Sligo Summer Festival

 

Every August, Queen Maeve Square becomes the place to be. Sligo Summer Festival is always a great occasion with renowned artists performing every year. The festival always showcases an array of musical performances, culture and community spirit along the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way

What promises to be a marvellous weekend for people of all ages.

 This years dates and music artists are TBD

Dining before Sligo Summer Festival

Enjoy your pre-festival dining experience at The Glasshouse Hotel. There is wide range of food options whether it be a quick light bite or a full 3 course meal until 9pm. The Glasshouse Hotel can cater for all. You can check out the Cafe Bar Menu and Kitchen Restaurant Table d’hôtel Menu here

🏨 Where to Stay for Sligo Summer Festival – The Glasshouse Hotel 

Stay centre stage. Located along the scenic Garavogue River, The Glasshouse is Sligo’s only 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of the city. It's the ideal base for music lovers looking to experience every note of the festival without missing a beat. 

Why Stay With Us: 

  • Central location: 2- minute walk from Queen Maeve Square
  • Stylish riverside rooms: Floor-to-ceiling views, plush beds 
  • On-site dining & cocktails: Ideal for pre-show meals or post-gig chats
  • Late check-out: Sleep in after a night of live music 
  • Secure parking & free Wi-Fi 

Explore the rhythm of the city—then retreat to riverside peace. 

🎧 Explore Sligo by Day 

Your music break doesn’t stop when the lights go down. Spend your mornings exploring: 

  • Riverside strolls along the Garavogue
  • Woodland walks at Hazelwood and Dooney Rock 
  • Surf town vibes in nearby Strandhill 
  • Cultural gems like Yeats Memorial Building and Sligo Abbey 
  • Local cafés & brunch at Dock 84, Osta, and Lyons 

Whether you're nursing a coffee after a late gig or chasing Atlantic waves, Sligo’s soulful charm fills every corner. 

For visitors looking to stay over in Sligo for this weekend, check out The Glasshouse bed and breakfast rates available over the weekend 

Shore Shots Irish Surf Film Festival is a celebration of film and surf. Films, talks and surf culture take place all weekend long at The Model Arts Centre.

This popular event has been hosted by County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses point since it began in 1923.

For deatils on the WEST and all things at County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point, check it out here Home - County Sligo Golf Club

For 60 years The Yeats Society have run the annual Yeats International Summer School, a cultural event commemorating the strong connection between W.B. Yeats and Sligo.

A five day celebration in Tubbercurry town celebrating all that’s best of times gone by. The highlight is the Old Fair Day on the second Wednesday in August and the Heritage Village.
For deatails check out Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival

This gruelling 15km road and hill race takes runner to the top of Knocknarea Mountain and back to the beachfront in Strandhill where live music and street entertainment entertain everyone.  Warriors Run – Strandhill Warriors Run

Sligo Baroque Music Festival began life in 1995, founded by Rod Alston with the Sligo Early Music Ensemble. It has become a well-established highlight in the cultural calendar of Sligo and the north-west of Ireland, taking place on the last weekend of September each year.

The festival aims to present high quality performance of baroque music in a friendly and informal context, and featuring a mix of Irish and international performers - some with an established international reputation, others at an early stage of their careers. The development of young musicians is a key focus in the programme every year.

The festival is an association managed by a voluntary committee, with Sharon Carty as Director, and is supported by The Arts Council, Sligo County Council, and by other public bodies, businesses, organisations and individuals.

 

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