Festivals & Events in Donegal

Discover Ireland's unique language and culture with our immersive and engaging learning holidays. Since its foundation in 1984, Oideas Gael has attracted tens of thousands of participants to its highly-acclaimed adult Irish language courses and cultural programmes in the northwest of Ireland. The Donegal Gaeltacht, with its breathtaking scenery, rich heritage and warm welcome is the setting for…

Every Friday (10am - 1pm) and Saturday (1pm - 4pm) through the Summer Rossnowlagh Farmers Market A Hidden Gem on the Wild Atlantic Way Discover one of Donegal’s best-kept secrets - Rossnowlagh Farmers Market, held every Friday in the heart of this iconic beach town on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Running year-round from 10am to 1pm, this market brings together local makers, artists, and produc…

An unprecedented five-year theatrical celebration building to the centenary of one of Ireland’s great literary figures, Brian Friel (1929-2015), beginning with a 35th anniversary production of his most celebrated play, Dancing at Lughnasa, staged just fifty metres from the house in which it is set, and close with a combined 50th anniversary celebration of the work of Ireland’s greatest poet – and …

13th Annual Arranmore Country Fest Donegal's Original Island Country Music Festival featuring Jimmy Buckley & Band Patrick Feeney & Band Mick Flavin & Band Ryan Turner Band Rachael McConnell & Band Paul Kelly Conor O Donnell Lauren McCrory Paddy Tracey 23rd & 24th August 2025 20 Hours of Music and Dancing to Ireland's Top Country Acts. Annual Jiving Competition Late f…

23rd August @ 1pm Chef Artur Assis and Kinnegar are joining forces to bring you the 1st Brazilian Festival of Donegal. Whether you’re from Brazil, Ireland or just in the mood for good vibes, great flavours and a party atmosphere, come along to celebrate our cultural diversity with a fun mix of Brazilian beats, tasty food that feels like home, and the finest local beer.

24th August 2025 @ 1-4pm Join the volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI as well as volunteers and staff of local emergency services like Bundoran Fire & Rescue, An Garda Siochana, the National Ambulance Service and more who will be displaying their equipment and have their personnel on hand to chat about what they do in the community. The event is free of charge and is on from 1-4pm on Sunday 24th A…

30th August 2025 @ 1pm Paint & Sip with Spark & Ponder at Kinnegar Brewing A creative and fun-filled afternoon painting your very own canvas, sipping on your favourite Kinnegar pint, in the brewery. Your friendly host will guide you through a beginner friendly process to create your own masterpiece. Bring your friends, family, partner, colleagues or come solo! We provide all the art ma…

30th August @ 5pm The second in Kinnegar's new series of multi-performer Taproom Sessions, jointly programmed with Steven Crane. Enjoy 20-30 minute performances from four talented musicians representing diverse musical genres.

The 5th Donegal Camino opens on Donegal Camino Sunday, the 31st of August at Shrove Beach, Inishowen. The opening walk is a stunning loop walk of the spectacular Inishowen Head with gorgeous views of Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly. Day 2, Monday, Sept 1st, takes walkers from Leenan Keel Beach on the Inishowen Penisnsula up onto the Urris Hills for another glorious, albeit strenuous walk bef…

Experience the sensational return of Harvey's Point Cabaret in 2025! Join Eamonn Gillespie for an unforgettable night filled with dazzling performances and exquisite cuisine. Our handpicked selection of exceptional talents guarantees a jam-packed show that will leave you mesmerized. As we commemorate 25 years of Cabaret at Harvey's Point, we invite you to revel in a fabulous lineup that promise…

The Saltwater Festival celebrates Ireland’s vibrant surf culture along the iconic Atlantic stretch from Easkey in Sligo, Strandhill, Bundoran to Rossnowlagh in Donegal, with a weekend packed full of world-class events and coastal experiences. The festival features the WSL Junior Pro in Bundoran, where the next generation of global surf talent will take on the legendary Peak, alongside the European…

Donegal Artist Sinead Gallagher Returns Home for First Solo Exhibition in the County After more than 20 years working as a professional painter abroad, Letterkenny native Sinead Gallagher is back in Donegal — and marking the occasion with her first solo exhibition in the county. The exhibition will take place this September at the Lifford Courthouse, a new exhibition space for arts and cultu…

Love the sensational music of ‘ABBA’, combined with good food, drink and a great fun night out then the smash hit show – Voulez Vous – The Dinner Party is definitely the show for you and will have you partying like a Super Trouper! 13th September 2025 So do join our ‘West End’ singers for a wonderful night of entertainment –we will revive all of Abba’s chart-topping hits including: Mamma Mia, V…

Formed in 2023, Big Love is a fully live six-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute show. This exciting two-hour show covers all the hits of the phenomenally-successful Buckingham-Nicks era of the band, as well as a reference back to the classic Peter Green line-up and is guaranteed to appeal to fans of all ages. ​ The band prides itself on quality performances from the Fleetwood Mac songbook, focused …

26th September 2025 @ 8pm Don’t miss Hometown Girls, the fabulous original musical based on Donegal’s All-Ireland triumphs in 1992 and 2012. Experience the joy of Donegal's All-Ireland triumphs in 1992 and 2012 through the story of three childhood friends, their lives, loves and heartbreaks and the town they were brought up in. Hometown Girls is the first musical about Donegal winning the…

3rd & 4th October @ 1pm Join us to celebrate the great German tradition of Oktoberfest in Kinnegar style. Oktoberfest's roots can be traced back to 1810 in Munich, which is in the Bavarian region of Germany. On October 12th of that year, the future King Ludwig got married and invited the entire city to attend the celebration, which included a large feast and horse races. A true-blue Bav…

8pm - Friday October 3rd 2025 Lynn Campbell & special guests celebrate the launch of her new album - The Story of Jack & Mary. We are delighted to announce the wonderful Lynn Campbell will be launching her first album The Story of Jack & Mary on Friday the 3rd of October. Lynn will have a host of artists with her on the night to celebrate this momentous occasion. Her special guests include …

Saturday October 4th 2025 The Absolute Eagles return to Lifford Old Courthouse after a magnificent performance there last year! Absolute Eagles are Europe’s premier tribute to American rock band, The Eagles. Playing all their hits from 1972 right up to the modern day classics, Absolute Eagles are devout Eagles fans and have worked to reproduce every nuance of the original records. From ti…

Through photography and film, The Lived Resistance offers a phenomenological portrait of protest in contemporary Ireland. This body of work does not seek to document from a distance, but rather to dwell inside the emotional, sensory, and symbolic layers of resistance. From marches and vigils to quiet, everyday gestures of defiance, Jacqui Devenney Reed captures the textures of protest—the worn…

18th October 2025 Trasna, an Irish folk duo from Clare and Limerick, has captivated audiences for six years with their multi-instrumental talent and innovative folk music, earning six Irish chart-topping hits. Trasna The Irish folk duo comprised of Ger O'Donnell from County Clare and Trevor Sexton from County Limerick, has been captivating audiences for six years with their rich and diverse …