The Kilkenny Arts Festival in 2027 is expected to take place from Thursday, August 5 to Sunday, August 15, 2027. This world-class event transforms the historic city of Kilkenny—Ireland’s medieval capital—into a vibrant hub of music, theatre, art, and culture…
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is expected to return to County Kerry from 13–17 August 2027, transforming the streets of Tralee into a vibrant five-day celebration of Irish culture, community, and music. Having experienced the energy of the Dome…
Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, transforms into a breathtaking open-air stage each year for the Spraoi International Street Arts Festival. While we’ve attended our fair share of Irish festivals over the years, there’s something genuinely special about Spraoi that keeps pulling…
Every year from 10–12 August, the small town of Killorglin, County Kerry, comes alive with one of the most fascinating celebrations in the country – Puck Fair. Widely considered Ireland’s oldest festival and certainly its most unusual, it is an…
The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026 is Ireland’s most iconic social tradition, running from September 1st to 30th. Having personally navigated the festival’s lively pub sessions and traditional matchmaking nights in County Clare, we’ve learned exactly what makes this month-long celebration…
The Bealtaine Fire Festival 2027 is a powerful celebration of one of Ireland’s oldest seasonal traditions, marking the ancient Celtic transition into summer at the Hill of Uisneach in County Westmeath. Expecting to take place over the weekend of May…