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Sligo St. Patrick's Festival
Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
13 March - 17 March 2026
Family friendly
Free to visit
Sligo St. Patrick's Festival returns again for 2026 with colour, culture and creativity under the theme of Legends Live Here.

Alongside the annual parade, the festival will include the Shamrock Shuffle featuring a kids party and interactive games with Scruffy Duffy from 2pm-4pm in Queen Maeve’s Square Marquee with free entry.

Then get ready for the North West’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day event with some of Ireland’s top live acts taking to the stage in Queen Maeve’s Square Marquee including The Tumbling Paddies, One For The Road and Dublin City Ramblers. The event will be running from 5pm-11pm.

The festival is supported by Fáilte Ireland, Sligo BID and Sligo County Council.

Contact details
Queen Maeves Square, Stephen St, Rathquarter, Sligo, Ireland

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