Festivals
There are several great festivals and events on in Kerry all year round. Below are links to give you more information about these.
The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dancing Festival
The 'Shindig' is a fun packed weekend of great Irish music, singing, workshops and set dancing on in January in Tralee.
Writer’s Week is a festival devoted to the cause of the writer and this is achieved through workshops, readings, lectures, drama and exhibitions.
Kerry Fashion Weekend
In the Kingdom of Style. Two day festival celebrating the best of Kerry, Irish and international festival.
The festival includes top international artists, street entertainment and an arts programme.
Killarney Races (May, July and August Meetings)
Killarney’s unique setting combined with great racing, great entertainment and wonderful festival atmosphere makes if a fantastic great day out.
Cahersiveen Celtic Festival Of Music & The Arts
This festival offers musical entertainment, art exhibitions, workshops in Irish music, dance and language, children’s entertainment and walks.
Brendan Kennelly Summer Festival
An eclectic mix of literature, drama, art, song and dance with something for all the family.
Puck Fair is one of Ireland's oldest festivals. It takes place over 3 days in Killorglin every year.
The International Rose of Tralee festival takes place every year in August.
A great day out is always guaranteed at Listowel Races for a week in September.
Traditional Irish music festival in Castleisland based on the late fiddle player Patrick O’Keeffe’s “Sliabh Luachra” style of fiddle playing.
Annual Christmas in Killarney festival will take place again this December. For the 6th year running the festival aims to put smiles on faces all over Ireland as we re-discover the Magic of Christmas.
