Festival & Events
THE SHANTY & SEAFARING FESTIVAL - Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.
Sligo's maritime village presents a festival of songs and music of the sea. The event brings together performers and visitors from across Europe for a
fun filled weekend.
When: June
CAR RALLY - Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
An annual event, based out of Sligo Park Hotel, with three stages run three times on closed road sections in the surrounding countryside.
When: July
SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL - Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
Summer school of traditional music, song and dance. A packed programme of classes, workshops, ceilis, recitals, concerts, interactive workshops, masterclasses and more.
When: July
SLIGO JAZZ PROJECT & INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL - Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
One of Europe's most unique jazz events combining a summer school with six days of workshops, masterclasses and jam sessions with an International Jazz Festival.
Tel: +353(0)719157862 When: July
THE TREAD SOFTLY FESTIVAL
Arts festival which celebrates poet W.B Yeats and Yeats family. Its main purpose is to broaden the appeal of the Yeats/Sligo connection through a programme of word, drama, music and art.
Website: www.dochara.com Tel: +353(0)71 9171905 When: August
TUBBERCURRY OLD FAIR DAY - Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
Free festival with street theatre and Family Fun Day. The highlight is the Old Fair Day with crafts & heritage village, vintage collections, artisan food, prize winning animals, exhibitors and live demos.
When: August
SLIGO SUMMER FESTIVAL
Streets will be livened up with buskers and Sligo's pubs and cafes will be hosting live music throughout the weekend.
Website: www.thesligofestival.com When: August
THE CELTIC FRINGE FESTIVAL - Grange, Co. Sligo
Explores the connections made by the Spanish Armada voyage of 1588 between Ireland, Spain and Europe. Experience Irish culture, heritage and our unique landscape.
Website: www.celticfringefest.com Tel: +353(0)86 0802623
SLIGO FESTIVAL OF BAROQUE MUSIC - Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
Baroque music performed on period instruments over three days, including visiting performers and ensembles from abroad. Also features masterclasses for young performers.
Tel: +353(0)719854122 When: October
SLIGO LIVE - Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
Ireland's premier folk, roots & indie festival with great traditional, folk, Americana, R&B, blues and all roots music in an incredibly beautiful and historic location.Meet great people & enjoy good music.
When: October
Contact
Address
Harbour House,
Finisklin Rd,
Sligo,
Ireland
F91 YV07
Phone
+353 71 917 1547
