Here are the upcoming festivals and events in County Fermanagh (part of Fermanagh & Omagh District) from 20 March to 1 May 2026, highlighting a blend of outdoor heritage celebrations, music performances, angling competitions, and family-friendly activities across Enniskillen, Omagh, and the surrounding lakelands and Sperrins.
Major Festivals
- Sperrins Festival 2026 (20-22 March): A brand-new three-day celebration of the Sperrin Mountains’ landscape, heritage, and community in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The festival hub is at Gortin Activity Centre (with support from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council), featuring guided walks for all abilities (e.g., ‘Ancient Languages of Ireland’ moderate walk), talks, live music, storytelling, crafts, and a family fun day. Free transport to pre-booked walks is available, delivered in partnership with experts like Far and Wild.
- Fermanagh Feis (Classical & Contemporary Music section) (26-28 March): Part of the broader Fermanagh Feis arts and culture festival, these dates focus on classical and contemporary music competitions held at venues including Devenish College and Jones Memorial Primary School. The full Feis celebrates Irish cultural talent through performance, creativity, and community events.
- Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival (27 April – 1 May, with the main event spanning late April into early May): Now in its 49th year, one of Europe’s premier coarse angling competitions, attracting hundreds of anglers to the world-class waters of Lough Erne, the River Erne, and surrounding waterways. It features competitive fishing across multiple days, with limited pegs for the best sections-entries often book out quickly.
Music & Entertainment
- Declan Nerney in Concert (20 March, 20:00): Irish country music legend Declan Nerney performs with special guests John McNicholl and Hugo Duncan at Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, promising hits, dancing, and pure craic.
- Sweep Down to the Sea (10 April, 20:00): Eleanor Shanley performs the enchanting songs and poetry of Percy French at Kinawley Community Centre.
- April Midweek Dancing Special (22 April): A lively social dancing night with live music from John Molloy, Michael Cleary, and Jacqui Bannon.
Outdoor & Family Events
- Lakeland Gravel Grinder 2026 (21 March, 10:30): An adventurous cycling event exploring the rugged terrain and scenic lakelands of Fermanagh.
- The Doodle Den (21 March, 11:00): A creative family workshop at the historic Enniskillen Castle, ideal for children and parents.
- Guided Hike of Cuilcagh Mountain (throughout the period): Expert-led hikes to Fermanagh’s highest peak (also known as the Stairway to Heaven area), offering stunning views over one of Ireland’s largest blanket bogs and chances to spot rare local wildlife.
Annual & recurring festivals
- County Fermanagh is famous for its lakelands, which serve as the backdrop for many of its annual events. Here are the recurring and annual festivals in County Fermanagh:
- Enniskillen Drama Festival (March): A competitive amateur drama circuit event held at the Ardhowen Theatre featuring companies from across Ireland.
- Fermanagh Walking Festival (April): A weekend of guided hikes ranging from the rugged Cuilcagh Mountains to gentle lakeside rambles.
- Action eircom Junior North West 200 (May): A youth focused cycling event in Enniskillen that attracts young riders from across the country.
- Lady of the Lake Festival (July): A massive 10-day community festival in Irvinestown featuring a fair, live music, and the unique “World Sheep Shearing” or “Turkey Trot” novelty events.
- Enniskillen 100 Revival (August): A celebration of road racing history featuring vintage motorcycles and parade laps at the historic St. Angelo Airport.
- Happy Days Enniskillen Beckett Festival (August): The world’s first annual festival devoted to the work and life of Nobel Prize-winning writer Samuel Beckett, who attended school in the town.
- Fermanagh County Show (August): A traditional two-day agricultural show in Enniskillen showcasing livestock, home industries, and local food producers.
- Honey Festival (August): A sweet celebration at Enniskillen Castle focusing on beekeeping, biodiversity, and local honey products.
- Lughnasa Fermanagh (August): A revival of the ancient harvest festival featuring traditional crafts, music, and storytelling at various heritage sites.
- Festival Lough Erne (September): A premier food and water festival based at Enniskillen Castle, celebrating local lakeland produce and water-based activities.
- Wilde Island Festival (September): A literary event celebrating the Enniskillen connections of Oscar Wilde, featuring talks and performances.
- Experience Enniskillen Christmas Lights (November): The annual festive kickoff featuring a craft market, live entertainment, and the arrival of Santa by boat on the lake.
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