All year · Arts
Bray
Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Contemporary arts venue on Bray seafront with year-round theatre, comedy, live music and film. One of Wicklow's leading cultural venues.
What's on in Wicklow
Festivals, shows & events across the county
Year-round calendar of every significant event in County Wicklow — with tickets, dates, venues, and the walks to pair them with. From one of Ireland's oldest agricultural shows to intimate village arts weekends.
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All year · Arts
Greystones
Whale Theatre, Greystones
North Wicklow's best-known cultural space with concerts, theatre and comedy. Coastal town location close to cafés and the marina.
All year · Arts
Tinahely
Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely
Community arts venue in West Wicklow hosting exhibitions, workshops and live performances throughout the year.
June — Long days and festivals
12–14 June · Festival
Glendalough Estate
Beyond The Pale, Glendalough Estate
Boutique music, wellness and arts festival held on a lakeside estate near Glendalough. Forest stages, saunas, food experiences and camping.
June · Community
Wicklow Town
Wicklow Pride Festival
Annual LGBTQ+ community festival in Wicklow Town featuring a parade, live performances and community events. Part of Wicklow's established summer calendar.
6 June · Sport
Kilruddery Estate, Bray
Hell & Back, Kilruddery Estate
Ireland's best-known obstacle course race at Kilruddery Estate. Mud runs, climbing obstacles and endurance challenges across the estate grounds.
June · Concerts
Kilruddery, Bray
Summer Outdoor Concerts at Kilruddery House
Outdoor concerts and summer entertainment on the lawns of a historic estate near Bray. Irish and international performers throughout the summer.
7 June · Family
Kilruddery Estate, Bray
HELL & BACK Junior Splash Attack
Children's obstacle course event with mud, climbing and splash zones at Kilruddery Estate. Designed for younger participants the day after the adult event.
July — Summer in full swing
3–5 July · Family Festival
Russborough, Blessington
Kaleidoscope Festival, Blessington
One of Ireland's best family festivals at Russborough House. Live music, theatre, workshops and outdoor activities across a camping weekend.
July–Aug · Festival
Bray
Bray Summerfest
Large annual summer festival across Bray seafront and town centre. Music, markets, family entertainment and seaside events throughout July and August.
10 July · Food
Wicklow Franciscan Abbey
Taste of Wicklow, Wicklow Town
Celebration of Wicklow food and local producers at Wicklow Franciscan Abbey. Tastings, demonstrations and artisan food experiences in a historic setting.
July · Outdoors
Dorlindon Nature Sanctuary, Kilmacanogue
Music in the Forest, Kilmacanogue
Intimate outdoor concert series in a woodland setting near Kilmacanogue. Traditional, early and acoustic music performed across eight July dates.
Summer · Sailing
Wicklow Harbour
Wicklow Regatta, Wicklow Town
One of Ireland's oldest sailing regattas centred around Wicklow Harbour. Sailing races and harbour activities in a great coastal atmosphere.
August — Shows and sea
1 Aug · Free
Bray Seafront
Bray Air Display
One of Ireland's largest free airshows with aerobatic displays above Bray seafront. A major annual event attracting large crowds to the promenade.
3 Aug · Show
Fairwood Park, Tinahely
Tinahely Agricultural Show
Running since 1935, this August Bank Holiday show features livestock, equestrian classes, vintage machinery, crafts, food stalls and live entertainment.
15 Aug · Show
Carnew
Carnew Agricultural Show
South Wicklow's traditional agricultural show with livestock competitions, equestrian events, machinery displays and rural community atmosphere.
August · Maritime
Arklow Harbour
Arklow Maritime Festival
Harbour festival celebrating Arklow's seafaring heritage through live entertainment, family activities and maritime events.
September — Golden season
18 Sep · Free
County-wide
Culture Night, County Wicklow
Free cultural events across County Wicklow venues — music, exhibitions, performances and heritage experiences in one evening each September.
September · Food
County-wide
Wicklow Naturally Food Festival
County-wide celebration of Wicklow food producers, cafés and artisan businesses. Tastings, demonstrations and local food experiences across multiple venues.
September · Drinks
Greystones
Greystones Oktoberfest
Coastal food and drink festival with live music, craft beer and local food in Greystones. Popular autumn social event close to the marina.
Late Aug–Sep · Heritage
County-wide
Heritage Week Events, County Wicklow
County-wide programme of heritage walks, talks, exhibitions and open houses. Great way to explore Wicklow's history, archaeology and culture.
October — Autumn colour
October · Family
County-wide
Wicklow Halloween Passport
Seasonal Halloween activity encouraging families to explore attractions across County Wicklow during October. Collect Halloween-themed passport stamps at participating venues.
October · Family
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
Powerscourt Halloween Events
Seasonal family entertainment and Halloween trails across the grounds of Powerscourt Estate. Beautiful autumn scenery combined with festive activities.
November — Festive season begins
Nov–Dec · Free
County-wide
Wicklow Christmas Markets
Christmas lights, seasonal markets and festive entertainment across Wicklow towns including Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town and Arklow.
November · Food
County-wide
Wicklow Naturally Christmas Food Events
Seasonal food events, Christmas markets and festive dining experiences from Wicklow Naturally members across the county.
December — Christmas Wicklow
December · Family
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
Powerscourt Christmas Experience
Historic estate decorated for Christmas with seasonal lighting, festive atmosphere and shopping. One of Wicklow's most popular winter attractions.
Mid-Nov–Jan · Ticketed
Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum
Wicklow On Ice
Outdoor ice skating in a forest setting beside Beyond the Trees Avondale. Festive lighting, food vendors and Christmas entertainment.
Nov–Jan · Ticketed
Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum
Tree Top Night Lights, Avondale
Illuminated treetop walkway experience at Avondale Forest Park. One of Wicklow's most visually impressive winter nights out.
Late Nov–Dec · Free
Greystones Harbour
Christmas on the Plaza, Greystones
Festive harbour market in Greystones with artisan stalls, food vendors and Christmas entertainment. Free entry, easily reached by DART.
January — New year, wild hills
9–10 Jan · Endurance
Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow (finish)
Art O'Neill Challenge
Legendary overnight endurance hike retracing Art O'Neill's historic escape through the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. Finish is in Glenmalure valley.
January · Music
Bray
Bray TradFest
Traditional Irish music festival with concerts, sessions and performances across Bray venues. Cosy winter atmosphere in a seaside town easy to reach by DART.
New Year's Day · Free
Tinahely village
Tinahely New Year's Day Fireworks
Community fireworks display on New Year's Day at 7pm in Tinahely village. Long-running West Wicklow tradition popular with families.
February — Arts and winter culture
February · Comedy
Bray
Bray Comedy Festival
Annual comedy festival bringing major Irish and international acts to venues across Bray. A popular February Bank Holiday weekend event.
February · Theatre
Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Bray One Act International Theatre Festival
Long-running festival of one-act productions from Irish and international drama groups at the Mermaid Arts Centre.
February · Theatre
Glenealy
Wicklow ICA Drama Festival
Annual amateur drama festival featuring ICA guilds and local drama groups. Traditional community theatre atmosphere in rural Wicklow.
February · Gardens
Altamont Gardens
Snowdrop Festival, Altamont Gardens
Late-winter garden festival celebrating snowdrop season at the historic Altamont Gardens. One of the first major garden events of the year.
March — Spring stirs
17 March · Free
County-wide
St. Patrick's Day Parades, County Wicklow
Parades and community events across Wicklow towns on 17 March — Bray, Wicklow Town, Arklow, Greystones, Blessington and Tinahely all take part.
March · Theatre
Arklow
Wicklow Drama Festival, Arklow
Annual amateur theatre festival in Arklow featuring productions from drama groups across Ireland. Part of Wicklow's spring arts calendar.
March · Traditional Music
County Wicklow
Garden County Fleadh
Wicklow's county fleadh with traditional Irish music competitions, live sessions and cultural performances.
March–April · Family
Russborough House, Blessington
Russborough Easter & Spring Events
Easter and spring family activities at the historic Russborough Estate near Blessington. Outdoor trails, heritage experiences and seasonal events.
April — Gardens and Easter
Good Friday · Free
Bray Head
Bray Head Good Friday Pilgrimage
Annual Easter pilgrimage walk from Bray seafront to the summit cross on Bray Head. A generations-old tradition attracting walkers and the local community each Easter.
April · Gardens
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
Powerscourt Spring Garden Season
One of Ireland's finest gardens at peak spring colour. Beautiful landscaped walks and grounds at Powerscourt, one of Wicklow's best-known visitor attractions.
April · Walking
County Wicklow
Wicklow Mountains Guided Spring Walks
Guided walking events through the Wicklow Mountains as the spring hiking season opens. Routes through Glendalough, Glenmalure and the national park.
April · Gardens
Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
Kilmacurragh Spring Garden Season
One of Wicklow's most important botanical gardens with rare plant collections and spectacular spring colour. Peaceful woodland walks and photography opportunities.
May — Bluebells and adventure
Late April–May · Music
Bray
Bray Jazz Festival
Long-running jazz and blues festival with live performances across Bray venues over the May Bank Holiday. A major highlight of Wicklow's spring calendar.
May · Community
County-wide
Darkness Into Light
Sunrise fundraising walks for Pieta House taking place across County Wicklow in May. Walks in Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town and Arklow.
May · Food
Kilruddery House, Bray
Kilruddery House Spring & Food Events
Seasonal food markets and outdoor events at the historic Kilruddery Estate. Beautiful gardens in late spring combined with artisan food experiences.
May · Sport
Blessington Lakes
Blessington Adventure Race
Multi-discipline outdoor race around the Blessington Lakes combining trail running, cycling and kayaking across West Wicklow's scenic landscape.
May · Nature
Wicklow Mountains National Park
International Day for Biological Diversity
Guided nature walks and biodiversity events in Wicklow Mountains National Park during May. A chance to explore Wicklow's wildlife and habitats with expert guides.
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