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.
469 events
17 Dec 2025 – 9 Sep 2028
73 free
Highlights: Galway Races, Clare Burren Marathon Challenge, Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
Any time
Today5This weekend40This month405Next month151Free74Highlights131Festivals18Christmas markets2Date night142With kids93On your own197With friends6After-work & aperitivo6Hen and stag parties1Foraging1Rainy day83Street food1
Galway Races
26 Jul 2027 · Galway
Sports event
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge
May · Ennis
Sports event
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
May · Galway
Festival
Galway Film Fleadh
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
Festival
Dublin Book Festival
November · Dublin
1
Runs every yearTicketsThe Galmont Hotel & Spa
2
Runs every yearTicketsGarranes Hostel
6
Runs every yearTicketsRhu Glenn Hotel
4
TicketsThe Address Connolly
11
Runs every yearTicketsMcNeills Of Howth
14
TicketsLady Gregory Hotel
19
The Hardiman
17
TicketsMacNean House & Restaurant
Questions
Top events in Ireland 2026: what's on?
469 events between 3 Nov – 9 Sep 2028. Among them: Galway Races · Clare Burren Marathon Challenge · Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon.
What is the next event in Ireland?
Lie Down and Listen Piano Bliss at St.Canice’s Cathedral on 4 Nov in Kilkenny.
Which events in Ireland are free?
73 events are free, for example DLM Forum Triennial Meeting in Dublin · Spréach Night 3.0 · SpeedQuizzing Fridays.
What are the biggest events in Ireland?
The named events of the place: Galway Races (26 Jul 2027) · Clare Burren Marathon Challenge (May) · Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon (May) · Galway Film Fleadh (July).
Where in Ireland is most going on?
Most events are in Dublin (170) · Cork (47) · Galway (42).