Here are some of the major annual or recurring festivals and cultural events expected to take place in County Sligo in 2026 (dates are confirmed where available or based on established patterns; always check official sources for updates):
- Cairde Sligo Arts Festival: A multidisciplinary arts festival featuring music, theatre, dance, visual arts, spoken word, and spectacle in streets, venues, and landscapes across Sligo. Scheduled for 4th–11th July 2026.
- Sligo Jazz Project (International Summer School and Jazz Festival): Europe’s prominent jazz education event with workshops, masterclasses, concerts, and jam sessions featuring international jazz musicians. Takes place 21st–26th July 2026.
- Yeats International Summer School: An academic and cultural programme of lectures, seminars, poetry readings, walks, and events celebrating the life and works of W.B. Yeats and his family. Scheduled for 22nd–31st July 2026.
- Sligo Live: A community-centred festival of folk, roots, indie, and traditional music with performances by established and emerging artists across multiple venues in Sligo town. Typically held in October.
- Sligo Baroque Festival: An established event presenting high-quality performances of baroque music by Irish and international musicians. Usually in September.
- Ballygawley Music Festival: A three-night country and Irish music festival in Ballygawley village, featuring top national acts. Annual event, likely in summer.
- Other notable recurring events may include the Western Drama Festival in Tubbercurry (March), Feis Shligigh competitions, and various choral or smaller local gatherings.
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