- Atlantic Irish Fest (17–21 January 2026): A four-day celebration combining guided tours with live traditional Irish music performances, offering an immersive start to the year focused on cultural heritage and storytelling in various venues across Donegal.
- Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival (28–31 May 2026): Held in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher’s birthplace, this four-day rock and blues festival features headline acts, free street gigs across multiple stages, exhibitions, and tributes, attracting international fans for non-stop music and community atmosphere.
- Earagail Arts Festival (11–25 July 2026): Donegal’s premier multidisciplinary summer festival spanning 15 days with music, theatre, visual arts, film, literature, circus, and carnival events across the county, showcasing local and international artists in unique venues from beaches to village halls.Atlantic Irish Fest (January 17-21, 2026) – A four-day celebration of Traditional Irish Music and Culture in Bundoran and Crolly, featuring music performances, tours of local landmarks, and various cultural events.
- Letterkenny Trad Week (Starting January 24, 2026) – An event showcasing leading traditional, folk, and contemporary artists through concerts, workshops, and storytelling sessions, centered at the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre.
- The Kilcar International Film Festival (Starting January 30, 2026) – The second edition of this film festival held in the scenic location of Kilcar.
- Féile na mBan (January 30 – February 2, 2026) – A weekend dedicated to women-led artistry, discussion, and celebration, featuring performances by artists like Niamh Regan.
- Falcarragh Music Festival (Starting April 24, 2026) – A weekend event in Falcarragh providing music, fun, and entertainment in a vibrant atmosphere.
- Letterkenny Blues & Roots Festival (July 2-5, 2026) – A four-day festival filling the streets and venues of Letterkenny with soul-stirring blues and roots music performances.
- Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival (Starting July 30, 2026) – One of Ireland’s longest-running annual folk festivals, offering a weekend of traditional music performances and social gatherings.
- Summer Sessions Letterkenny (August 2026) – A series of major concerts featuring big-name acts like The Proclaimers, Deacon Blue, and UB40 ft Ali Campbell, held at The Big Top arena.
- Arranmore Country Fest (Starting August 22, 2026) – Donegal’s original island country music festival, offering over 20 hours of music and dancing with top Irish country acts on Arranmore Island.
- Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival (Autumn/Winter – exact 2026 dates TBD) – A diverse festival that is part of the county council’s annual program, typically featuring a variety of arts, culture, and heritage events in the autumn.
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