What's on in Ireland in May

Litfest

This is descriped as a Food and Drink Literacy Festival – and yes, that’s ‘literacy’, not …

Dublin Dance Festival

Ireland’s leading Dance Festival brings artists and choreographers from across the world to Dublin in a varied …

Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival

This Festival celebrates the maritime heritage of the North Anrtim Coast and in particular that of Rathlin Sound, …

Allianz Garden Show Ireland

Held in the grounds of Antrim Castle, this show mixes gardening, food, music and more in what is an extremely popular …

Riverfest

Limerick City will become a mecca for families, foodies, fun runners and watersport enthusiasts during the May Bank …

Music in Drumcliffe

Since its establishment in 2000, Music in Drumcliffe has become one of Ireland’s leading international chamber music festivals.

Leenane Mountain Walking Festival

There could hardly be a more perfect place to have a festival dedicated to walking.

Cup of Tae Festival

This oddly named traditional music festival is held in Ardara, a truly lovely part of Donegal, and it's small scale …

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Life Festival

Electronic and Dance music forms the core of the Life Festival, which takes place in the grounds of Belvedere House in …

Tulla Traditional Music Festival

Tulla is a place steeped in traditional music and this annual event draws some of the best, and best known, musicians in …

Cork International Choral Festival

An annual feast for those who love choral music, this festival brings highly rated choirs from all over the world to …

RTE All Ireland Drama Festival

This hotly contested annual final of a competition for amateur drama societies and clubs provides a very varied feast of …

Balmoral Show

The biggest event in Northern Irelands equestrian calendar, with the cream of show jumpers as well a show horses and …

Bray Jazz Festival

This popular jazz event has steadily grown in stature since it started in 2000, with ever increasing crowds making the …

Rally of the Lakes

One of the foremost events in the Irish motor racing calendar, with competitors coming from Ireland north and south as …

Dublin International Piano Competition

Held every three years in Dublin, this highly regarded competition for young pianists has a strong track record in …

Map of Events in Ireland in May