Festivals in Sligo
There are some great festivals happening 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
- Lillie Palooza – Lilles Cocktail Bar – Aug 1st – 2nd
- James Morrison Festival – Aug 1st – Aug 3rd – Home – Riverstown CCE
- Junior Regatta – Aug 2nd – Junior Regatta 2026 — MSC
- Pre-Hagstrav Party – Aug 2nd 3pm – Hagstravaganza– The White Hag Online Store
- Sligo Races ‘Diageo Day’ – Aug 5th – Home – County Sligo Races
- Sligo Races ‘Ladies Day’ Aug 6th – Home – County Sligo Races
- Sligo Summer Festival – Aug 7th – 8th – Sligo Summer Festival 2026 – Queen Maeve Square
- Hagstravaganza – Aug 8th – Hagstravaganza– The White Hag Online Store
- Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival – Aug 8th – 12th – Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival
- World Press Photo Exhibition – Queen Maeve Square – Aug 14th – World Press Photo Exhibition – Queen Maeve Square
- Coleman Traditional Festival – Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen – Aug 12th to Aug 16th https://www.colemanirishmusic.com/
- Sligo Heritage Week – Aug 15th – 23rd – Home | National Heritage Week 15th – 23rd August 2026
- Sligo Races ‘Evening Meeting’ – Aug 19th – Home – County Sligo Races
- Warriors Festival / Warrior Run (40th Celebration) – Aug 22nd – Warriors Run – Strandhill Warriors Run
- Tread Softly – Aug 22nd – 30th – Tread Softly
- Strandhill Film & Folk Festival – Aug 27th – 30th – Strandhill Film and Folk Festival
- Tubbercurry Music Festival – Aug 28th – 30th – Home – Tubbercurry Music Festival
Arts, Culture & Performance Venues