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…
The Cork Midsummer Festival 2026 transforms the city into a sprawling, multi-arts playground where historic cathedrals and hidden alleys become stages for world-class creativity. Running from 12–21 June 2026, this year’s celebration features an electric mix of circus, dance, and…
The Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival returns from September 25–27, 2026, bringing its iconic blend of heritage, music, and coastal atmosphere back to the shores of Galway Bay. As the world’s longest-running oyster festival—celebrating its 72nd year in 2026—this…
As the “Opening Bell” of the Galway Races Summer Festival 2026 approaches on Monday, 27 July, Ballybrit is preparing to host over 150,000 spectators for Ireland’s most iconic week of National Hunt and Flat racing. This isn’t just a sporting…
The Punchestown Festival 2026 is set to be one of Ireland’s premier jump racing events, attracting racing fans from across the country and beyond. Running from 28 April to 2 May 2026 at the historic Punchestown Racecourse in County Kildare,…
The Galway International Arts Festival 2026, running from 13–26 July, transforms Galway, Ireland’s cultural capital, into a lively, city-wide stage of theatre, music, visual art, and street performance. As one of Europe’s leading creative events, the Galway International Arts Festival…