Ireland events & festivals calendar 2026-2027

3 festivals, illuminations and seasonal events in Ireland, by date and month, with dates checked on official sites.

Events by month

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Galway / Eyre Square

Fri, November 6, 2026 – Tue, December 22

Dublin / Dublin Zoo

Thu, November 12, 2026 – Tue, January 5, 2027

Kilkenny / St Canice's Cathedral

Fri, December 11, 2026 – Sat, December 19