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Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

Oct 11, 2026 Nenagh

Upcoming

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival features a special bilingual evening at the Nenagh Arts Centre on October 11, 2026. Renowned musician and activist Brendan Begley will perform music and share stories from...

Literary Festival Traditional Music +5

Amble at Thomond Park

Jul 3, 2027 Limerick

Upcoming

Irish folk trio Amble will perform a major headline concert at Thomond Park in Limerick on July 3, 2027. The performance is a central part of the band's largest tour across Ireland...

Music Concert Folk Music +2

Joyce Brothers Music Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Kilfinane

Upcoming

The Joyce Brothers Music Festival is a four-day cultural event in Kilfinane that honors the legacy of 19th-century music collectors P.W. and Robert Dwyer Joyce. Held in October, the festival features traditional...

Traditional Music Irish Heritage +6

Ballyhoura Walking Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Ballyhoura Country

Upcoming

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in October 2026, the Ballyhoura Walking Festival offers over 40 guided routes across the Ballyhoura and Galtee ranges. The four-day event in counties Limerick and Cork features endurance...

Walking Hiking +7

John McCarthy’s Circus Bar Archive Showcases the Great John Duffy and Sons

Aug 15 - Sep 30, 2026 Limerick

Ongoing

This free exhibition at Limerick Museum highlights the history of the John Duffy and Sons Circus, one of Ireland's most famous traveling shows. Featuring artifacts from the John McCarthy Circus Bar Archive,...

Exhibition History +5

Robbie Williams live show ‘RW27’

Jul 6, 2027 Limerick

Upcoming

Robbie Williams is scheduled to perform his live show ‘RW27’ at Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick, Ireland, on Tuesday, July 6, 2027. This concert marks his exclusive Irish appearance for the year...

Music Concert +3

RW27

Jul 6, 2027 Limerick

Upcoming

Robbie Williams will perform his new live show, titled 'RW27', at Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick on July 6, 2027. This event marks the pop artist's first-ever appearance at the venue and...

Concert Pop Music +3

Bealtaine Festival 2027

May 20-22, 2027 Ennis

Upcoming

Bealtaine Festival 2027 will hold its flagship celebrations in Ennis from 20 to 22 May. County Clare is the festival’s Regional Hub for the year, hosting a programme focused on arts, creativity...

Arts Ageing +7

Winterval 2026

Nov 13 - Dec 23, 2026 Waterford

Upcoming

Winterval 2026 is a Christmas festival and artisan market in Waterford, running on weekends from 13 November to 23 December 2026 with more than 80 vendors, festive entertainment, family attractions, fairground rides...

Festival Christmas Market +6

Alexandra Kay at Cyprus Avenue

Apr 7, 2027 Cork

Upcoming

US Country music artist Alexandra Kay is scheduled to perform a headline concert at Cyprus Avenue in Cork on April 7, 2027. The show is part of a series of newly announced...

Country Music Live music +3

Kingfishr at Thomond Park

Jul 10, 2027 Limerick

Upcoming

Irish trio Kingfishr will perform a major headline concert at Limerick's Thomond Park on July 10, 2027. This large-scale outdoor show is part of a series of massive Irish dates scheduled for...

Live music Concert +4

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Oct 23-25, 2026 Cork

Upcoming

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns to Cork, Ireland, from October 23 to 25, 2026, coinciding with the Irish bank holiday weekend. This annual music festival presents a diverse program featuring jazz,...

Music festival Jazz +9

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