
Ireland's calendar is packed year-round with music, food, literature, sport, and culture - from ancient traditional fairs to world-class arts festivals. Here is our month-by-month guide to the best events and festivals happening across Ireland in 2026. Click any month to explore what's on.
Ireland's largest festival of traditional and folk music.
A month-long boutique festival of music, comedy, and literature.
A themed classical music weekend.
Premier cinematic event for global and Irish talent.
Bringing top international chamber musicians to Cork.
A traditional music school and festival in the Gaeltacht (Ballyferriter).
The flagship national celebration and parade.
A festival in Clonmel dedicated to music composed by women.
A gathering for readers and writers.
Traditional music across the medieval city.
One of Europe's premier choral events.
Home of the Irish Grand National.
Outdoor and wellness festival in Killarney.
A massive celebration of local produce in Dungarvan.
Vibrant independent theatre and performance.
Rock and blues tribute in Ballyshannon.
1950s rock 'n' roll and local food in Enniscorthy.
A ten-day festival of traditional culture in Ennis.
Celebrating James Joyce's Ulysses (June 16).
Boutique music and arts festival at Glendalough Estate.
Opera in the grounds of Lismore Castle.
High-profile literary gathering at Borris House.
Traditional music concerts and summer school.
Major global arts event (theatre, music, visual arts).
Ireland's famous week-long horse racing festival.
Multidisciplinary arts on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Ancient traditional fair in Ballycastle.
One of Ireland's oldest fairs in Killorglin.
Music and wellness festival at Curraghmore Estate.
Curated music, craft, and theatre.
Ireland's largest music and arts festival.
Experimental arts takeover of the city.
World's longest-running oyster festival.
Month-long festival of dancing and tradition.
Thousands of free events across the island.
Ireland's biggest jazz event.
Europe's largest Halloween celebration.
A town-wide "taste trail" and food market.
Famous for staging rare and "neglected" operas.
A premier session-focused music festival held annually in November.
Massive countdown concerts and light shows to ring in the New Year.
Ireland's largest Christmas festival, transforming Waterford City into a winter wonderland.
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