Bed & Full Irish Breakfast
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Bed & Full Irish Breakfast
From
€190
Sligo Live 2025 – Stay in the Heart of the Music
Oct 23rd - Nov 2nd 2025 | Sligo Town
Experience Ireland’s premier autumn music event with front-row access from the comfort of The Glasshouse Hotel. Over the October Bank Holiday weekend, the Sligo Live Music Festival 2025 will light up the city with a vibrant mix of folk, roots, indie, and traditional sounds—plus unforgettable comedy performances. Be part of the celebration while staying just steps from the action.
Sligo Live is more than a music festival—it’s a community-centred celebration created by musicians and music lovers to showcase the best of talent, both internationally established and emerging Irish voices. Since its founding in 2005 by Shane Mitchell and Rory O’Connor, it has grown into a cultural institution, drawing legendary performers like Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Joan Armatrading, and Sinead O’Connor.
The 2025 edition brings together a dynamic partnership of Sligo County Council, Atlantic Technological University, and local artists, continuing to promote the region’s rich artistic heritage and creative future.
The essence of Sligo Live is best represented by reference to the artists who have chosen to play the event over the years including: Alabama 3, Joan Armatrading, BellX1, Paul Brady, Sinead O'Connor, Elvis Costello, Van Morrison and many more.
🎤 Sligo Live Festival 2025 – Line-Up Highlights
Enjoy intimate gigs and lively arena performances in Sligo’s most iconic venues—all within walking distance of The Glasshouse Hotel.
- Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill | Knocknarea Arena
- Steve N Seagulls & Jaywalkers | Hawk’s Well Theatre
- Joel Dommett – Happy Idiot | Hawk’s Well Theatre
- Sharon Shannon Big Band feat. Steve Earle, Mundy, Camille O’Sullivan & more
October 26, 2025
- Daniel Herskedal Trio | Hawk’s Well Theatre
- Mary Gauthier with Jaimee Harris
October 27, 2025
- Dylan Moran -'Dolla Ho' | Hawk’s Well Theatre
October 30, 2025
- Luka Bloom plus Sabrina Dinan | Hawk’s Well Theatre
October 31, 2025
- Cathy Jordan's Crankie Island | Hawk’s Well Theatre
November 1, 2025
- YE Vagabonds with Niamh Fury | Knocknarea Arena ATU Sligo
November 2, 2025
- MÁIRTÍN O'CONNOR Trio with Zoe Basha | Hawk’s Well Theatre
Coming June 2026:
JOOLS HOLLAND & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with ROACHFORD, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall & Sumudu Jayatilaka
Whether you’re here for the trad session, indie rock, Americana, or comedy, Sligo Live 2025 offers a rich mix of sounds for every taste.
🏨 Where to Stay for Sligo Live – 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.
- Central location: Minutes from all major Sligo Live venues
- 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.
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 Knox, Osta, and Lyons
Whether you're nursing a coffee after a late gig or chasing Atlantic waves, Sligo’s soulful charm fills every corner.
🎟 Don’t Miss Out – Book Early
Sligo music festival 2025 is set to draw visitors from across Ireland and beyond. Accommodation fills quickly—especially on the October Bank Holiday.