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Ireland’s festival season is in full swing, offering everything from traditional music and literary gatherings to wild celebrations and summer adventures!

Whether you’re drawn to Dingle’s regatta, Galway’s arts scene, or the electric energy of Forbidden Fruit, there’s something for everyone this summer. 🌍🎶✨

🎭 May 2025 Festivals (From May 22 Onward) 🎷

📍 1. City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival (May 23–27) 🎺🎶 A lively jazz festival featuring international big bands, street performances, and late-night jam sessions in Derry City.

📍 2. Fleadh Nua (Ennis) (May 24–June 2) 🎻🇮🇪 A traditional Irish music festival in Ennis, celebrating ceilí dancing, fiddle sessions, and authentic Irish folk sounds.

📍 3. Listowel Writers' Week (May 29–June 2) ✍️📖 Ireland’s oldest literary festival held in Listowel, where authors, poets, and book lovers gather for readings, discussions, and workshops.

📍 4. Dublin Pride Festival (May 30–June 29) 🏳️‍🌈🎉 A vibrant month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ rights with parades, live performances, and community events across Dublin.

🎶 June 2025 Festivals 🎭

📍 5. Forbidden Fruit Festival (Dublin) (June 1–2) 🍏🎧 A Dublin-based electronic music festival, featuring top DJs, live bands, and immersive art installations.

📍 6. The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival (Kilkenny) (June 5–9) 😂🎭 Ireland’s biggest comedy festival, bringing stand-up legends and rising comedians to Kilkenny.

📍 7. Body & Soul Festival (Ballinlough Castle) (June 14–16) 🌳🎼 A nature-inspired music and wellness festival with immersive art installations, yoga workshops, and indie music in Meath.

📍 8. Bloomsday Festival (Dublin) (June 16) 📖🎩 A literary event celebrating James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’, featuring readings, period costumes, and historical walks in Dublin.

📍 9. St. John's Eve Bonfire Night (Aran Islands) (June 23) 🔥🌀 An ancient Celtic tradition, where bonfires are lit across the Aran Islands to mark midsummer.

📍 10. Patrún Festival (Aran Islands) (June 27–29) 🚣‍♂️🌊 A traditional seafaring festival on the Aran Islands, celebrating boat races, music, and local heritage.

🎨 July 2025 Festivals 🏇

📍 11. Galway International Arts Festival (July 15–28) 🎭🎨 A massive arts festival, featuring exhibitions, theater performances, and concerts across Galway.

📍 12. Galway Races (July 29–August 4) 🏇💰 Ireland’s biggest horse racing event, blending sports, fashion, and betting in Galway.

📍 13. Earagail Arts Festival (Donegal) (July 13–28) 🎨🏞️ A multi-disciplinary arts festival celebrating indigenous culture, visual arts, and performance in Donegal.

📍 14. West Cork Literary Festival (July 8–14) 📚✍️ An intimate book festival where writers, poets, and publishers gather in West Cork.

📍 15. Belfast TradFest (July 27–August 4) 🎻🍻 A traditional Irish music event, featuring workshops, concerts, and ceilí dances in Belfast.

🎡 August 2025 Festivals 🏵️

📍 16. Féile an Phobail (West Belfast) (July 31–August 10) 🎭🎶 The largest community festival in Northern Ireland, celebrating local arts, music, and activism.

📍 17. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (Wexford) (August 3–11) 🎻🥳 The biggest traditional Irish music festival, attracting musicians worldwide to Wexford.

📍 18. Dingle Races (August 9–11) 🏇🎉 A rural horse racing festival where local jockeys compete in scenic Kerry landscapes.

📍 19. Puck Fair (Killorglin, Kerry) (August 10–12) 🐐🎈 One of Ireland’s oldest festivals, where a wild goat is crowned king in Killorglin!

📍 20. Ballinamore Family Festival (August 13) 🎡👨‍👩‍👧 A community festival with games, live music, and food stalls, ideal for families.

📍 21. Killala Live Festival (Co. Mayo) (August 16–18) 🎤🌊 A weekend festival showcasing local talent, live concerts, and coastal celebrations.

📍 22. Dingle Regatta (August 17–18) ⛵🌊 A rowing competition celebrating Dingle’s maritime heritage.

📍 23. Rose of Tralee International Festival (August 15–19) 👑🌹 A famous beauty and cultural event, where women from Ireland and worldwide compete for the Rose of Tralee title.

📍 24. National Heritage Week (August 17–25) 🏛️📖 A week-long festival promoting Ireland’s history, architecture, and cultural heritage.

📍 25. Blessing of the Boats (Dingle) (Late August) 🚤🌊 A maritime tradition where fishermen's boats are blessed, celebrating Dingle’s fishing culture.

📍 26. Howth Blues Festival (August 9–11) 🎸💙 A free blues music event with performances across Howth’s best pubs and venues.

📍 27. Howth Roots & Blues Festival (August 10) 🎷🎶 A one-day blues festival, blending local and international artists.

📍 28. Sonic Saliva at Howth Blues & Roots Festival (August 10) 🎼🔥 A featured blues performance as part of Howth’s annual music weekend.

📍 29. Kilkenny Arts Festival (August 10–18) 🎨🎭 A multi-arts festival, featuring visual exhibitions, theater, and live music in Kilkenny.

📍 30. Summer Bank Holiday Events (Northern Ireland) (August 25) 🌞🇬🇧 A series of summer closing events, including food markets, concerts, and family activities.

🎭 Wrapping Up the Ultimate Summer of Festivals 🇮🇪

As the summer sun sets on Ireland, these festivals will leave behind unforgettable moments, new friendships, and a deeper love for Irish culture. From music-filled nights to age-old traditions, Ireland’s festival scene never disappoints. See you at the next celebration! 🎶🔥✨

Let me know if you’d like festival tips, travel guides, or insider recommendations! 🎶🌍✨

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