Clifden Arts Festival
Thursday 17th September - Saturday 26th September 2026
Clifden Community Arts Week, features a wholesome feast of culture with a mix of poetry, music, theatre, dance and visual arts.
A great celebration of the Arts, events include poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music, concerts, and comedy - all enjoyed in a wonderful relaxed atmosphere in one of the most beautiful places on the West Coast.
Take walks during the day, enjoy the lovely Autumn colours, eat in a great choice of restaurants, and then be inspired by Ireland's best artists as they mingle and talk with the local community and visitors alike.
The longest-running community arts festival in Ireland, Clifden Community Arts Festival, now heading into its 48th year will take place from September 17-26 and yet again promises to have something to excite everyone in the 2026 programme.
See website for the complete programme of events and pricing, to purchase tickets.
2026 Programme Of Events
- Thursday 17 September 2026 - 08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
- Official Opening with Hildegarde Naughton, Station House Theatre, H71 HN53
- Friday 18 September 2026 - 08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
- The Stunning, West Connemara Sports and Leisure Centre, H71 KV97
- Saturday 19 September 2026 - 08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
- Lunasa, West Connemara Sports and Leisure Centre, H71 KV97
- Sunday 20 September 2026 - 08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
- Niall Breslin & The Polaris Quartet, St. Joseph's Church, H71 NT26
- Monday 21 September 2026 - 09:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- An Evening of Songs and Stories with Tom Dunne Fiachna O Braoinain and Alan Connor, Station House Theatre, H71 HN53
- Tuesday 22 September 2026 - 09:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Eddi Reader and Alan Kelly Gang, Station House Theatre, H71 HN53
- Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
- Mairtin O Connor Seamie O Dowd, Cathal Hayden, Jimmy Higgins, Clifden Town Hall, H71 AE09
- Thursday 24 September 2026 - 06:00 p.m. - 07:00 p.m.
- Ami Oma, Christ Church, H71 VY80
- Thursday 24 September 2026 - 08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
- Seán Keane, Clifden Town Hall, H71 AE09
- Friday 25 September 2026 - 09:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Claudia Buckley, Clifden Town Hall, H71 AE09
- Saturday 26 September 2026 - 03:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
- Ami Oma, Christ Church, H71 VY80
Event Details
Location
Clifden Arts Festival
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