festivals and fairs sligo

Festival of drama, Irish language, classical and traditional music, dancing, art and verse speaking....

This 4-day event celebrates the coming of the month of May, or in Irish, Bealtaine, which was a major holiday for the ancient Gaels. The festival is celebrates with plenty of traditional Irish music and other entertainment so you will not be short of craic during this celebration of spring and new life....

This annual Warriors run is not for the faint of heart as the arduous 10 mile run from the beach front at Strandhill to the top of Knocknarea mountain and back again. This event attracts participants from all over the world and there will also be some fun events for the kids and plenty of street entertainment as well....

This band was formed in 1990 and consists of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments which enable the band to perform in the musical genres of classical, jazz, blues, pop, marches and big band. The Brussels Concert Band was founded over a century before that and currently numbers some 50 musicians. These two bands have committed to collaborative events to promote international ties and a sense of musical community in Europe....

The feis encompasses everything from verse speaking, to classical and traditional music and singing....

Atmoscore: The original Festival is a culture, music and arts festival designed to promote exciting young talent from every corner of Ireland, as well as bring young people of all ages together for a memorable experience....

Sligo Vintage Festival will take place at the Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. There will be plenty to do and see including vintage vehicles, an old fire engine also many trades and crafts will be exhibited.
Something for all the family....

James Morrison is a local legend and this makes for the 15th year in which he is remembered. This musical genius played the fiddle with extraordinary skill and this festival celebrates him over the August bank holiday weekend. All are welcome to join in is this 3 day event with concerts, street céilí’s and plenty of other activities that are open to all....

Traditional Weekend of concerts, Ceili, Street entertainment, competition in all traditional instruments, singing and comhra. All age groups....

Micheal Coleman is well-known fiddle player in the community and his legacy to Irish music worthy of remembrance. The programme includes a traditional concert, junior feis, Céilí, pub sessions and plenty of other street entertainment....