Inspired by the creative energy of Ireland’s Northwest, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is a unique coming together of artists and audiences. It is a celebration of imagination and shared experience that welcomes all. Cairde Sligo Arts Festival works across three main areas:

Festival Programme: They present an 8-day multidisciplinary arts festival each year in July across Sligo town and county in multiple venues, on the streets and in unique site-specific settings.

The next festival will be July 04 to 11, 2026.

Artist Development: They support artists through seed funding, residencies, commissions, and co-productions; the results of which are shared in the festival programme.

Community Engagement: They build long-term collaborations between artists and communities across Sligo where the results of collaborations are shared in the festival programme.

Stay at Sligo Park Hotel

Whether you're planning a weekend break or a longer stay, the Sligo Park Hotel is the perfect base for exploring everything the festival has to offer. Located just minutes from Sligo town centre, you'll be close enough to enjoy the excitement of the festival while returning each evening to the comfort and tranquillity of the hotel.

After a day discovering inspiring performances and exhibitions, unwind with a delicious meal in our restaurant or enjoy a drink in our welcoming bar. Take time to relax in our leisure club, complete with swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, before settling into one of our spacious guest rooms for a restful night's sleep.

Plan Your Visit

The Cairde Arts festival will be on July 4th  to 11th, 2026   Click here to learn more about the Cairde Arts Festival