- Wicklow Regatta Festival (25 July to 3 August): The 148th edition of this historic festival features a huge range of family events, entertainment, sailing, and community activities in Wicklow Town and harbour.
- Ancient Music Festival – Music in the Forest (throughout August, weekend afternoons): A unique open-air festival at Dorlindon Nature Sanctuary celebrating medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and traditional Irish music in an enchanting forest setting.
- Seafront Funfair in Bray (until early August) A popular seaside funfair along Bray seafront offering rides, games, and family entertainment during the summer.
- National Heritage Week in Wicklow (15 to 23 August): County-wide events celebrating Wicklow’s heritage with guided tours, talks, exhibitions, and activities at historic sites such as Glendalough and other landmarks.
Annual and recurring festivals
- Snowdrop Festival (February): A month-long celebration at Altamont Gardens and Hunting Brook, featuring guided tours of rare snowdrop collections.
- Wicklow Drama Festival (March): A competitive amateur drama festival held at the St. Patrick’s Hall in Arklow, featuring top theatrical groups from across Ireland.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival (March): Major community parades and family events held in Bray, Wicklow Town, Arklow, and Greystones.
- Bray Comedy Festival (April): A multi-day event featuring top Irish and international stand-up comedians in venues across the seaside town.
- Wicklow Walking Festival (May): A series of guided hikes through the Wicklow Mountains National Park, ranging from gentle valley walks to challenging mountain ridges.
- Garden Festival at June Fest (June): A celebration of the county’s private and public gardens, featuring talks by expert gardeners and floral displays in Enniskerry.
- Viking Festival (June): A historical reenactment weekend in Wicklow Town, celebrating the town’s Norse origins with longships, battles, and traditional crafts.
- Bray Air Display (July/August): One of Ireland’s largest free spectator events, featuring spectacular aerial performances by vintage and modern aircraft over the seafront.
- Groove Festival (July): A family-friendly music and food festival held in the scenic surroundings of Bray or Kilruddery House.
- National Heritage Week in Wicklow (third week in August) features walks, talks, exhibitions, and activities across the county focused on Glendalough, Russborough House, and Powerscourt Estate.
- Music Under the Mountains (September): A traditional Irish music festival held in the village of Hollywood, featuring sessions, workshops, and concerts.
- Wicklow Screen Arts Festival (September): A celebration of the county’s long history as a filming location, featuring screenings, workshops, and location tours.
- Bray Jazz Festival (May/October): An internationally recognized jazz event featuring a diverse lineup of world-class musicians in various venues.
- EcoTrail Wicklow (September): A major international trail running event and festival based in Bray, attracting runners from across the globe.
- October Harvest Festival (October): A celebration of local artisan food and traditional crafts held at Kilruddery House and Gardens.
- Wicklow Christmas Market (November/December): A festive celebration in Wicklow Town featuring traditional wooden chalets, a Santa Express train, and an outdoor ice rink.
- Christmas at Powerscourt (December): A high-end festive experience featuring traditional decorations, storytelling by the fire, and artisan craft fairs.
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