What's on in Ireland in July

Irish Aerial Dance Fest

Run by Fidget Feet, an aerial circus company based in Donegal, this festival claims it can teach almost anyone to be a …

Portarlington French Festival

Portarlington becomes 'French' for a weekend, with arts, theatre, street entertainment, music, dance, food and sports …

Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry

The exhibition explores the network of relationships between Vermeer and Dutch genre painters of the 'Golden' period - …

Gerard Manley Hopkins Literary Festival

Not that many people are aware of the Irish connections of poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, who lived for his last years in …

SeaFest

SeaFest celebrates Ireland’s maritime heritage and relationship with the sea over a weekend of fun, family friendly events.

Dublin International Piano Festival

A relatively new kid on the block which was founded in 2013 with the dual mission of bringing great piano music to …

Sligo Jazz Project

A festival and a school for jazz musicians running side by side means not just great concerts but also great impromptu …

Galway International Arts Festival

Probably the largest and most varied arts festival in the country, Galway started back in 1978 and has just grown and …

City Spectacular

This event is build around free events in two city parks – Merrions Square in Dublin and Fitzgerald Park in Cork …

Loughcrew Opera

The opera is performed in a splendidly decorated marquee in the magnificent surroundings of the gardens at Loughcrew House.

Galway Film Fleadh

This well established and popular event will see more than 100 films screened over 6 days, covering Irish and World …

Racing at Limerick Racecourse

If you've never been to the races in Ireland (or even if you have.

Croagh Patrick

This mountain in Mayo is closely associated with St Patrick, and is the scene of an annual pilgrimage that can trace its …

Earagail Arts Festival

Having 'something for everyone' is a common claim that isn't always delivered on, but this eclectic festival in Co …

Live at the Marquee

This eclectic series of events, held in a marquee in Cork's Docklands, started when the city was European Capital of …

Clonmel Junction Festival

A lively and varied festival which includes theatre, dance, music, comedy and spectacle.

Map of Events in Ireland in July