Adult art classes, pride celebrations and music sessions are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the many great events happening around Ireland this weekend.
Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival
Until 10 August, Offaly, more info here
Featuring professional, national and international artists bringing visual arts, theatre, music, street theatre, pop-up performers, workshops, exhibitions and lots more to Offaly, Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival’s 2024 lineup includes a parade, a food market, a fireworks display, and a historical walking tour.
Adult Art Class: A Mindful Meander
10 August, Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, more info here
Join artist Ashleigh Downey on a mindful meander, where together you’ll explore artworks in the Hugh Lane’s collection through the art of slow looking. This interactive session incorporates elements of slow looking, note taking, soundscaping, reflecting, and mindfulness. It is an invitation to slow down offering a unique opportunity to engage with art in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024
Until 11 August, Garman, Wexford, more info here
Traditional musicians of all ages are invited to gather in Wexford for this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, and the line-up is jam-packed. There’ll be a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest group playing tin whistles over a continuous 5-minute period, talks, awards, sessions and competitions aplenty.
We’ve Only Just Begun Festival
Until 10 August, Whelan’s, Dublin, more info here
This annual three-day music festival takes place across two stages in Whelan’s, and this year, the line-up is entirely made up of female and queer solo acts and female and queer-fronted bands. Showcasing some of the most exciting up-and-coming acts in the Irish music scene at the moment, the line-up includes Niamh Bury, The Cliffords, Annie-Dog, and Ezra Williams.
Waterford Walls Festival
9-18 August, Waterford, more info here
Ireland’s largest international street art festival, Waterford Walls invites national and international artists to create large scale mural artworks around the city and surrounding areas, with live art, music, workshops, guided tours and much more taking place over ten days. This year’s artists include Zippy, Shane O’Malley, Nasca Uno, and many more.
Happenings’ Remembering screenings
9 August, Herbert Park, Dublin, more info here
Having previously hosted a Remembering screening to mark a year since Sinéad O’Connor’s passing, Happenings will continue their tributes with two more special events in August. The first will be paid to the legendary Shane MacGowan with an open-air screening of the documentary Crock of Gold.
Puck Fair
10-12 August, Killorgan, Kerry, more info here
Ireland’s oldest festival, Puck Fair has roots in the Gaelic calendar and is held without fail on 10-12 August every year with free family-friendly street entertainment daily. This year, King Puck will be raised on his stand for a short period following his coronation. He will then not be seen again until the final day of Puck Fair when a brief dethroning ceremony will take place.
Galway Pride
10-18 August, Galway, more info here
From the flag raising and awards night, to candlelit vigils, trans nights out and the grand parade, Galway Pride 2024 is a true celebration of love and community. Though official event dates have not yet been revealed, mark the dates in your calendars so you can make sure you get to join in on the festivities during the week out West.
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