It seems that every year that passes there are more and more interesting events to enjoy.
Many of them express the culture and imagination of the area and some, such as the Clifden Arts Festival are an unmissable part of life in the area.
Whatever time of year you are in Connemara there is almost certainly something happening, so scroll through this list and see what takes your fancy.
The information here is sourced from Connemara.net a wonderful site with loads of local information and detail.
April 2025
Clifden Traditional Music Festival 24th – 27th April 2025
24th – 27th April 2025 
Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway Join us for the 14th annual Clifden Traditional Music […]
April: Connemarathon 27th of April 2025
Join runners from Ireland and across the globe for the 2025 Connemarathon on 27th April 2025. Choose from a Half […]
Connemara Mountain Walking Festival, Leenane 2025
Connemara Mountain Walking Festival, Leenane 2025 A Céid míle fáilte awaits you in Leenane on the shores of the Killary […]
Joe Heaney Festival/Féile Joe Éinniú, 2025
Celebrating Joe Heaney, one of Ireland’s greatest exponents of the sean-nós (Irish traditional song). The festival features a traditional dance […]
Inishbofin Arts Festival, 2025
Incredible music, theatre, dance, and much more, calling all friends and welcoming new visitors to celebrate a new season of […]
Darkness Into Light, Sat 10th May 2025
You can check out the venues where organised events in Connemara below. They also know that many people enjoyed taking […]
Sat24
ŠKODA Tour de Conamara 2025
s Saturday, 24th May 2025 Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway Get ready for one of Ireland’s most scenic cycling sportives! The […]
Traditional Hooker Festival, (Kilkerian) – Féile na mBád Cill Chiaráin
Kilkerian Kilkerian, Co. GalwayFéile na mBád Cill Chiaráin (Kilkerian) June 2025 (TBC) A Traditional Sailing Boat Festival displaying unique Irish boats such as […]
𝑪𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑫𝑬𝑵 𝑺𝑼𝑴𝑴𝑬𝑹 𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
The third annual Clifden Summer Fest is a 3 day music festival which will be hosted in the beautiful Clifden […]
July 2025
Tue 1
Traditional Hooker Regatta, (Roundstone) – Cloch na Rón July Date TBC
Cloch na Rón (Roundstone) A Traditional Sailing Boat Festival displaying unique Irish boats such as currachs and Galway Hookers including […]
Irish Nights Clifden 2025 TBC
Clifden Town hall Clifden, Galway, Select a State:, IrelandClifden Town Hall presents an evening of traditional music, song and dance from local community musicians and dancers. Refreshments are […]
Rásaí Cuan -2025 TBC
Glynsk Glynsk, Galway, IrelandRásaí Cuan – na Beirtrí, Traditional sailing boats festivals race and display these iconic and unique Irish boats such as […]
July 2025
Lá Feile Mhic Dara – 16th of July
Mhic Dara Island Mhic Dara Island, Galway
MacDara’s Island Pilgrimage is the saint’s feast day and is celebrated when ‘locals’ make their way to the island from […]
August 2025
Sat 9
Turf Warrior Challange, 2025
Killary Adventure Centre Killary Adventure Centre, Leenane, IrelandTurf Warrior Challenge, 2025 An 8km Obstacle Race & Mud Run in Leenane, Connemara. Co. Galway Turf Warrior is an […]
August 19-22
Connemara Pony Show and Festival
Clifden Showground. The Iconic celebration of everything to do with Connemara Ponies.
Leenane Sheep Show
leenane Village Leenane, Ireland54th Annual Mountain Blackface Sheep Show, Leenane, September 2025 (Date TBC) This tradition has persisted for more than 50 years. […]
Clifden Arts Festival 2025
Clifden TownClifden Arts Festival 2025 The longest running community arts festival in Ireland, Clifden Community Arts Festival, now heading into its […]
Bia Bó Finne Food festival – Mid September – Date TBC
Iníshbofín Iníshbofín, Galway, IrelandInishbofin Come and experience the warm, welcoming spirit of Inishbofin Island, where visitors are invited to be part of an […]
Culture Night
Clifden Clifden, Galway, IrelandCulture Night Friday September 19 2025 The Culture Night experience is across a wide range of sectors – culture, arts, […]
Inishbofin Set Dancing and Trad Weekend
Iníshbofín Iníshbofín, Galway, IrelandTakes place 26th to the 28th September TBC Plenty of Irish music, song and dance sessions throughout the weekend with […]
Carna Walking Festival – September – TBC
Carna Carna, GalwayCarna Walking Festival provides walkers of all ages the opportunity to explore the wild and rugged coastline of south Connemara. […]
