A vibrant Easter weekend festival in Crolly featuring live music, family fun, vintage cars, performances, and community events for all ages.
Full Event Description
Féile Chroithlí Easter Weekend 2026 is a lively, community-driven celebration packed with entertainment, music, and family-friendly activities across four exciting days. The festival opens on Friday with inspiring guest speakers in association with Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, alongside world champion performers, the Donegal Dancers, and a local marching band recital, followed by an evening of live music headlined by Rhythm and Sticks and supported by Danny O’Donnell and local acts.
Saturday offers something for all ages, beginning with a vibrant craft fair showcasing arts, treats, fashion, and wellbeing, before the Little Miss Croithlí Doll 2026 event brings fun for families with dance performances, a kids disco, face painting, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. The night continues with an energetic lineup of live bands in the marquee.
On Easter Sunday, the festival embraces a country theme with performances from top artists, dance schools, and marching bands, alongside family entertainment and Easter celebrations. Festivalgoers can also enjoy an exclusive buy-one-get-one-free tour experience with The Crolly Distillery. The evening wraps up with another fantastic night of live music headlined by The Whistlin’ Donkeys.
Easter Monday brings a fun and active close to the festival, with a family colour run and 4K race, followed by a vintage and classic car show celebrating motoring heritage. The day continues with a family fun day featuring live entertainment, magic, and mascots, along with a lively tug of war competition, before the festival concludes with a final night of music to end an unforgettable Easter weekend.