Festivals & Events in Donegal

Friday 18th October, 2024 Donegal Voices - Glenties With a growing reputation for excellence, The Donegal Voices, under their Conductor and Musical Director Evan McGarrigle, perform a selection of choral works to gladden the heart and indeed, raise passions! Handel’s Messiah is undoubtedly one of the favourite works in the classical choral canon, Part III of which is included in the program…

18th October 2024 Join us for a relaxed atmosphere of songs and story, As Gaeilge and in English as Brí Carr agus Cairde takes to the stage once again in Lifford Old Courthouse on friday the 18th of October. Bri Carr ran Blue Ribbon Arts for over 26 years and in 2017 was approached to record her own songs. Her first release, ‘Arainn Mhór’ featured on TG4 Nuacht as it was the first Irish lang…

19th October 2024 Springsteen - A Tribute is Europe’s biggest and best Bruce Springsteen tribute act. Based in Ireland this six piece band is comprised of top Irish session musicians and fronted by veteran American singer and guitarist Monte Thompson. Having toured Ireland and the UK extensively since 2011 the band, lead by Monte Thompson and Manager/Drummer Stephen Quinn, rebranded as Sp…

Saturday 19 October 2024, 8pm After the success of May's visit to Vicar St, Theme Nights return to Ballyshannon this October. Kieran Quinn and his crew will collaborate with our huge community of wonderful musicians to bring together an energetic and fun show! These shows always entertain delight audiences with top class live entertainment and this one promises to be no different.

25th - 29th October 2024. Wild Shores – A celebration of Ireland’s foodie Northwest Coast The Wild Shores Food and Drink Festival, featuring fantastic food experiences in Ireland’s Northwest A series of foodie events will showcase local chefs, award-winning restaurants, and artisanal producers for a celebration of flavour and creativity. Featured events include the Sligo Oyster Experi…

25th October 2024, 9pm Welcome to the Wild Shores Food Festival happening in beautiful Donegal! Get ready to indulge in a variety of delicious dishes, local specialties, and culinary delights from a selection of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Join us for a gastronomic adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a foodie, a chef, o…

26th October 2024 @ 7:30pm Welcome to the Wild Shores Food Festival happening in beautiful Donegal! Get ready to indulge in a variety of delicious dishes, local specialties, and culinary delights from a selection of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Join us for a gastronomic adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a foodie, a che…

27th October 2024 Kids Disco Halloween Party 2024 Spooktacular Magic Show Spooky Party Games & Music Prizes & Treats Spooky Fun Disco Dancing Fancy Dress Competition Photo Opportunities Special Guests Child Friendly - Jackcula & Winnie the witch

27th October, 2024 7:30pm Welcome to the Wild Shores Food Festival happening in beautiful Donegal! Get ready to indulge in a variety of delicious dishes, local specialties, and culinary delights from a selection of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Join us for a gastronomic adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a foodie, a chef,…

29th - 30th October 2024 The Irish Entertainment Awards is an event that celebrates outstanding talent across various entertainment sectors in Ireland. It recognises achievements in music, television, radio, and other entertainment fields, bringing together artists, performers, and creators. The awards aim to honor the contributions of both emerging and established figures in the Irish enter…

31st October 2024 Fomhair Festival presents FreakNight 2024, Live At The Big Top Donegal, Gaoth Dobhair! Get ready for an unforgettable night of electrifying entertainment at the FreakNight 2024! Join us on Halloween Night 31st Oct 2024 in Gweedore for an event that will leave you breathless from 5pm - 12am! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have pulled together our biggest l…

1st - 3rd November 2024 Donegal Bridge Congress is a competitive Bridge event and is seen as Ireland’s paramount bridge congress. Bridge being the anchor event of the weekend wherein competitions are ongoing over the 3 days, we also facilitate fashion shows, golf outings, scenic tours and sampling of locally sourced food and drink, presentations to highlight the region’s unique resources, …

2nd November 2024 The Laughlines cast perform ‘Carry on Screaming –It’s Murder’, a hilarious and riotous Halloween murder mystery dinner party with brilliant comedy, music, murder and intrigue. An accomplished Professor is guest of honor at this evening’s special dinner and he will be announcing the production of his new miracle wonder drug and invention…will things go according to plan or w…

2nd November 2024 The King - Jim Brown returns to Lifford Old Courthouse on Saturday the 2nd of November. Regarded as the quintessential Elvis tribute act, Jim Brown takes to the stage for the third time 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…

6th - 10th November Ballyshannon The Allingham Festival is an annual literary and community-arts festival celebrating the lives and legacies of poet and author William Allingham and artist Helen Allingham. Celebrating the 200th birthday of William Allingham, vibrant events confirmed for the 2024 Allingham Festival include: • A concert by delta-blues prodigy Muireann Bradley • A lec…

6th November - 10th november 2024 The Allingham Festival is an Arts Festival with broad appeal. It includes events to appeal to families and individuals. Key event types are Drama, Music, Topical Lectures, Book Readings, Writing Competitions, History, Music and general entertainment. The festival takes place in early November which is normally a quiet time and we have built up a solid and …

22nd November 2024 Echo Harte performing Live at Lifford Old Courthouse. Support on the night from Jim 'Farmer' Harte “The artist’s new single is unlike anything out at the moment. Unique isn’t a unique enough word for what Echo Harte brings to the table.” - Hot PressImpressive debut album - Finbar Hoban Presents Unique - We Write About Music It is a beautiful piece - TG4 on 'Illuminatio…

23rd November 2024 Dolly Parton & Shania Twain Back by popular demand!! Returning after a sold out show here last year, Dolly Parton & Shania Twain take to the stage once again in Lifford Old Courthouse on Saturday the 23rd of November. This powerful duo of Kirsty Coard & Trisha McCluney will perform hits such as 9 to 5, Man I Feel Like A Woman, Jolene, That Don't Impress Me Much & mor…

2nd December - 22nd December Capture the Magic of Christmas at Santa's Grotto Donegal! Santa's exclusive photo studio is getting ready to open in the heart of Ireland's winter wonderland! ✨ Professional photos with Santa Claus ✨ Enchanting North Pole-inspired sets ✨ Instant high quality mounted 12 x 8 prints to take home ✨ Christmas mini photo shoots with digital images supplied. Make t…

7th to 14th December, 2024 Ballyshannon's Abbey Arts Productions is delighted to present its 11th pantomime in the Abbey Arts Centre, this year it's the tale of Alice in Wonderland. Packed with all the ingredients that will have you laughing from start to finish. Follow our adventures as Wonderland is running out of time! The Great Clock of Wonderland has been running down for years and if …