Arts & Culture Events in Donegal

St. Catherine's Band is a celebrated marching band based in Killybegs, County Donegal. They are the back-to-back All-Ireland Senior Accordion Champions, winning top titles at Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann. The band will march through the Town of Killybegs and finish at Conlin Road. There will be a special mass at St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs.

The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s longest-running and most celebrated cultural festivals, held annually in Dungloe, County Donegal. The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s longest-running and most celebrated cultural festivals, held annually in Dungloe, County Donegal. The week-long event attracts over 45,000 daytime visitors fro…

27th of July to 31st of July Fleadh Cheoil Chill Chartha (the Kilcar Fleadh) is an annual celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance held in the Gaeltacht village of Chill Chartha, Co. Dhun na nGall. The 2026 festival runs from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, featuring daily workshops, street sessions, and major concerts at Áislann Chill Chartha.2026 Festival Highlights Opening…

The Killybegs Summer Festival 2026 is officially scheduled from Friday, 7th August to Sunday, 9th August 2026, bringing a massive weekend of live music, family activities, and community traditions to Ireland's premier fishing port. Live Music & Stage Entertainment Headlining Acts: The festival main stage will feature energetic live performances, which traditionally include top-tier Irish coun…

Fair Day & Festival We have so much planned with loads happening for everyone to enjoy! As well as our main Festival and Fair Day events, there will be activities taking place throughout the week in the village, including an art exhibition, local history talks, a sheep show, short film screenings from the locality, and so much more.

The Wait is Over: Milford is Back on the Festival Map! Get ready to make history! For the first time in two decades, the heartbeat of Donegal is cranking up the volume. From Friday, August 7th to Sunday, August 9th, 2026, the unforgettable Milford Summer Festival makes its triumphant, highly anticipated return! Twenty years of waiting concludes in three days of pure, unadulterated energy. We are t…

15th to 23rd August 2026 10:00 AM Event Summary Stories in Stones – Inishowen Heritage Festival 2026 is a new festival taking place during National Heritage Week from 15–23 August 2026. The festival celebrates the rich natural, cultural and built heritage of the Inishowen Peninsula through a programme of guided walks led by local historians and heritage experts. Programme details and booki…

19th of August to 23rd of August 2026 The Dunkineely Reunion & Killaghtee Festival takes place from August 19–23, 2026. This major 5-day community event celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and music of the parish of Killaghtee, South-West Donegal, offering a packed schedule of fun, reunions, and craic for all ages.🗓️ Core DetailsDates: Wednesday, August 19 to Sunday, August 23, 2026Locatio…

Now in its third year, Over the West Fest Arranmore is a two-day, family-friendly independent music festival taking place on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 at The Dock, Arranmore Island, Co. Donegal. Presented by the Over the West Creative Collective, the festival showcases an exciting mix of established and emerging artists from across Ireland, celebrating original Irish music in one of the country…

Celebrating the life, work, and legacy of Patrick MacGill, Ireland's most compelling voice of migration, memory and working-class life. Full Event Description The Patrick MacGill Festival is a three-day cultural initiative dedicated to celebrating and revitalising the literary and social legacy of Patrick MacGill. By weaving historical storytelling with contemporary workshops, the festival …

Jim Brown - The King, returns to Lifford Old Courthouse Regarded as the quintessential Elvis tribute act, Jim Brown takes to the stage once again at Lifford Old Courthouse for what promises to be a special show. The King’s own story is as steeped in legend as the good lord Elvis himself. Born in Belfast and married with five children, the young King was reluctantly hauled on stage at a works…

Tanya McCole returns to Lifford Old Courthouse for what promises to be another amazing night. John Prine says........“The world should know about Tanya McCole. I love her voice. She is authentic in every way - and a great road buddy too. Go Tanya, Go!” (January 2019) Tanya McCole grew up in the unique village that is Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Having moved to London in '94 she returned…

Bí linn chun páirt a ghlacadh i ndraíocht an cheoil thraidisiúnta ag Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair ó 27 Nollaig 2026 go 1 Eanáir 2027. Lonnaithe i gcroílár Ghaeltacht Iarthuaisceart Thír Chonaill, cuireann Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair clár cúig lá lán le ceol, cuideachta agus craic ar fáil do gach aoisghrúpa – díreach mar a bhíonn gach bliain. Come and experience the magic of traditional m…