Apr 8
27th – 29th September 2019
Ardara
The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival held in Ardara to honour the late John Doherty, a legendary fiddler from the area. It comprises concerts, sessions, workshops, ceili dances, and many more informal events. > More
28th – 29th June 2019
Buncrana, Inishowen
Buncrana Music Festival returns to Buncrana’s Shore Front in what is expected to be the biggest music event in the north west of the year.
13th – 16th September 2018
Dunfanaghy
The annual Dunfanaghy Jazz & Blues Festival will feature a series of free live gigs in pubs and bars throughout the village. > More
27th – 30th September 2018
Ramelton
The festival weekend will feature a series of concerts in Ramelton Town Hall, as well as gigs and acoustic sessions in local pubs. The ‘gypsy jazz’ style is associated with the playing of one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived, Django Reinhardt (1910 – 53), a Romany gypsy in France. > Read More
27th September – 7th October 2018
Various locations in South & SW Donegal
The 18th annual Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival runs in a host of towns, villages and rural communities throughout South and SW Donegal. > Read More
5th – 12th August 2018
Clonmany
This is Irelands longest running and best- known family festival is situated in the beautiful village of Clonmany. Year after year thousands of holidaymakers and locals alike enjoy the many events, live music, natural beauty and facilities, which go hand in hand with the festival. > More
3rd – 5th August 2018
Rathmullan
This year marks the 20th year of Rathmullan Community Festival. An enjoyable weekend of music and activities for all ages. Pre-Festival events are happening from Friday 27th July 2018. > Read More
4th – 11th August 2018
Glencolmcille
Glencolmcille Féile Ghleanncholmcille has something for all the family and for every age group. Come along and enjoy yourself at the festival. > More
6th – 11th August 2018
Kilcar
We invite everyone to come join us for a week long festival of traditional music, songs and dance, celebrating the living heritage of traditional music in South West Donegal. > More
7th – 12th August 2018
Maghery
A welcoming family festival held annually at the Ionad An Mhachaire by the strand in Maghery. Plenty of activities for children and adults alike with great music and walks. > Read More
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