Irish Experiences
Festivals and Events
Throughout the year, Ireland plays host to a variety of unique and lively festivals, many of which showcase the country’s cultural heritage, music, art, and traditional food. If you're looking for an authentic experience, planning your trip around one of Ireland's many festivals is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the local culture. From the famous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to smaller, regional festivals celebrating everything from literature to folklore, there’s always something happening that captures the true spirit of Ireland.
Mick’s expertise will ensure that you don’t miss out on the events that are most meaningful to you, helping you to experience the best of Irish tradition and hospitality. Whether you’re drawn to music, dance, food, or culture, we’ll help you find a festival or event that fits your interests, making your trip to Ireland even more memorable. Let us plan your itinerary around one of these unique festivals and create an experience that’s both fun and authentic.
Notable Festivals in Ireland
January
- Temple Bar Trad Music Fest (Dublin) – Traditional Irish music festival
February
- Kinsale Restaurant Week (Kinsale) – Celebrating Ireland’s gourmet capital
March
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations (Nationwide, March 15-18) – Parades, music, and festivities
April
- Pan Celtic Festival (Dingle) – Showcasing Celtic music and culture
- Waterford Festival of Food (Waterford)
May
- Taste of Monaghan (Monaghan)
- Cork Veg Fest (Cork)
- Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival (Enniscorthy)
- Happy Days Beer & Food Festival (Dublin)
- Tralee Food Festival (Kerry)
- Ballymaloe Festival of Food (Cork)
- Street Feasts (Nationwide)
June
- Bloomsday (James Joyce Festival) (Dublin) – Celebrating Ulysses
July
- Battle of the Boyne Anniversary (Northern Ireland, July 12) – Parades and historical events
August
- Puck Fair (Crowning of King Goat) (Killorglin) – One of Ireland’s oldest fairs
- Fleadh Cheoil (Varying locations) – The biggest traditional Irish music festival in Europe
September
- Galway International Oyster Festival (Galway)
- Waterford Harvest Festival (Waterford)
- Tide & Turf Beef & Seafood Festival (Portavogie)
- Feast Cork (Cork)
- Dublin Veg Fest (Dublin)
- Oktoberfest (Belfast)
October
- Dingle Food Festival (Kerry)
November
- Cork Film Festival (Cork) – Ireland’s largest film festival
- Listowel Food Fair (Kerry) – One of Ireland’s longest-running food festivals
December
- Christmas Markets (Nationwide) – Festive markets with food, crafts, and holiday activities
- Winterval (Waterford) – A large Christmas festival with light shows, markets, and events
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