Festivals and Events

Now in its 17th year, the Temple Bar Tradfest, unning from 25 - 29th January, promises festival goers an even bigger and better traditional music event than ever before!

Running from 23rd February - 4th March, the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is 10 days & nights of top class entertainment. With over 120 films being showcased, the festival promises excitement from beginning to end!

Every year, on the 17th March, everybody in the world wants to be Irish! There’s no better place to experience the magic of St Patrick’s Day than in Ireland itself, where the celebrations are truly unforgettable.

Even more events have been included for the annual Galway Food Festival, running from the 6th  – 10th April. You'll be amazed at this year’s calendar of events with lots of new and exciting additions along with old favourites.

The Fleadh Nua is a traditional Irish music festival which takes place every May in Ireland, in the town of Ennis in County Clare.  It promises to be a wonderful 10 days of music, fun, entertainment, and celebration for all the family. 

The countdown to the fantastic annual Cork Midsummer Festival begins. This Explosion of Arts Events on the Banks of the Lee runs from 14th - 25th June, and festival goers are in for a real treat!

Running from the 17th - 30th July , this year’s festival cannot be missed, with its fantastic range of Irish and international performers coming to Galway City to entertain you for a two spectacular weeks!

Puck Fair is one of Ireland’s oldest and most unusual annual street festivals. Running from the 10th - 12th August, the three day event promises great entertainment, a carnival atmosphere and lots of family fun!

Running for three days, from 19th - 21st September, Europe’s biggest outdoor exhibition and agricultural trade show is back for its 92nd year! It attracts thousands of visitors from all across the globe with its jam-packed programme of events!

Every year, the city goes above and beyond to wow the festival goers with its spooktacular events! There's something for every age group to enjoy, with a jam-packed carnival calendar extravaganza!

This annual film festival is a celebration of local, national and international filmmakers and writers, with an emphasis on independent films. Running from 21st - 27th November, the event brings a packed calendar of fantastic entertainment.

Dublin’s New Year’s Festival is the place to be to ring in 2024. This Festival extravaganza, sets out to celebrate in style, with a wealth of music, arts, food and so much more. It's the ultimate NYE party!