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Festival and cultural events around Ireland, grouped by timing, topic, and nearby places.

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Location: Ireland
Country: Éire
Type: Country
Population: 5,033,000
Coordinates: 53.4129, -8.2439

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Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition

Jun 30 - Sep 30, 2026 Galway

Ongoing

The Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition, titled “Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past,” is a public exhibition at Galway City Museum running...

Exhibition History +3

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...

Exhibition History +5

Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations

Aug 15 - Dec 31, 2026 Athlone

Ongoing

Athlone Little Theatre will commemorate its 90th anniversary with a series of events held in Athlone, Ireland, from August to December 2026. The celebrations...

Theatre Anniversary +5

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...

Music Classical Music +6

'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...

Art exhibition Painting +5

Idir Charraig agus Áit Bhog

Aug 29 - Oct 30, 2026 Dungloe

Ongoing

This debut public art exhibition at The Arcade in Dungloe features the work of Sinéad Ní Bhaoill. The collection consists of fine art ceramics...

Art exhibition Ceramics +5

LASTA Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Laois, Leinster

Ongoing

The LASTA Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts event, curated by young people aged 18-26, held at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois throughout September....

Arts Festival +7

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Lisdoonvarna

Ongoing

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is a historic, month-long social event held annually throughout September in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland. Celebrating over 160 years of...

Matchmaking Traditional Festival +8

Undercurrent

Sep 1-30, 2026 Abbeyleix

Ongoing

The "Undercurrent" art exhibition, featuring works by artists Gillian Adams and Sally-Anne Gaffikin, is on display at Abbeyleix Library for the month of September...

Art Exhibition +3

Flora, Fauna and Fable

Sep 1-30, 2026 Mountmellick

Ongoing

The "Flora, Fauna and Fable" exhibition is an art display featuring the works of four Laois-based artists: Honor Hales, Margaret Hennessy, Mags LaBoss, and...

Art exhibition Mixed Media +4

Allow to Fallow, Allow to Fall Low

Sep 9 - Nov 15, 2026 Athlone

Ongoing

Visual artist Fiona Kelly presents 'Allow to Fallow, Allow to Fall Low,' a solo mixed media exhibition at the Luan Gallery in Athlone. Running...

Exhibition Visual Arts +6

Liberty Park lunchtime market

Sep 9 - Oct 7, 2026 Dublin

Ongoing

The Liberty Park lunchtime market is a weekly pilot food event held in Dublin 1. Running on Wednesdays from September 9 to October 7,...

Street Food Market +3

Grand Glamorous Fashion Show

Sep 12 - Nov 6, 2026 Nenagh

Ongoing

The Grand Glamorous Fashion Show is an annual charity event in Nenagh that showcases regional fashion, millinery, and accessories. Benefiting the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation,...

Fashion Charity Event +5

National Culture Night group exhibition

Sep 18 - Oct 18, 2026 Letterkenny

Ongoing

The National Culture Night group exhibition at Letterkenny's Regional Cultural Centre features a diverse collection of artistic works, including pieces by Lifford-based artist Norman...

Art exhibition Culture Night +3

Dublin Theatre Festival: Animals

Sep 23 - Nov 7, 2026 Dublin

Ongoing

A new theatrical production titled 'Animals' is coming to the Abbey Theatre as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. Based on the short fiction...

Theatre Performing Arts +3

Féile an Fhómhair

Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026 Carlow

Ongoing

Féile an Fhómhair is a 10-day bilingual autumn festival in Carlow that celebrates Irish heritage through a variety of cultural and community events. Organized...

Traditional Culture Irish Language +6

Martin Benson Photography Exhibition

Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2026 Donegal, Ulster

Ongoing

A special surprise photography exhibition showcasing the life's work of local photographer Martin Benson is held at Fort Dunree, Donegal, from September 25 to...

Photography Exhibition +4

Mayo Mayhem 2026

Sep 25 - Oct 5, 2026 Belmullet, Connacht

Ongoing

Mayo Mayhem 2026 is the ninth installment of Ireland's premier wave windsurfing contest, held along the coastline of County Mayo. Scheduled for late September...

Windsurfing Water Sports +4

MusicTown 2026 – A Celebration of Philip Lynott

Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2026 Dublin

Ongoing

MusicTown 2026 is a week-long festival in Dublin dedicated to the life and legacy of Irish music icon Philip Lynott. Taking place from September...

Music Rock +6

Something In The Water community arts festival

Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Headford

Ongoing

Something In The Water is an annual five-day community arts festival held in Headford, County Galway. The event presents a multidisciplinary program across local...

Arts Festival Music +7

Special Concert to Launch Friends of Esker Arts

Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2026 Tullamore

Ongoing

The Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore, Ireland, will host a special concert and a production of the Olivier Award-winning tragicomedy 'Stones in His Pockets'...

Cultural events Concert +3

Louth Community Expo

Sep 30, 2026 Dunleer

Starts today

The Louth Community Expo is an event showcasing community, voluntary, social inclusion, and environmental organizations from across County Louth, Ireland. It provides an opportunity...

Community Event Expo +5

Kildare Readers Festival

Oct 1-11, 2026 Kildare, Leinster

Upcoming

The Kildare Readers Festival is a free 10-day literary celebration held in various venues across County Kildare, Ireland. Running from October 1 to October...

Literary Festival Irish Language +6

Clare Health and Wellbeing Age Expo

Oct 1, 2026 Ennis

Upcoming

The Clare Health and Wellbeing Age Expo is an annual event held in Ennis that provides essential information and support for older people and...

Health Wellbeing +6

Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival

Oct 1-10, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

The Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival returns to Limerick from October 1 to 10, 2026, featuring over thirty performances of theatre, dance, music, and visual...

Children S Festival Arts +7

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,...

Literary Festival Literature +8

Harvest Sessions

Oct 2-3, 2026 County Louth

Upcoming

Harvest Sessions is a free two-day touring cultural event that brings live music and performances to four specific communities across County Louth. Utilizing a...

Music Folk +5

Selfbuild Extend and Renovate Show

Oct 3-4, 2026 Bekan

Upcoming

The Selfbuild Extend and Renovate Show is a two-day exhibition for homeowners in the Connaught region, taking place at the University of Galway Connacht...

Exhibition Renovation +6

Limerick Mental Health Week 2026

Oct 4-10, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Limerick Mental Health Week 2026 returns for its 22nd anniversary from October 4 to October 10, centered on the theme "Connecting Communities." Organized by...

Mental Health Wellness +5

Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival

Oct 4-12, 2026 Ballinasloe

Upcoming

The Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival in County Galway is one of Europe’s oldest and most significant equestrian events, with roots stretching back to...

Horse Fair Traditional Festival +7

Bressie & Irish Chamber Orchestra Special Concert

Oct 4, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Musician and mental health advocate Niall Breslin, known as Bressie, performs a collaborative concert with the Irish Chamber Orchestra at the University Concert Hall...

Concert Orchestral Music +4

Eve Stafford: Movies & Musicals

Oct 4, 2026 Adare

Upcoming

Limerick soprano Eve Stafford presents her third annual autumn concert, "Movies & Musicals," at Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Ireland, on Sunday, October...

Classical Music Concert +4

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...

Music Concert +8

Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Oct 6-11, 2026 Castlebar

Upcoming

The Wild Atlantic Words Festival is an annual literary event held in Castlebar, Ireland. Running from October 6 to 11, 2026, the eleventh edition...

Literary Festival Book Launches +5

OFFline Film Festival

Oct 7-11, 2026 Kinnitty

Upcoming

The 17th OFFline Film Festival is scheduled from October 7 to 11, 2026, taking place across the towns of Birr, Tullamore, and Kinnitty in...

Film Festival Cinema +5

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...

Walking Hiking +7

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