Past Events

  • 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 […]

  • Love Is A Stranger – Juniper Barn

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

    Love Is A Stranger festival at Juniper Barn is a unique event that combines music, arts, and community engagement. The festival will feature a diverse line-up of local and international artists and DJs, creating an atmosphere perfect for an early summer party. Attendees can enjoy the Wild Folk Dining experience in the Turf Barn, which […]

  • National Biodiversity Week

    Sligo

    Sligo County Council is delighted to present National Biodiversity Week 2026, a ten-day celebration of the county’s remarkable natural heritage. Running from Friday 15th to Sunday 24th May, this year’s programme – made possible through partnerships with wildlife groups and individuals across Sligo – invites people of all ages to explore, learn about, and help […]

  • Declan Nerney in Concert

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    Irish country music icon Declan Nerney has been inducted into the Irish Country Music Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a beloved national treasure. The honour was bestowed during the Late Late Country Music Special, where Nerney received his award to the delight of fans and fellow artists alike. A Lifetime of Music, Charm, and Heartfelt Storytelling. Born in Drumlish, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Salsa In The Square

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

    💃🔥 SALSA IN THE SQUARE IS BACK! 🔥💃 Get ready to dance under the summer sky with us at Queen Maeve Square with Agua Latin Dance Sligo 🌟 Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love Latin dance, these FREE community salsa classes are for YOU! 📍 Queen Maeve Square, Sligo 🗓️ May 21st | […]

  • 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 […]

  • Pop Up Play Together in Queen Maeve Square

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

    Pop up Play Together is opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers of children aged 0 to 5 years in Sligo while having fun with your children. There will be dance, play together games, baby play station and more. This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Sport 4 Empowerment […]

  • A Night in November

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    A powerful one-man comedy about Kenneth McCallister, a Protestant from Belfast, whose life is upended after witnessing sectarian hatred at a football match. His journey of self-discovery is both funny and moving, exploring themes of identity, prejudice, and personal transformation with sharp with and emotional depth.

  • Comedy – John Colleary Live at Barrel House, Ballymote

    The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote, Sligo, Ireland

    Comedy Night at Barrel House, Ballymote Sligo Featuring John Colleary + Guests: Terry Markey & Joe Fogerty 📍 BarrelHouse, Ballymote, Co. Sligo Thursday 28th May Doors 7:30pm Tickets: €15 (ticket only) | €30 ticket + Preshow Meal: Pizza (Margherita or Pepperoni) + Pint or Glass of Wine Get ready for a huge night of laughs at […]

    €15 – €30
  • A Night in November

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    A powerful one-man comedy about Kenneth McCallister, a Protestant from Belfast, whose life is upended after witnessing sectarian hatred at a football match. His journey of self-discovery is both funny and moving, exploring themes of identity, prejudice, and personal transformation with sharp with and emotional depth.

  • A Night in November

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    A powerful one-man comedy about Kenneth McCallister, a Protestant from Belfast, whose life is upended after witnessing sectarian hatred at a football match. His journey of self-discovery is both funny and moving, exploring themes of identity, prejudice, and personal transformation with sharp with and emotional depth.

  • The Sligo County Fleadh

    Sligo

    The Sligo County Fleadh is an annual celebration of traditional Irish music and dance taking place in County Sligo. The next event is scheduled for May 30th and 31st, 2026, featuring competitions, performances, and a variety of events showcasing the best of Sligo's traditional music talent. The festival attracts up to 400 competitors and includes […]

  • Califone – All Ages / Family Friendly Gig

    Brees, Strandhill

    Califone is an acclaimed musical project centered around Tim Rutili and a regular and rotating list of contributors. Formed out of the Chicago band Red Red Meat, they've been exploring the tension between experimental noise, acoustic texture, technology, humanity, cinematic images and microscopic poetry since 1998 with over a dozen albums of sleeper hits and […]

    €15
  • A Night in November

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    A powerful one-man comedy about Kenneth McCallister, a Protestant from Belfast, whose life is upended after witnessing sectarian hatred at a football match. His journey of self-discovery is both funny and moving, exploring themes of identity, prejudice, and personal transformation with sharp with and emotional depth.

  • The Druids

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Druids, winners of the prestigious Irish Folk Music Award for Best Live Act, have been enchanting audiences since their formation in 2008 by founding members Mick O’Brien and Gary Lawlor. Over the years, the band has evolved with the addition of master accordion player Neil Harney from Athlone and Dublin guitarist Kevin Rooney, who […]

    €20
  • Sunday Market at The Model

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

    Shop unique finds from local makers & creatives and explore a thoughtfully curated selection of market stalls, including vintage clothing and hidden treasures. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon atmosphere with exhibitions and the café open throughout the day — the perfect spot to browse, connect, and unwind. • Inspiring Stalls from Local Makers & Creatives• […]

  • 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 […]

  • Jack Butler Yeats; The Living Ginger

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

    Jack Butler Yeats; The Living Ginger Fri. 6 Mar. – Sun. 27 Sep. 2026 Please note, that the exhibition The Living Ginger will be temporarily closed on Friday morning, 22nd May, until 2.30pm. Jack B. Yeats used the phrase “the living ginger” to describe the vital spark he believed a great painting must contain — an inner charge […]

  • The Last Five Years

    Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

    What if you could watch a relationship from both ends at once? The Last Five Years charts the highs, lows, and crossed wires of a couple navigating love alongside individual dreams. Cathy tells her story from the break-up backwards, Jamie from the first spark forwards — and somewhere in the middle, their timelines meet. It’s funny, tender, […]

    €18 – €20
  • Illumunations

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

    Thu. 4 Jun. 2026, 8pm Free Admission Join us soon at The Model for a night of poetry and conversation – everyone’s welcome, and admission is free! There’s an informal atmosphere and no need to sign up to read beforehand, you can just make your way there and enjoy yourself, read your own work or […]

  • 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

    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 […]