Festivals and events in Ireland to look forward to in 2024:
- Island City – Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail: This year-round event showcases a trail of intriguing and playful sculptures, bringing Cork City’s unique heritage to life.
- Wander Wild Festival, Killarney, Kerry (March 22-24): This festival offers various adventurous activities amidst stunning scenic landscapes, including hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more.
- West Waterford Festival of Food, Dungarvan (April 19-21): This food festival showcases the best of local and Irish artisan cuisine, featuring markets, cooking demos, and dining experiences.
- Cork International Choral Festival (May 1-5): As one of Europe’s premier choral festivals, this event features performances by choirs from around the world, competitions, and gala concerts.
- Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, Waterford and Cork (May 27 – June 3): Enjoy a week of opera, classical music, recitals, and concerts in stunning historic venues throughout the Blackwater Valley. This year’s highlight is G.F. Handel’s Giulio Cesare.
- Cork Carnival of Science, Cork City (June): This outdoor science engagement event offers interactive activities, demonstrations, live entertainment, and experiments for the whole family.
- Tunefest Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (June): This emerging traditional Irish music festival brings together talented musicians and singers for a weekend of top-class traditional music, sessions, workshops, and more.
- Volvo Cork Week, Cork (July 15-19): This bi-annual yacht racing event in Cork Harbour attracts national and international entries and offers an exciting maritime spectacle.
- Cork on a Fork Fest, Cork City (August 14-18): This food festival celebrates Cork’s culinary excellence and showcases local produce, dining experiences, talks, demos, and entertainment.
- Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Cork (October 24-28): As Ireland’s biggest jazz event, this festival attracts renowned musicians, emerging talent, and music enthusiasts for a vibrant celebration of jazz.
Other events include Space Week Ireland and The Nightmare Realm in Dublin, which offers a thrilling Halloween experience. Remember to check specific websites for exact dates and additional details.
