Top events in Ireland 2026
The events worth planning around in Ireland in 2026 — the biggest and best-known first, with people to go with.
131 events
1 Jan – 29 Sep 2027
6 free
Highlights: Dublin Book Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, Clare Burren Marathon Challenge
Any time
Today8This weekend22This month292Next month179Free9Highlights131Festivals18Christmas markets2Date night144With kids96On your own200With friends6After-work & aperitivo6Hen and stag parties1Foraging1Rainy day86Street food1
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
1
Runs every yearTicketsMespil Hotel
2
Runs every yearTicketsThe Galmont Hotel & Spa
3
Runs every yearTicketsGarranes Hostel
4
Runs every yearTicketsRhu Glenn Hotel
5
TicketsThe Address Connolly
6
Runs every yearHouse Of Waterford
7
TicketsFitzwilton Hotel
8
Runs every yearTicketsLisnavagh House & Gardens
9
Runs every yearTicketsMcNeills Of Howth
10
TicketsKing John's Castle
Questions
Top events in Ireland 2026: what's on?
131 events between 2 Nov – 29 Sep 2027. Among them: Dublin Book Festival · Galway Film Fleadh · Clare Burren Marathon Challenge.
What is the next event in Ireland?
Mind, Body & Spirit – November on 3 Nov in Cahir.
Which events in Ireland are free?
6 events are free, for example SpeedQuizzing Fridays.
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 Dublin (36) · Cahir (19) · Galway (10).