Festivals across Ireland
17 listings
Another Love Story
A small, fiercely loved boutique festival in the woods and meadows of Killyon Manor, Co. Meath, about an hour from Dublin. Carefully chosen Irish and international acts, art and a famously warm crowd rather than a big commercial line-up. Held each August — 21–23 August in 2026.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Bealtaine Festival
A nationwide May festival celebrating the arts and creativity as we age, run by Age & Opportunity, with events in venues and communities across Ireland.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas
An intimate literary festival in the Georgian surroundings of Borris House, Co. Carlow, where writers, historians, journalists and thinkers meet an audience that likes to read and listen. A single early-June weekend (5–7 June in 2026); tickets are limited and sell fast.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Cork Midsummer Festival
Cork's multidisciplinary summer arts festival, presenting theatre, dance, music and site-specific work across the city each June.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Culture Night
An all-island night each September when hundreds of cultural venues open late and free, with tours, performances and workshops. It began in Dublin and now runs across Ireland.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Dublin Fringe Festival
A two-week multidisciplinary festival each September that is a launchpad for new and emerging Irish artists across theatre, dance, comedy, music and live art. It is now one of the largest fringe festivals in the world.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Dublin Theatre Festival
Ireland's premier theatre festival, staged each autumn since 1957, presenting the best of Irish theatre alongside major international productions across the city's stages.
Last verified 2026-07-10
First Fortnight Festival
A mental-health arts festival held across Dublin and Ireland each January, using music, theatre, visual art and talks to challenge stigma. The programme and venues change every year, so check the festival site for the current line-up.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Forest Fest
A three-day music and arts festival in the grounds of Emo Court in Co. Laois, mixing name headliners with comedy, family entertainment, street food and camping. Runs each July — the 2026 edition is 24–26 July. A mid-scale, well-run alternative to the big commercial festivals.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Galway International Arts Festival
One of Europe's leading arts festivals, held each July in Galway, with theatre, visual art, music and large-scale spectacle from Irish and international artists.
Last verified 2026-07-10
International Literature Festival Dublin
Ireland's flagship literature festival, held each May in a UNESCO City of Literature, bringing leading Irish and international writers together for readings, talks and events.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Kaleidoscope
Ireland’s family music-and-arts festival, set in the grounds of Russborough House in Co. Wicklow. Live music for the grown-ups alongside circus, science shows, storytelling, workshops and camping aimed at kids. Held each July — 3–5 July in 2026.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Kilkenny Arts Festival
A ten-day August festival across Kilkenny's medieval buildings, spanning classical and contemporary music, theatre, literature and visual art.
Last verified 2026-07-10
Púca Festival
Ireland’s headline Samhain festival, staged across the historic Meath towns of Trim and Athboy — the landscape where Halloween’s Celtic roots run deepest. Fire ceremonies, a spirits procession, illuminated castle walls, storytelling and feasting over the Halloween weekend (29 October–1 November in 2026).
Last verified 2026-07-10
St Patrick’s Festival
Ireland's national festival around 17 March, with the Dublin parade at its centre alongside music, spoken word, visual art and family events across the city.
Last verified 2026-07-10
TradFest Temple Bar
A January festival of Irish traditional and folk music across Temple Bar and Dublin landmarks, mixing big-name concerts with free sessions in atmospheric venues.
Last verified 2026-07-10
WellFest
Ireland's largest health and wellness festival, held each year (usually at the RDS in Dublin), with fitness, yoga, nutrition and sound sessions across several stages.
Last verified 2026-07-10