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Carlow Arts Festival 2026 is here! 🥳
📣 Check out all the exciting events happening throughout the weekend, From family-friendly activities to late-night entertainment there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Carlow Arts Festival 2026, 28th of May to the 1st of June the festival showcases an eclectic mix of art forms including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, film and digital experiences. Its programme blends renowned national and international artists with emerging talent, ensuring a dynamic and diverse line-up that appeals to audiences of all ages.
Key highlights include immersive street performances, thought-provoking art installations, live music concerts and engaging workshops. Carlow Arts Festival prides itself on accessibility and inclusivity, offering many free events to encourage widespread participation.
For additional information and show details you can find the Festival HQ on the grounds of Carlow College St Patrick's, Carlow, Ireland all weekend.
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Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Weekend? 👀
There are so much to do and see throughout the county, here are some of the many attractions and activities for the perfect day out!
🛶 Carlow Regatta - River Barrow, Carlow Town Park.
Sunday, 31st May 2026. 8.30am - 4.30pm
One of the oldest rowing festivals in the country, attracting rowers from all corners of the island.
Organised by Carlow Rowing Club, races commence at 8.30 a.m. and conclude at 4.30 p.m., Sunday, 31st May 2026. Registration for the event is now closed but you can watch all the excitement on the banks of the River Barrow by Carlow Town Park
🎨 Carlow Arts Festival 2026 - Carlow Town
Thursday, 28th May - Monday 1st June
From the 28th of May to the 1st of June the festival showcases an eclectic mix of art forms including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, film and digital experiences. Its programme blends renowned national and international artists with emerging talent, ensuring a dynamic and diverse line-up that appeals to audiences of all ages.
For a full festival schedule visit: www.carlowartsfestival.ie
🛻 Gordon Bennett Classic Road Run 2026 - Sunday, 31st May 2026
The Gordon Bennett Classic Car Run is a leisurely driving event held annually over the June Bank Holiday weekend. It celebrates the historic 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup, the first international motor race in Ireland.
Vintage and classic cars will tour the scenic routes across counties, Carlow, Kildare and Laois, retracing the original driving route from 1903.
There is no planned stops for Carlow on the day but some of the cars taking part may pass through some of the roads around Carlow on the town so keep your eyes peeled!
Full route and other details can be found on www.gordonbennettclassic.ie
🚶🏻 Walking Trips around Carlow
Carlow is perfect for anybody who wants to get into the outdoors this weekend. Whether it’s a short looped walk you’re looking for or a longer option there are plenty of routes dotted right around the county. For more details visit carlowtourism.com/activity-category/walking/
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Join Cushendale Yard for a programme of free, drop-in events celebrating sheep shearing, wool, music, food and community on Saturday 30th May 2026, 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Watch traditional shearing, get hands-on with wool craft and weaving, dance to Irish and global rhythms, and live music. No booking required and all materials provided.
Location: Cushendale Woollen Mills, Mill Road, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, R95 PP83
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