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There are hundreds of festivals and special events that take place in County Clare throughout the year. Below is a selection of the bigger events. TIP: Filter below to reflect your interests and the dates you are visiting.

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Events at Theatres and Performance Venues in Clare

Events year-round at performance venues across Clare

County Clare

Discover events at Clare’s theatres, castles, and venues — from live music and theatre to medieval banquets, Irish nights, and dance year-round.

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Joanie Madden’s May Day Festival

Friday, 1 May to Monday, 4 May 2026

Miltown Malbay, Co Clare.

A new traditional, folk and comtemporary music festival in Miltown Malbay.

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Burren Slow Food Festival

Sunday, 10th May, 2026

Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare.

Experience cookery demos, farmers market, yoga classes, a historical walk and children’s entertainment, as well as the Burren Banquet.

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Fleadh Nua Festival

Saturday, 23rd May to Monday, 1st June, 2025

Ennis, Co. Clare

Fleadh Nua is an exciting festival, with concerts, céilis, music sessions, recitals, Irish dance competitions and street entertainment.

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Cool For Kids

Free To Visit

Mountshannon Arts Festival

Thursday,30th May to Monday,1st June, 2026

Mountshannon, Co. Clare

This annual festival is a highlight of the year, offering a fun-filled long weekend for all the family.

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Free To Visit

Doonbeg International Jazz Festival

Friday, 29th May to Monday, 1st June 2026

Doonbeg, West Clare

The liveliest little Jazz Festival in the West, featuring bands from Europe, UK and all over Ireland. All events are free.

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Tour de Burren

Saturday, 20th June, 2026

Barefield, Co. Clare

The Tour de Burren is a well known annual leisure cycling event held in Clare, showcasing the unique landscape of the Burren and parts of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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