Here are ten of the best festivals around Ireland this weekend:
- Electric Picnic (Stradbally Hall, County Laois): Ireland’s largest music and arts festival runs August 28–30, featuring top headliners like Gorillaz, Zara Larsson, and Fontaines DC.
- Bailar Conmigo SBK Festival (Kilford Arms Hotel, Kilkenny): An immersive multi-day international dance festival celebrating Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba from August 28–30.
- Emerge Music Festival (Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast): A massive two-day electronic and dance music event lighting up the bank holiday weekend on August 30.
- Féile na Sollán / Sallins Tradfest (Sallins, County Kildare): A vibrant traditional Irish music and culture festival starting August 28, headlined by energetic performances from the band Tulua.
- Gazefest (Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast): A dedicated showcase of Irish shoegaze and alternative music returning for its fourth annual event on August 29.
- Ireland’s Woodland Show (Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum, County Kilkenny): Held on August 29, this event celebrates timber crafts, chainsaw carvers, and woodland management with family activities.
- Retro Con Wexford (Whites of Wexford, County Wexford): A pop culture, gaming, and comic convention kicking off on August 29 with cosplay tournaments and vintage toy displays.
- Skerries Mills Harvest Time Festival (Skerries, County Dublin): A family-friendly weekend harvest celebration on August 29 featuring traditional music from The Ukeristics, milling demonstrations, and local crafts.
- The Eatyard Crisp Festival (The Bernard Shaw, Dublin): A quirky, three-day celebration running August 28–30 dedicated to retro snacks, blind tastings, and DIY crisp sandwich competitions.
- Wider Than Pictures (Collins Barracks, Dublin): A city-centre open-air concert series wrapping up its final days over the weekend, featuring DJ Berlioz and Super Furry Animals.
