Festivals in Sligo

In Sligo, we know how to organize a great festival. And some of these festivals occur every year and seem to be getting bigger and better every year. So why not visit one of these great festivals and immerse yourself in the great party atmosphere and enjoy the craic.

Come stay at The Address Sligo while attending one of these great events.

 

Festival & Events

Feis Shligigh (ends April 1^st)
A long-running Irish cultural festival featuring music, drama, language, and dance competitions. It runs into early April, so you can still catch the final performances Feis Shligigh 2026

Easter EGGtravaganza 2026 – April 1^st Sligo Folk Park – A trip down memory lane

West of Ireland Amateur Golf Championship – April 3^rd – 7^th https://countysligogolfclub.ie/west-of-ireland-championship/

 

Outdoor Sporting Events

Carney 10K & Half Marathon – April 6^th (Easter Monday)
A popular community road race with scenic coastal routes Carney 10K & Sligo Half Marathon 2026 | County Sligo, IE

Castle 2 Cave Camino – April 18^th
A 34km guided walking challenge through historic landscapes in south Sligo Castle 2 Cave Camino

 

Theatre & stage shows

• Rock of Ages (1–5 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/rock-of-ages
• Medium Rare (10 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/medium-rare
• Mr. Bergmann of Deadman’s Point (15 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/mr-bergmann-of-deadmans-point
• The Snapper (21–25 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/the-snapper
• The Mysterious Case of Kitsy Rainey (25 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/the-mysterious-case-of-kitsy-rainey
• Bring It On: The Musical (28–30 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/bring-it-on-the-musical

 

Music & live performances

• A Night at the Paris Cabaret (3 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/a-night-at-the-paris-cabaret
• Philomena Begley & Ray Lynam (12 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/philomena-begley-ray-lynam
• Niall Breslin (16 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/niall-breslin
• Celebration of Music & Song (17 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/celebration-of-music-and-song
• Theme Night Social (18 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/theme-night-social
• Nightshift: Making Waves (26 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/nightshift-making-waves

 

Comedy & variety

• Serena Terry – Therapy (9 April)
  https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/serena-terry-therapy