Festivals in Ireland 2026
Festivals and open-airs in Ireland in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
18 events
30 Jul – 10 Jun 2027
Highlights: Dublin Book Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, Clare Burren Marathon Challenge
Any time
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Festival
Dublin Book Festival
4 Nov 2026 · Dublin
Galway Film Fleadh
6 Jul 2027 · Galway
Sports event
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge
May · Ennis
Sports event
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
May · Galway
Galway Races
July · Galway
Festival
Dublin Festival of History
October · Dublin
Dublin Marathon
October · Dublin
Festival
Galway Comedy Festival
October · Galway
Parade / celebration
Macnas Halloween Parade
October · Galway
Galway Film Fleadh
6 Jul 2027 · Galway
Sports event
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge
May · Ennis
Sports event
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
May · Galway
Galway Races
July · Galway
Festival
Dublin Festival of History
October · Dublin
Dublin Marathon
October · Dublin
Festival
Galway Comedy Festival
October · Galway
Parade / celebration
Macnas Halloween Parade
October · Galway
Questions
Festivals in Ireland 2026: what's on?
18 events between 2 Nov – 10 Jun 2027. Among them: Dublin Book Festival · Galway Film Fleadh · Clare Burren Marathon Challenge.
What is the next event in Ireland?
Dublin Book Festival on 4 Nov in Dublin.
What are the biggest events in Ireland?
The named events of the place: Dublin Book Festival (4 Nov) · Galway Film Fleadh (6 Jul 2027) · Clare Burren Marathon Challenge (May) · Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon (May).
Where in Ireland is most going on?
Most events are in Cork (5) · Galway (4) · Waterford (3).