Ireland

    Summer Seisiún 2025 Traditional Music Show - A Music Trail Through Ireland returns to entertain locals and visitors on Thursday evenings @7:30pm, throughout July and August in the historic surroundings of The Yeats Building Sligo (July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th & August 11th, 18th, and 25th) featuring CCÉ Fred Finn’s finest young musicians & dancers. Comhaltas' […]

    €10
  • Damsel Lunchtime at the Well

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    The indie-folk duo integrates their background as classical chamber musicians with folk music leanings to create an intricate instrumental sound around tight vocal harmonies. The singing-songwriting team is Monica Mugan on vocals/guitar/ukulele and Beth Meyers on vocals/viola/banjo/ukulele. Damsel has performed on iconic stages in the U.S. including Club Passim, The Bitter End (featured on John […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

  • Tubbercurry Music Festival

    Tubbercurry

    Get ready for something brand new! The Tubbercurry Music Festival is making its debut, bringing a fresh and exciting live music experience to the heart of County Sligo. Designed to be a celebration of music, culture, and community, this festival is more than just a weekend event— the organisers hope it’s the beginning of a […]

    €20 – €50
  • Free Walking Tour of Sligo

    Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]