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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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    Willie Clancy Summer School
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    Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy/ Willie Clancy Summer School

    Sunday, 5 July to Sunday, 12 July 2026

    Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point, Quilty & Mullagh, West Clare
    This week-long summer school and festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance, comprises practical tuition with lectures and concerts.
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    Armada Willie
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    Armada Festival of Music and Dancing during Willie Clancy Week

    Sunday, 5th July, 2026

    Spainsh Point, West Clare
    Armada Festival of Music and Dancing during Willie Clancy Week 2026 from Sunday 5th to 12th July.
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    International Cycling Race for 16 – 18 year olds.

    Tuesday, 7th July, 2026 to Sunday, 12th July, 2026

    Ennis, Co Clare
    International Cycling Race for 16 – 18 year olds.
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    The Long Grazing Acre at Common Knowledge

    Friday, 10th July, 2026

    Kilfenora, Co. Clare
    A weekend of music, songs, talks, skill-sharing and demonstrations celebrating Irish Travellers’ contribution to traditional Irish music, culture and craft.
    The Long Grazing Acre at Common Knowledge
    Scoil Scairte Summer School
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    Scoil Scairte Summer School

    Thursday, 28 July to Sunday, 02 August 2026

    The Common Knowledge Centre, The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark, Co. Clare.
    A 6-day cultural immersion in language, land, lineage & belonging on Ireland’s west coast, led by artists, activists and wisdom keepers.
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    Kilrush Traditional Music & Set dancing Festival 2023
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    Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival

    July 30, 2026 → August 3, 2026

    Kilrush, West Clare
    Dance your way into the week-long Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival, and enjoy céilís, music, workshops, concerts, dance displays, & so much
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    Scariff Harbour Festival
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    Scariff Harbour Festival

    Thursday, Saturday, 30th August, 2026

    Scariff, Co.Clare
    A weekend of activities, fun and music celebrating the amenities of Scariff and the surrounding East Clare countryside.
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    Kilmihil Festival of Fun

    Saturday, 1st August, to Monday, 3rd August, 2026.

    Kilmihil, Co. Clare
    Annual Kilmihil Festival of Fun over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
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