Upcoming Festivals and Events

A night of fun and craic where everyone becomes a "poor farmer" for the night! We are holding our 13th Annual Poor Farmers Association (P.F.A.) Charity Auction in Teague’s Bar, Ardara, Co. Donegal on the 29th December 2018 @ 9pm.

A weekend of fun & dance with Ireland's top country bands. This year features Shawn Cuddy and Jim Devine, with Line Dancing and Jiving Classes as well as music in all the pubs! A must for country music fans!

A celebration of the music of Jimmy Kennedy and the stories of Packie Manus Byrne. Jimmy was a world famous composer and one of the most successful songwriters of all time. His hits included ‘South of the Border‘, ‘Red Sail in the Sunset‘, ‘Isle of Capri‘, ‘The Prayer‘ and ‘The Hokey Pokey’.

St. Patrick's Weekend 2019. Ardara’s renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous Walks. Discover some of the region's most spectacular scenery and hidden gems with our expert local guides.

The famous traditional music festival celebrating renowned fiddler John “the tae” Gallagher. This year the Festival honours Brid Harper - one of the most famous fiddlers in Donegal. Superb Concert, Master Fiddle Class, Workshops, Schools of Music & Street Music all weekend.

A Multicultural Event featuring Ethnic Music, Dance & Food. The best in Live Music and Entertainment in various venues around the town.

The ever popular Bluegrass Festival featuring some of the finest acts in the world. Now in it's 12th year, this has developed into a great event with the top names in Bluegrass in Town.

A week filled with activities, tours, walks and events to celebrate our unique part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The week culminates with the famous Ardara Show Day, with music in all the pubs and the unmissable Show Dance.

The Ardara Agricultural & Industrial Show, the culmination of the Wild Atlantic Week, has everything from top cattle, sheep, horses and ponies to a packed marquee of exhibits and a thrilling afternoon programme. A fun day for the whole family!

Starting at 5pm in the Corner House, The Big Summer Charity Barbecue features a superb lineup of the best live music around, and of course great BBQ food. Great fun with all the proceeds going to charity.

A must for fans of traditional Irish music and dance, with ceili, barn and set dancing and schools of dance daily.