Past Events

  • Queen Maeve Trail walk

    Knocknarea Car Park - Glen Road Knocknarea Car Park, Sligo

    Queen Maeve Festival is delighted to present our second Historical Guided Walk, taking place at Knocknarea mountain leading to the grave of Queen Maeve herself! The Sligo Walks Team will take you on a delightful ramble on the Queen Maeve Trail, Knocknarea, scheduled for Saturday 4th May 2024 starting at 12 noon. Queen Maeve Trail […]

  • Cairde Cultural Celebrations & Family Fun

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Queen Maeve Festival is delighted to present a performance arranged by Cairde Sligo Arts Festival as part of the May Bank Holiday weekend celebrations to mark the official opening of Queen Maeve Square! From 3pm to 6pm on Saturday May 4th, bring all the family and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of joy at our […]

  • The Rosecaps

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Are you coming to see The Rosecaps at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024? They are playing in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Search their most polished and high energy track to date - 'Ocean Floor' to listen and get in the mood to see […]

  • Callum Wall

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Callum Wall will be performing at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024 in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Callum was born in Sligo and is now based in Dublin. He kicked off his career in April of 2021 with his hit, cult classic EP […]

  • Saibh Skelly

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Are you coming to see Saibh Skelly on Saturday 4th May 2024? She is performing at the new Queen Maeve Festival which is taking place in the new Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Initially rising to prominence with her mesmerising busking performances, Saibh has since established herself as one […]

  • Tom Robinson

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Tom Robinson is a British songwriter and broadcaster born in 1950. His music career began in London with the acoustic trio Café Society, whose eponymous 1975 album was produced by Ray Davies of The Kinks and sold less than 500 copies. He then formed the Tom Robinson Band (TRB) who were early supporters of Rock […]

    €14 – €28
  • Innisfree Wheelers Spring Classic

    Mercy College Gym, Sligo Mercy College, Sligo

    Innisfree Wheelers are having their S[ring Classic this year on May 5th - two distances 75Km and 130Km. If you are thinking of entering the Gran Fondo event coming to Sligo at the end of June then this would ne a perfect event to get ready! It commences and finishes at The Mercy College Gym, […]

  • Walking Tour Exploring Sligo’s built heritage

    Famine Memorial, Quay Street Quay Street, Sligo

    Queen Maeve Festival presents a walking tour entitled "Exploring Sligo's built heritage" which will take place on Sunday 5th May at 12pm. This will depart from the Famine commemoration monument in Quay Street car park and the route is level throughout with an easy/medium topography to navigate. This walking tour will be delivered by Sean […]

  • Glór Na dTonn Céilí Band & Bróga Bríomhar

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Formed in 2019, Glór na dTonn are a young Céilí Band (with half Sligo and half Mayo membership and one from Waterford), who strive to produce a lively Connaught style of dance music inspired by some of Connaught's finest musicians such as the legendary James Morrison and Martin Wynne. The name Glór na dTonn came […]

  • SEOID

    Sligo

    Seoid, a collaboration of the traditional multi-instrumentalists Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher, John Dwyer and Fiachra Guihen, have been performing as Seoid for 2 years now with their eclectic mix of trad tunes and newly composed instrumental material. They have a lively style of traditional music rooted in the Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim flute and Fiddle […]

  • My Darling Clementine Present Country Darkness including the songs of Elvis Costello

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    The Hawkswell are delighted to welcome My Darling Clementine as they continue to tour in support of their most recent, critically acclaimed release 'Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello’. The album is a collaboration between Michael and Lou, and Costello's long-time, right-hand man, the brilliant Steve Nieve. They have taken 12 Costello songs and […]

    €9 – €18
  • Teenage Theme Night #32

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Teenage Theme Nights has been providing a platform for older teenagers to perform with their peers in a professional, safe and friendly environment for over 10 years. This May, join us for the 32nd show in the ever-popular series - as we celebrate the class of 2024 in showcasing their final Teenage Theme Nights performance. Also featuring our 4th and […]

    €12 – €18
  • Late Nights at The Model presents Roamer

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

    The Model Sligo is delighted to present a very special live Late Night event with Roamer. Roamer brings together four of Ireland's most internationally active improvising musicians. Currently based in London, Cologne, Berlin and Dublin, all four musicians reunite regularly to compose and perform original music celebrating poetry and improvisation. Vocalist Lauren Kinsella (Snowpoet) was awarded the UK Arts […]

    €15
  • Teenage Theme Night #32

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Teenage Theme Nights has been providing a platform for older teenagers to perform with their peers in a professional, safe and friendly environment for over 10 years. This May, join us for the 32nd show in the ever-popular series - as we celebrate the class of 2024 in showcasing their final Teenage Theme Nights performance. Also featuring our 4th and […]

    €12 – €18
  • BEAT IT!

    BEAT IT!
    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Sarah Middleton's Beat It dance school of Strandhill, Sligo, is coming back this year with a bang! Beat It dance school will be performing a mixture of dance with dancers aged 3-18 yrs, they will include a variety of Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Breakdancing! All are invited to come along to an evening of joy and infectious […]

    €16 – €20
  • BEAT IT!

    BEAT IT!
    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Sarah Middleton's Beat It dance school of Strandhill, Sligo, is coming back this year with a bang! Beat It dance school will be performing a mixture of dance with dancers aged 3-18 yrs, they will include a variety of Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Breakdancing! All are invited to come along to an evening of joy and infectious […]

    €16 – €20
  • BEAT IT!

    BEAT IT!
    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Sarah Middleton's Beat It dance school of Strandhill, Sligo, is coming back this year with a bang! Beat It dance school will be performing a mixture of dance with dancers aged 3-18 yrs, they will include a variety of Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Breakdancing! All are invited to come along to an evening of joy and infectious […]

    €16 – €20
  • BEAT IT!

    BEAT IT!
    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Sarah Middleton's Beat It dance school of Strandhill, Sligo, is coming back this year with a bang! Beat It dance school will be performing a mixture of dance with dancers aged 3-18 yrs, they will include a variety of Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Breakdancing! All are invited to come along to an evening of joy and infectious […]

    €16 – €20
  • Children’s Art Hour

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

    Afternoon art sessions recommended for children 6 – 12 years. These May sessions will respond to paintings in The Niland Collection, with a focus on architecture and still life – through looking, making and discussion.

    €5
  • BEAT IT!

    BEAT IT!
    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Sarah Middleton's Beat It dance school of Strandhill, Sligo, is coming back this year with a bang! Beat It dance school will be performing a mixture of dance with dancers aged 3-18 yrs, they will include a variety of Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Breakdancing! All are invited to come along to an evening of joy and infectious […]

    €16 – €20
  • The Model Social

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

    To celebrate Bealtaine The Model are offering an informal tour of The Niland Collection Looking Forward, Looking Back. Taking one work as it’s starting point, you are invited on a creative journey around the gallery, followed by brunch in The Model’s café.

    €10
  • Love Is A Stranger Festival

    Juniper Barn, Ballymote, Sligo Newpark, Ballymote, Sligo, Ireland

    The team behind Another Love Story, one of Ireland’s most cherished festivals, are delighted to announce a new edition of their roaming mini festival series Love Is A Stranger; taking place amidst the stunning surroundings of Juniper Barn, Ballymote - in the heart of the Sligo countryside, as summer begins to bloom on Saturday May […]

    €57.50 – €110