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Nov 6, 2026 Ireland

Upcoming

Fans of George Michael can experience a restored 1988 concert film on the big screen when it releases in Irish and UK cinemas on November 6, 2026. The production features remastered footage...

Concert Film Cinema Release +5

An Evening with the Legendary Mr Pussy and Friends

Sep 19, 2026 Cork

Upcoming

An Evening with the Legendary Mr Pussy and Friends is a one-night variety show at The Everyman Theatre in Cork. Hosted by the iconic Irish drag pioneer Mr Pussy, the event features...

Drag Variety Show +6

Culture Night

Sep 18, 2026 Offaly

Upcoming

Culture Night takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026, across County Offaly, Ireland. This annual event offers a vibrant program of free live music, dance, exhibitions, workshops, and community events in towns...

Cultural events Music +8

'Memory in the Landscape' exhibition

Aug 27 - Oct 22, 2026 Kilcormac

Ongoing

‘Memory in the Landscape’ is a solo art exhibition by Offaly artist Esther Lambe, hosted at the newly refurbished Fiesta Hall in Kilcormac. The collection features a variety of paintings inspired by...

Art exhibition Painting +5

Recovery in Action

Sep 17, 2026 Letterkenny

Upcoming

A free community mental health awareness event, 'Recovery in Action,' will be hosted by Donegal Mental Health Services and Connecting for Life Donegal on September 17, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel,...

Mental Health Community Event +4

Nevo EV Show 2026

Nov 7-8, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

Nevo EV Show 2026 is set to be Europe's largest dedicated electric vehicle exhibition, held at the RDS, Simmonscourt in Dublin on November 7 and 8, 2026. This free-to-attend event will feature...

Electric Vehicles Exhibition +6

County Limerick Youth Theatre’s EU Youth Presentation

Sep 25, 2026 Kilmallock

Upcoming

The County Limerick Youth Theatre will host its EU Youth Presentation on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Friars’ Gate Theatre in Kilmallock. This event is part of a broader cultural program marking...

Youth Theatre Presentation +3

Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary Festival

Oct 1-4, 2026 Newcastle West

Upcoming

The Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary Festival is a four-day literary and cultural event held in Newcastle West, Ireland, from October 1 to October 4, 2026. The festival opens with an EU-themed parade...

Literary Festival Literature +8

Sionna & Trad Folkin’ Rocks Presents

Sep 18, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Sionna & Trad Folkin’ Rocks Presents is a live outdoor music concert at King John’s Castle in Limerick, Ireland, on September 18, 2026. This headline event blends contemporary electronic music with traditional...

Music festival Electronic Music +6

Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series

Aug 25 - Nov 24, 2026 Castleconnell

Ongoing

The 2026 Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series is a four-part musical season held at All Saints Church in Castleconnell, Limerick. Running monthly from late August through November, the event showcases high-caliber classical and...

Music Classical Music +6

Ryder Cup Live at the Castle

Oct 4, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Ryder Cup Live at the Castle is a concert event held at King John's Castle in Limerick on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Featuring Irish bands The Coronas and BIIRD, and hosted by...

Music Concert +8

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Lisdoonvarna

Ongoing

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is a historic month-long social event held every September in the village of Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland. For over 160 years, the festival has celebrated the tradition of...

Traditional Festival Music +5

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