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  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]

  • Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    As part of the Coleman Traditional Festival 2026, join us for a special Summer Seisiún at the beautiful Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin, the birthplace of the legendary fiddle master Michael Coleman. Set against the backdrop of the traditional thatched cottage, this relaxed afternoon gathering celebrates the very heart of Irish traditional music. Musicians, singers, dancers and listeners are all […]

  • An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band

    An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    Don’t miss a wonderful evening of traditional Irish music with An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band on Wednesday, 19th August 2026 at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Formed in County Roscommon, An Muileann Gaoithe Céilí Band has quickly earned a reputation for its energetic and authentic performances. Winners of the County Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil 2024, the band went on to proudly represent […]

    €20

  • Warriors Run Festival

    Strandhill Strandhill, Ireland

    Tucked beneath the dramatic tabletop silhouette of Knocknarea in County Sligo, the Warriors Run is one of Ireland’s most iconic and demanding road races, blending athletic challenge with striking natural beauty. Held annually in the village of Strandhill, this 15 km event takes runners along a scenic but punishing route that includes the legendary climb […]

  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Phil Collins Exhibition

    Phil Collins Exhibition

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

    The Model is delighted to present a major exhibition by the internationally renowned visual artist and filmmaker Phil Collins. Over the course of a deeply engaged practice spanning three decades, Collins has realised ambitious projects that shift perspective between the individual and the collective, situating personal experience within broader historical contexts. Balancing intimacy with social […]

  • Tread Softly Festival

    Sligo

    Tread Softly Festival is a unique arts festival based in County Sligo, where landscape, mythology, and contemporary creativity come together. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the northwest of Ireland, the festival invites audiences to experience art not just in venues, but across the natural environment itself. A defining feature of Tread Softly is its […]

  • Jack B. Yeats Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]

  • The Teddy Bears Picnic – Sligo Folk Park

    Sligo

    The Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park on Saturday August 22nd. A lovely family event with plenty of fun for little ones, set in the beautiful surroundings of Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. Date: Saturday 22nd August […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns
    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]

  • Coopershill Art Retreat Exhibition & Cream Tea

    Coopershill Art Retreat Exhibition & Cream Tea

    Coopershill House, Riverstown

    Coopershill Art Retreat: Exhibition & Cream Tea Sunday 23 August 2026 • 3.00pm Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo Celebrate a week of creativity in one of County Sligo’s most atmospheric heritage settings. The Coopershill Art Retreat brings together artists for seven days of painting, inspiration and connection — culminating in a public exhibition of the […]

  • Family Fun Day in Queen Maeve Square (1)

    Family Fun Day in Queen Maeve Square

    Family Fun Day in Queen Maeve Square
    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join Party Time Events for a Retro Carnival Evening filled with laughter, games, and unforgettable memories! Get ready for a blast from the past with old skool interactive carnival games perfect for kids, parents, and even grandparents! From classic challenges to quirky surprises, there’s something for every generation to enjoy together. Free to attend Fun […]

  • Natura by Tina Brooks (Exhibition)

    Natura by Tina Brooks (Exhibition)

    Scenius Gallery, Adelaide Street, Sligo Adelaide Street, Sligo, Ireland

    Scenius Gallery presents Natura, a new solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Sligo-based artist Tina Brooks, running from 24 August to 11 September 2026. Natura takes its title from the EU's Natura 2000 network, which designates Strandhill and its surrounding coastline as part of the Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) Special Area of Conservation, […]

  • Strandhill Film and Folk Festival

    Strandhill Film and Folk Festival

    Strandhill Strandhill, Ireland

    The Strandhill Film and Folk Festival is returning between the 28th and 30th August 2026. The Strandhill Film & Folk Festival is an intimate and creatively-led festival that celebrates film, music and local culture. Focusing on quality over quantity, the Strandhill Film and Folk Festival celebrates film, music and local culture through a curated weekend of […]

  • Tubbercurry Music Festival

    Tubbercurry Music Festival

    Tubbercurry

    The Tubbercurry Music Festival is a lively celebration of Irish culture set in the heart of County Sligo, where the rhythms of traditional music fill the streets each summer. Visitors are welcomed into a warm, community-driven atmosphere, with pubs and venues hosting talented musicians, impromptu sessions, and energetic performances late into the night. Beyond the […]

  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns
    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]

  • Bump and Baby

    Bump and Baby

    Bump and Baby
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Fri. 5 Jun. 2026 10am – 12pm New and expectant mums are invited to come and join Michelle Doherty’s Bump & Baby meet-ups on the first Friday of every month. Have a cuppa and connect with new parents in the pleasant surroundings of The Model café. Explore the gallery exhibitions, The Niland Collection, our early […]

  • Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions

    Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]

  • Community Day

    Pulled Studio Community Day

    ATU Sligo ATU Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Pulled Studio Community Day | ATU Sligo Block G (Innovation Centre) Join us in the studio for some communal printing on Saturday 5th September from 12noon to 3pm, open to artists and the public alike. This large-scale, collaborative printmaking session brings together local artists, printmakers and members of the public around a shared 10-metre roll […]

  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]

  • Family Fun Day in Queen Maeve Square (1)

    Family Fun Day in Queen Maeve Square

    Family Fun Day in Queen Maeve Square
    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Join Party Time Events for a Retro Carnival Evening filled with laughter, games, and unforgettable memories! Get ready for a blast from the past with old skool interactive carnival games perfect for kids, parents, and even grandparents! From classic challenges to quirky surprises, there’s something for every generation to enjoy together. Free to attend Fun […]

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