Past Events

Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Sligo St. Patricks day Parade was established in 1971. The theme for this year's parade is 'The Wild Atlantic Way'. Visit: https://sligostpatricksday.com/

The Hit Machine Celtic Drummers

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Dressed as modern day Celtic warriors, adorned in sleek black kilts, chains and stunning leather vests, The Hit Machine Drummers wield their instruments like musical weapons, unleashing songs that will ignite your desire to dance! The Hit Machine Drummers will be performing at the Queen Maeve Festival on Friday 3rd May in Queen Maeve Square […]

Shane Beirne & Friends

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Shane Beirne & Friends take to the stage at the Queen Maeve Festival on Friday 3rd May in Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Hailing from Carrick-on-Shannon and playing with fantastic musicians from Sligo and the west of Ireland, Shane made his debut at Electric Picnic in 2022. He has […]

Cairde Cultural Celebrations & Family Fun

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Queen Maeve Festival is delighted to present a performance arranged by Cairde Sligo Arts Festival as part of the May Bank Holiday weekend celebrations to mark the official opening of Queen Maeve Square! From 3pm to 6pm on Saturday May 4th, bring all the family and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of joy at our […]

The Rosecaps

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Are you coming to see The Rosecaps at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024? They are playing in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Search their most polished and high energy track to date - 'Ocean Floor' to listen and get in the mood to see […]

Callum Wall

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Callum Wall will be performing at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024 in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Callum was born in Sligo and is now based in Dublin. He kicked off his career in April of 2021 with his hit, cult classic EP […]

Saibh Skelly

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Are you coming to see Saibh Skelly on Saturday 4th May 2024? She is performing at the new Queen Maeve Festival which is taking place in the new Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Initially rising to prominence with her mesmerising busking performances, Saibh has since established herself as one […]

Innisfree Wheelers Spring Classic

Mercy College Gym, Sligo Mercy College, Sligo

Innisfree Wheelers are having their S[ring Classic this year on May 5th - two distances 75Km and 130Km. If you are thinking of entering the Gran Fondo event coming to Sligo at the end of June then this would ne a perfect event to get ready! It commences and finishes at The Mercy College Gym, […]

Walking Tour Exploring Sligo’s built heritage

Famine Memorial, Quay Street Quay Street, Sligo

Queen Maeve Festival presents a walking tour entitled "Exploring Sligo's built heritage" which will take place on Sunday 5th May at 12pm. This will depart from the Famine commemoration monument in Quay Street car park and the route is level throughout with an easy/medium topography to navigate. This walking tour will be delivered by Sean […]