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.
212 events
1 Jan – 29 Sep 2027
10 free
Highlights: Dublin Marathon, Dublin Book Festival, Galway Film Fleadh
Any time
Today3This weekend9This month158Next month134Free19Highlights140Festivals12Christmas markets1Halloween2Date night109With kids32On your own114With friends6After-work & aperitivo6Hen and stag parties1Rainy day30
Dublin Marathon
25 Oct 2026 · Dublin
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
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 yearTicketsThe Three Towers Eco House & Organic Kitchen
4
TicketsThe Address Connolly
5
Runs every yearTicketsGarranes Hostel
6
Runs every yearTicketsRhu Glenn Hotel
7
TicketsFitzwilton Hotel
8
Runs every yearTicketsMount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
9
TicketsKing John's Castle
10
TicketsLady Gregory Hotel
Questions
Top events in Ireland 2026: what's on?
212 events between 11 Oct – 29 Sep 2027. Among them: Dublin Marathon · Dublin Book Festival · Galway Film Fleadh.
What is the next event in Ireland?
Climate and Biodiversity Action Week - Clothes Swap Pop-Up on 12 Oct in Dublin.
Which events in Ireland are free?
10 events are free, for example Zuffa Boxing.
What are the biggest events in Ireland?
The named events of the place: Dublin Marathon (25 Oct) · Dublin Book Festival (4 Nov) · Galway Film Fleadh (6 Jul 2027) · Clare Burren Marathon Challenge (May).
Where in Ireland is most going on?
Most events are in Dublin (80) · Cahir (26) · Blacklion (16).