- Oakfest 2026 in County Donegal operates from 4-6 September.
- Waterford Harvest Festival opens on 4 September with Mary Coughlan performing.
- Elevate Fit Fest in County Tipperary runs 5-6 September as a strictly adults-only event.
- Belvedere Apple Festival and Fenagh Steam Rally both occur on 6 September.
Ireland’s autumn festival season has kicked off across multiple counties this weekend, with events spanning music, culture, health and wellness, family activities, and heritage celebrations. The Dublin Fringe Festival opened on Friday, 4 September and continues until Saturday, 19 September 2026, featuring experimental arts, theatre, comedy, and street performances across Dublin City. Oakfest 2026 in Oakfield Park, Raphoe, County Donegal, runs from Friday, 4 September to Sunday, 6 September, offering a family-friendly weekend music festival with electronic dance production SuperCéilí on Friday and a Legends Reimagined tribute lineup on Sunday.
The Waterford Harvest Festival commenced on Friday, 4 September 2026, celebrating the region’s food and culture with performances including an intimate evening of jazz and blues with Irish singer Mary Coughlan on Friday night. The Elevate Fit Fest at Shanbally House and Gardens in Nenagh, County Tipperary, takes place on Saturday, 5 September and Sunday, 6 September as Munster’s largest health, wellness, and lifestyle festival for adults aged eighteen and over. The Drogheda Wellness Festival occurs on Saturday, 5 September at The Marcy Hotel, Drogheda, offering a one-day holistic gathering focused on personal growth, sound healing, and mindfulness.
Family and heritage events include the Belvedere Apple Festival on Sunday, 6 September at Belvedere House Gardens & Park in Mullingar, County Westmeath, celebrating the harvest season with local craft food and nature activities. The Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival features events through Friday to Sunday across Portlaoise and Abbeyleix, including a Gala Dinner at the Midlands Park Hotel and a performance by singer-songwriter Charlie McGettigan. The 44th Fenagh Steam & Heritage Rally takes place on Sunday, 6 September at The Hunters Rest in Fenagh, County Carlow, featuring restored steam engines and heritage displays.
- Oakfest 2026 (Co. Donegal), Friday, 4 September – Sunday, 6 September 2026, Oakfield Park, Raphoe, A massive, family-friendly weekend live music festival. It opens Friday with the energetic electronic dance production SuperCéilí and features a “Legends Reimagined” lineup on Sunday packed with tribute acts celebrating Daft Punk, Elvis, Tina Turner, and Bon Jovi.
- Waterford Harvest Festival (Co. Waterford), Starting Friday, 4 September 2026, Christ Church Cathedral and surrounding city areas, Celebrating the region’s finest food and culture, the festival features special headline performances, including an intimate evening of jazz and blues with legendary Irish singer Mary Coughlan on Friday night.
- Dublin Fringe Festival (Co. Dublin), Friday, 4 September – Saturday, 19 September 2026, Various venues across Dublin City, Ireland’s premier curation of experimental arts, theater, comedy, and street performances takes over the capital starting this Friday.
- Elevate Fit Fest (Co. Tipperary), Saturday, 5 September – Sunday, 6 September 2026, Shanbally House and Gardens, Nenagh, Munster’s largest health, wellness, and lifestyle festival. This strictly adults-only (18+) weekend features high-intensity workout classes, mindfulness, yoga, pilates, expert panels, and healthy cooking demonstrations.
- Drogheda Wellness Festival (Co. Louth), Saturday, 5 September 2026, The Marcy Hotel, Drogheda, A cozy, one-day holistic gathering focused on personal growth, sound healing, mindfulness sessions, and local wellness exhibitors.
- Belvedere Apple Festival (Co. Westmeath), Sunday, 6 September 2026, Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar, A seasonal, outdoor, family-friendly autumn festival celebrating harvest season with local craft food, enterprise stalls, and nature activities.
- Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival (Co. Laois), Events happening Friday through Sunday, Multiple locations, including Portlaoise and Abbeyleix, A community heritage celebration featuring a Gala Dinner at the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday night and an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Charlie McGettigan in Abbeyleix.
- The 44th Fenagh Steam & Heritage Rally (Co. Carlow), Sunday, 6 September 2026, The Hunters Rest, Fenagh, A classic vintage rally featuring beautifully restored steam engines, heritage displays, and traditional family activities.
