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.
In honour of Frances Browne our Literary Festival celebrates and supports writers, artists and musicians - new, established and unjustly forgotten - who add to the richness of her legacy. The 2026 Festival will take place from 8th to 11th October.
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Donegal Drama Circle presents Brian Friel’s much-loved play Dancing at Lughnasa, as part of the Donegal Bay and Bluestack Festival. Set in rural Donegal in the summer of 1936, this beautiful and poignant play explores family, memory, love, loss...
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Experience an unforgettable candlelit 3-course dinner and show, starring Vladimir Jablokov, Rachel Croash, Sean Costello & Exquisite Dance. Experience an unforgettable evening at the Villa Rose Hotel where the magic of Broadway, Vienna, opera a...
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We are delighted to welcome you to another exciting Wainfest programme, packed with opportunities to read, create, discover, and have fun. Activities will take place in libraries, schools, community venues and outdoor locations across the county, ...
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This year’s Carnival Parade is a harvest time celebration of all things country and community. Over 200 performers will take to the streets of Ballyshannon in a riot of spectacle, music and dance to celebrate the Harvest Fair Day tradition and the...
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As I Lay Dreaming by Shaun Byrne - Sunday October 11th Balor Arts Centre As I Lay Dreaming is a poignant memory play centred on Annie McGinley, a Donegal woman reflecting on the news of American artist Rockwell Kent’s death. Rockwell Ken...
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The 11th Annual Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival Returns This October! We are thrilled to announce the full line-up for the 11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival, taking place from Tuesday, 13 October to Sunday, 18 Oc...
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Experience the magic of cinema in the breathtaking rural setting of Ballyliffin in Donegal at the eagerly awaited 10th edition of Disappear Here Film Festival. From October 16th to 18th 2026, the village will come alive with the arrival of film en...
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Dance the Weekend Away at Teac Jack! 💃🕺Join us in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht for our spectacular Set, 2 Hand & Céilí Dancing Weekend at Teac Jack, Glassagh, Gweedore from October 16th to 18th, 2026. Whether you are a seasoned danc...
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Ceolchoirm le bunadh na háite agus iarscoláirí an choláiste - Caitríona, Róise agus Marcas Ó Murchú; Nodlaig Brolly; teaghlach Mhic Chionnaith, Lauren Ní Néill, Bríd Harper, Ryan Molloy, Maighréad agus Triona Ní Dhomhnaill, Clann Mhic Ruairí, ...
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After a very successful opening performance for Big Love in 2025, Lore return to Lifford Old Courthouse on Saturday 17th October 2026. Famed for turning the legendary Teenage Kicks on its head, Lore have gone from living room dreams to Sell O...
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Join One for the Road on Saturday, October 17th at Nesbitt Arms Hotel for a night of great tunes, good craic and plenty of dancing! Get ready for a great night out with One for the Road at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel! Expect a brilliant night of...
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