Donegal has a rich and diverse calendar of annual events and festivals. The challenge here is what to choose! Content literally ranges from seafood and surfing, to music, arts and bluegrass.

5 September – 3 October 2026 From Jeff Koons to Johnny Six Legs: RCC Opens Up Donegal’s Public Collections in an Exhibition Everyone Can Be Part Of Works by major international artists, leading Donegal artists and even a six-legged sheep w...
Continue ReadingLace up your walking boots and save the dates! The Inishowen Walking Festival returns this September, bringing together communities, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of the magnificent landscapes across the Penins...
Continue ReadingGet ready, Buncrana! A brand-new country music experience is arriving as Crana Country Sessions – Episode 1 takes over The Plaza, Buncrana on Friday, 18th September 2026, as part of the celebrations for Culture Night. This promises to be an unforg...
Continue ReadingFriends in Low Places, Thunder Rolls, The Dance, Beaches of Cheyenne, Unanswered Prayers & All of Garth’s Biggest Hits. Friends in Low Places, Thunder Rolls, The Dance, Beaches of Cheyenne, Unanswered Prayers & All of Garth’s Biggest Hits are p...
Continue ReadingThe Buncrana Culture Night lineup features a vibrant mix of family-friendly entertainment, interactive workshops, and live performances. Children and families can kick off their evening between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm with creative face painting by An...
Continue ReadingThe Johnny Doherty Festival 2026 Fri 25th September - Sun 27th September 2026 Various Times Ardara The Johnny Doherty Festival 2026 Ardara, Co. Donegal Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September Ardara will once again be buzzing with the...
Continue ReadingThe run will commence at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 26th September 2026. Vehicles Welcome: The gathering is highly inclusive of diverse vehicles, specifically welcoming modern tractors, vintage tractors, and vintage cars Charitable Cause: It acts ...
Continue ReadingThe Saltwater Festival in Bundoran, County Donegal, runs from September 30 to October 4, 2026. It celebrates Atlantic surf culture with an international surf competition at The Peak, live music acts across local venues, art exhibitions, wellness s...
Continue ReadingJoin us at the Balor Arts Centre for A Night to Remember - an evening of music, community and celebration in aid of the St. Joseph’s Bus Fund. Featuring local musicians and singers, a very special original song launch, plus a fun raffle during ...
Continue Reading8pm Saturday 3rd October 2026 Owen Colgan, Adam Mogey, & Gerard Ryan perform live at Lifford Old Courthouse for a night of comedy hosted by Ronan Boyle. Owen Colgan is an Irish comedian, actor and content creator, best known as Billy “Buzz” ...
Continue ReadingThe legendary Irish trad-fusion Kíla return to Donegal for a show in Buncrana Cinema on Saturday 3rd October! We're so excited for this one, and would love to see you there. Get your tickets now! Formed at school in Dublin’s late 1980’s, aw...
Continue ReadingCuirfidh RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus Ceolfhoireann Coirme RTÉ ceolchoirm speisialta ar stáitse a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar na hamhráin is ansa leis na Gaeil, amhráin a mhol an lucht éisteachta sa bhfeachtas #AmhranRnaG ar an gclár Cóisir Cheoil. Is...
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