- Traditional Music Festival (30 January–2 February, Killeshandra): A weekend celebration of traditional Irish music in the lakeside town of Killeshandra, known for its history of hosting county fleadhs, featuring sessions, performances, and community gatherings.
- St Patrick’s Day Celebrations (17 March, county-wide including Cavan Town and Ballyjamesduff): Parades, music, and cultural events honouring Ireland’s patron saint with community festivities across towns and villages.
- Cavan Arts Festival (14–17 May, Cavan Town): An annual event showcasing live arts, performances, and activities in various venues around Cavan Town, including a big top tent for family-friendly entertainment.
- County Fleadh Cheoil (June Bank Holiday weekend, Cavan Town): The County Cavan traditional music competition returns to Cavan Town after nearly 30 years, featuring competitions, concerts, and céilís organised by local Comhaltas branches.
- Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival (likely August, Moynalty): A long-running heritage event displaying vintage machinery, steam engines, and rural traditions with demonstrations and family activities.
- Ed Reavy Traditional Music Festival (likely October, Cavan Town): A festival honouring the renowned Irish-American composer Ed Reavy with performances across venues in Cavan Town.
- Virginia Pumpkin Festival (likely October Bank Holiday weekend, Virginia): An autumn event centred on pumpkins, featuring competitions, parades, and family-oriented activities in the town of Virginia.
- County Cavan hosts a range of annual cultural and heritage events focused on traditional music, arts, and community traditions; many recur yearly, with exact 2026 dates to be confirmed closer to the time.
Annual & recurring festivals
- Shercock Drama Festival (March): A competitive amateur drama festival featuring performances from various theatre groups across Ireland.
- Cavan Walking Festival (May): A week-long event offering guided trails through the county’s lakelands, forests, and hills for all fitness levels.
- Life Festival (May): A major electronic music festival held at Belvedere House (near the border) that attracts international DJs and large crowds.
- Nyah Irish Traditional Music Festival (May): A celebration of traditional arts featuring “jigs, reels, and banter” with concerts and sessions across Cavan Town.
- Killygarry Family Fun Day (June): A community-focused day with sports, games, and entertainment held annually at the local GAA grounds.
- Cavan Arts Festival (August): A multi-disciplinary festival showcasing street performances, visual arts, music, and theatre in Cavan Town.
- Taste of Cavan (August): A flagship food event where local producers, chefs, and artisans showcase the best of the county’s gastronomy.
- The Festival of the Dead (October): A vibrant Halloween celebration in Cavan Town featuring a spectacular “Screaming Orphans” parade and fire shows.
- Cootehill Arts Festival (October): A community arts week featuring workshops, literary events, and live musical performances.
- Cavan Winter Festival (December): A series of festive events including Christmas markets, craft fairs, and light switch-on ceremonies across the county
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