Freshers 2026 – Sligo After Races Party
Lola Montez John F Kennedy Parade, SligoFinal Furlong After-Races Party at Lola's! Huge student day! DJ Ciaran Carty on the main floor.
9.09 EUR – 12 EUR
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October 2026
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Thursday 1 October
Freshers 2026 – Sligo After Races Party
Lola Montez John F Kennedy Parade, SligoFinal Furlong After-Races Party at Lola's! Huge student day! DJ Ciaran Carty on the main floor.
9.09 EUR – 12 EUR
Seamie O’Dowd – Headful of Echoes
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoCelebrating the twentieth anniversary of the release of his first solo recording, Headful Of Echoes in 2006, Seamie O'Dowd is performing a short run of solo dates this autumn. Initially…
€20/18conc/10u18s (plus booking fees)
Friday 2 October
Rory’s Stories: The Good Ol’ Days
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoRory returns to the Hawk’s Well Theatre with a fresh comedy programme that looks back at life before smartphones and endless online chatter. He riffs on teenage discos, village characters…
€27 (plus booking fees)
The Old Market Street Swing Band
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoThe Old Market Street Swing Band, a five‑piece ensemble from Sligo, will bring classic swing and jazz to the Art Deco Theatre on Friday 2 October. Drawing on repertoire from the…
€20/18conc./70 Group of 4 (plus booking fees)
Saturday 3 October
Himalayan Balsam Bash – Ardtrasna
Atlantic Technological University Sligo Ash Lane, Sligo, Republic Of Ireland, SligoJoin Sligo Bay Catchment Rivers Trust for another Himalayan Balsam Bash
Free
The Lodger
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoSilent Cinema will screen Alfred Hitchcock’s early thriller The Lodger at the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. The 1927 silent film, based on Marie Belloc Lowndes’s novel, follows a…
€12 (plus booking fees)
Sunday 4 October
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoEnjoy a lively theatrical rendition of the classic 1986 comedy about a high‑schooler who skips school for a day of adventure. The production brings the humour and nostalgia of the…
€10 (plus booking fees)
Open Mic #2 – Theme Night Academy
Sligo Youth Theatre Lower Quay Street, SligoThe second Open Mic of the term at the Theme Night Academy. All 4th, 5th & 6th years welcome.
Free
Tuesday 6 October
Othello (Film Screening)
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoThe Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote will host a screening of Oliver Parker’s 1995 film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. The production, notable for casting Laurence Fishburne as the Moorish general, brings the…
€6 (Book through Box Office at 071 916 1518 or email boxoffice@hawkswell.ie.)
- A Wee Psychic Night in Sligo – Hello from Heaven – Sligo Park Hotel
- A Lecture by Martin A. Timoney
- Aoife Dunne – Good Grief
Thursday 8 October
A Wee Psychic Night in Sligo – Hello from Heaven – Sligo Park Hotel
Sligo Park Hotel Pearse Road, SligoAn evening of mediumship with International Psychic Medium Fiona Stewart Williams in Sligo Park Hotel
27.84 EUR
A Lecture by Martin A. Timoney
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoMartin A. Timoney, a research archaeologist with a career spanning six decades, will give a lecture on the archaeological discoveries made in Connacht and Clare between 1966 and 2026. Drawing…
€10 (plus booking fees)
Aoife Dunne – Good Grief
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoAoife Dunne returns to Sligo for an extended run of her debut show Good Grief, a blend of stand‑up and theatrical storytelling that examines loss with humour and honesty. The…
€31.50 (plus booking fees)
- Emergency Services Charity Night – Back to the 90’s
- An Evening with Kristin Hersh
- Table Quiz with Baldy Mick at Harrys Bar
Friday 9 October
Emergency Services Charity Night – Back to the 90’s
Lola Montez John F Kennedy Parade, SligoBack to the 90s charity night at Lola Montez, Sligo, with live band & DJ till late, supporting Little Blue Heroes & Sean Brown.
21.83 EUR
An Evening with Kristin Hersh
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoKristin Hersh will bring her distinctive, guitar‑driven sound to the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo on Friday 9 October. Known for her long career in alternative music and for leading the influential…
€28/14u18s (plus booking fees)
Table Quiz with Baldy Mick at Harrys Bar
Harrys Bar Harry's Bar, Rosses Point, Rosses Point, Co. SligoJoin Baldy Mick for a fun night of trivia and laughs at Harry’s Bar – good times guaranteed!
10 EUR
- Ladies DIY Skills Class – Sligo
- A Tribute To The Music Of John Denver with Marc Roberts
- Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself
Saturday 10 October
Ladies DIY Skills Class – Sligo
Clayton Hotel Sligo Clarion Road, Ballinode, Co. SligoMams, daughters, besties – grab your spot before they’re gone! 10 October 2026 - Clayton Hotal Sligo
100 EUR
A Tribute To The Music Of John Denver with Marc Roberts
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoMarc Roberts will take the stage at the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote for a two‑hour celebration of John Denver’s catalogue. The show blends his own vocal renditions of well‑known…
€25/12.50u18s (plus booking fees)
Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoArdal O’Hanlon returns to the stage with Not Himself, a stand‑up programme that mixes his trademark wordplay with a fresh look at everyday absurdities. The Sligo‑born comic uses his keen observational…
€30 (plus booking fees)
Sunday 11 October
Matilda
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoMatilda brings Roald Dahl’s beloved story to the stage, offering a witty and heart‑warming experience for families. The production follows the clever young Matilda as she navigates a difficult home…
€7 (plus booking fees)
Pulp Fiction
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoExperience a fresh take on the iconic story of intertwined lives – two hitmen, a boxer, a gangster’s wife and a pair of diner robbers – in a stage production…
€10 (plus booking fees)
Cherish The Ladies
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoCherish The Ladies, the Grammy‑nominated Irish‑American ensemble and 2026 Gradam Cheoil winners, will perform at the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo. The group, known for blending traditional music, song and dance,…
€30/28conc./15u18s (plus booking fees)
Tuesday 13 October
Romeo & Juliet
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoShine Productions at Hawk’s Well Theatre present a relaxed, 75‑minute version of Romeo & Juliet that highlights the play’s enduring themes of love and loss. The adaptation blends spoken Shakespeare with…
€10 (plus booking fees)
Wednesday 14 October
Some of Our Children
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoQuintessence Theatre returns to Sligo with Some of Our Children, a newly devised play that draws on real testimonies to examine the experience of children in the Irish foster‑care system.…
€20/18conc (plus booking fees)
Thursday 15 October
David O’Doherty: Highway to the David Zone
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoDavid O'Doherty: Highway to the David Zone A new opus from the hairy Enya, the Ryanair Bublé, the nine volt battery powered Beethoven. Talking, songs, talking during songs, talking while…
€28 (plus booking fees)
Palestinians Are Your Eyes
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoPalestinians Are Your Eyes presents six short pieces written by young Gazan authors, performed by local artists at the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote. The programme forms part of a…
Free (booking required)
Friday 16 October
The Women’s Health Edit Sligo
Sligo City Hall Quay Street, SligoJoin us at The Women's Health Edit Sligo for a fun, empowering lunch time focused on wellness with female health expert & pharmacist
Free
Conal Gallen – How’s Your Father?
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoConal Gallen returns to the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote for a new comedy play titled How’s Your Father?. The show promises a lively mix of mistaken identities and family…
€28 (plus booking fees)
Jack Lukeman
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoJack Lukeman returns to Sligo for an intimate two‑hour concert at the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Known for his rich voice and theatrical delivery, the Irish singer‑songwriter will draw from his back…
€30/15u18s (plus booking fees)
Saturday 17 October
Beginners DIY with Stef – Sligo Town
Abbeyquarter Community Centre Devins Drive, F91 KNN3, SligoJoin Stef for a relaxed, hands-on Beginner DIY Workshop designed to give you the essential DIY skills you’ve always wanted to learn!
118.95 EUR
Made in Tennessee
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoEnjoy an evening of country music at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, where a line‑up of top UK country players will guide you through the genre’s history—from its Southern US roots…
€29/14.50u18s (plus booking fees)
Theme Night Social – The Beatles
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoEnjoy an evening of classic songs as Theme Night Social turns its focus to The Beatles. Kieran Quinn and the Theme Night Band will guide the night with a selection of…
€30/15u18s (plus booking fees)
Sunday 18 October
The Addams Family
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoThe Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote will host a lively performance of The Addams Family on Sunday 18 October. This family‑friendly show brings the iconic, macabre household of Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday,…
€7 (plus booking fees)
Goodfellas
Art Deco Theatre Ballymote, Co. SligoEnjoy an evening of performing and visual arts with the show “Goodfellas” at the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote. The programme promises a compelling experience for fans of drama and…
€10 (plus booking fees)
Theme Night Social – The Beatles
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoEnjoy an evening of classic Beatles songs performed live at the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo. The Theme Night Social brings together Kieran Quinn and the Theme Night Band for…
€30/15u18s (plus booking fees)
Monday 19 October
Eerieland: Ghost Stories of the North & North West of Ireland
Hawk’s Well Theatre Hawk's Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, SligoAndrew Johnston, known for his work with Alternative Ulstours, will present a talk exploring a selection of ghostly legends from the north and north‑west of Ireland. The programme moves through…
€15/13.50conc. (plus booking fees)
Tuesday 20 October
SLIGO- Megan McKay is a “Loveable Chancer”
Lillie’s Cocktail Bar Sligo Bridge Street, SligoAfter the success of her first two solo shows "The last laugh" and "Dont tell me ma" McKay returns for her first tour
6.13 GBP – 11.55 GBP
Thursday 22 October
Broker Bootcamp: Compliance (SLIGO)
4 Star Sligo Southern Hotel & Leisure Centre Strandhill Road, SligoIn-person Broker Bootcamp bringing financial brokers & advisors fully up to speed on their 2026 compliance obligations.
549 EUR
- Brunch-life: 25 Years of Westlife
- Maugherow’s Big Fat Mock Christening!
- John Colleary presents THE SKETCH PISTOLS
Saturday 24 October
Brunch-life: 25 Years of Westlife
NORTH at The Address Sligo Quay Street, SligoCelebrate 25 years of Westlife with good vibes, great food, and all the hits at Brunch-life!
54.60 EUR
Maugherow’s Big Fat Mock Christening!
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo Ballincar, Rosses Point, Co. SligoLast year Larry & Bridie said 'I do'. This year the story continues...join them again for another night of fun, laughter, community & chaos!
65 EUR – 650 EUR
John Colleary presents THE SKETCH PISTOLS
Ellens Pub Maugherow, Ballinfull, Co. SligoJOHN COLLEARY presents THE SKETCH PISTOLS. a cracking combo of punk rock classic covers and comedy sketch mayhem.
17.07 EUR
Sunday 25 October
Elise Frank Trio
Yeats Society Sligo O'Connell Street, Hyde Bridge, SligoElise Frank Trio comes to Sligo with a raw, soulful blend of blues, rock and soul. An electrifying live act not to be missed! #cultur2026
11.38 EUR
Monday 26 October
Intro: Tree Identification
Gleniff Horseshoe, Sligo Barytes Mill Site, Ballintrillick, Co. SligoDiscover our local trees through species identification, storytelling and exploration of their cultural heritage.
22.38 GBP
Halloween Teen Toffs – DJ Ois Bosh
Lola Montez John F Kennedy Parade, SligoHalloween Teen Toffs - DJ Ois Bosh
21.83 EUR
Friday 30 October
Halloween Glow Walk
Mitchell Curley Park Ballydoogan, SligoFancy-dress, glow-in-the-dark walk in aid of North West Hospice
