Festivals & Events in Donegal

12:30 PM Event Summary A Christmas Markets & Lights Celebration will be taking place in Ballybofey. The McElhinneys window will be revealed, the town lights will be turned on, there'll be a fantastic craft market, and Santa Claus himself will be making a very special appearance. Full Event Description From 12:30pm: Christmas Street Music & Entertainment 1:30pm: McElhinneys opens 2–6pm: Chris…

28th - 30th November 2025 Join us for our magical annual Friday night Christmas lights switch-on with a special visit from Santa himself, kicking off a festive weekend full of twinkling stalls, merry music, and joyful family entertainment. 🎄✨ Christmas in Raphoe Begins! ✨🎄 Join us on Thursday, November 28th at 6pm as we kick off the festive season with our Annual Christmas Lights Switc…

Doors open 7pm - Saturday 29th November - eyes Down 8-10pm Welcome to The Big Highland Bingo Party! Join us at the Villa Rose Hotel, on November 29th, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a night of fun and excitement with your Hosts Keith Fletcher and Lee Gooch and DJ Marty Friel on the decks! Expect: Wild bingo rounds with a twist Big cash prize and surprise giveaways, top prize is €1,000! Live mus…

Step into the world of traditional Irish handcrafted copper art for beginners. In this fun and inspiring workshop you are guided step-by-step by Neil Ferry owner of Donegal Copper Craft. From raw copper to finished art. Fun creative and suitable for all ages . Weather your a complete beginner or a creative spirit, it's a unforgettable way to connect with Irish culture, creativity, and our herit…

Murder Mystery Party Nights at Lifford Old Courthouse ~ performed by The Lifford Players Lifford Old Courthouse is delighted to once again announce the return of the renowned Lifford Players Drama Group for their now annual Murder Mystery Party nights. A great Christmas night out for groups of all sizes. Immerse yourself in the experience as you'll enjoy a delicious 4 course meal and Murder …

Meet Santa at The Shandon! Event takes place on Sunday 7th, 14th + 21st December & BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! Take the journey to Mrs Claus’ Cabin, where you will meet Santa and enjoy a professional family photo & small gift, then you make your way through the Shandon’s magical winter wonderland walkthrough, first up explore the Shandon Forest’s reindeers and abundance of trees (indoors) next up…

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you from Eamonn Gillespie to join us for an unforgettable evening at our fabulous Christmas Cabaret, taking place on Wednesday, December 10th & December 17th 2025. Wednesday 10th of December – special guests include: Michael English, Dominic Kirwin, Sean Costello, Jessica McKean and our house band. Wednesday 17th of December – special guests …

The Atlantic Irish Fest is a four-day program of tours & music which takes place from January 17-21 2026. The Atlantic Irish Fest showcases some of Donegal's best traditional music and musicians, and over four nights, we feature four great shows- the first performance on Saturday Jan 17 is Cairdeas, a showcase of local musicians of all ages, led by the McGrath and O'Brien families. The Cairdeas sh…

8pm - Saturday 24th January 2026 Sean Keane - The Distinctive Voice of Ireland “There is a simple lucid clarity to Seán Keane’s singing voice which – like a laser – cuts through the cacophonous clatter and bang of a noisy world. He is a storyteller, whose voice is the sound of everyman Seán Keane, from County Galway, is hailed as the greatest musical find of the 90s. His unique blend of t…

8pm - Saturday 28th March 2026 An Chúirt Hotel is thrilled to announce the return of the incredible Meadhbh Walsh for another unforgettable evening of live music. After previous performances that captivated audiences and created lasting memories, Meadhbh is back to bring her unique blend of talent, energy, and charm to Gweedore once again. Renowned for her powerful vocals and engaging sta…

Earagail Arts Festival is a bilingual (Irish and English language), multidisciplinary summer festival which takes place each July throughout County Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way on the north-west coast of Ireland. Earagail Arts Festival brings inspiring performers to this captivating European frontier, showcases artists native to the area and provides opportunities for cultural exchange, …