Festivals & Events

Fleadh Cheoil Mullingar 2023

6 August - 14 August 2023 Mullingar

The world’s largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 is set to return to Mullingar, taking place from the 6th to 14th of August 2023.

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Mullingar Parkrun

Every Saturday Morning at 9.30am

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every Saturday at 9:30am from the Old Rail Trail Car Park, Newbrook Bridge, Mullingar. The route takes in the scenic Old Rail Trail and Royal Canal Greenways.

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Athlone ParkRun

Every Saturday Morning at 9.30am Athlone

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Happening every Saturday at 9.30am at the Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

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Collinstown Market 2nd April 2023

Every Second Sunday Collinstown

Collinstown Farmers Market, set in the idyllic village of Collinstown Westmeath, takes place every other Sunday from 11.30am to 1.30pm at the Collinstown Dance Hall. With indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll find a variety of goods available.

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Murtagh's Organic Farm Country Farmers Market & Open Farm

March 2023 Mullingar

A Farmer's Market with a difference! Browse the many stalls and pick up some lovely produce & visit all the farm and rescue animals, including their new donkeys. We have a wide range of locally sourced in season fruit & vegetables, organic duck & hen eggs, home baking, arts & crafts, flowers, personalised gifts and much more.

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Mullingar Food Market Every Saturday

Every Saturday 9.30am-2pm Mullingar

Every Saturday Mullingar Food Market takes place in the Parish Community Centre from 9.30-2pm. Lots of local fresh produce each week, baked goods, great coffee and seating area.

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The Market Clonmellon

Every Second Sunday Clonmellon

Launching their 2023 Season in March, hours will be 11-1.30pm. Fresh food & crafts in the historic Old Market Square. Shop or relax with a coffee/snack in our Eat Space! The Market is hosted by Clonmellon Community Council.

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The 4 of Us Live at Dead Centre Brewing

31st March 2023 Athlone

The 4 Of Us are coming to Dead Centre Brewing Athlone. Catch the guys live and acoustic at a very intimate gig on the March 31st 2023.

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Belvedere House. Gardens & Park Easter Event

9th & 10th April 2023 Mullingar

This Easter event is one for all the family to enjoy, taking place in the beautiful Belvedere House, Gardens & Park on April 9th & 10th. Take part in an outdoor trail, meet and interact with some cute animals along the way. The Easter Bunny will be waiting to meet you when your finished the trail.

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Easter at Athlone Castle

9th April 2023 Athlone

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is delighted to welcome visitors to our Easter Celebration at the Castle on Saturday 9th April 2023. During this fun packed day, our young visitors are invited to take part in an Easter Trail through the Visitor Centre where they will learn fun facts about Irish Easter customs and traditions, solve puzzles and decorate their own Easter Egg.

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All Ireland Drama Festival

27 April - 5 May 2023 Athlone

The 2023 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre Athlone from Thursday 27th April to Friday 5th May 2023. There will be a presentation of awards on Saturday 6th May.

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Westmeath Bachelor Festival - 2023 date to be confirmed

Mullingar

The competition to find Ireland's most eligible bachelor takes place in Mullngar, 2023 dates to be confirmed. This will be a three-day Music & Entertainment Festival happening in the heart of Ireland.

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Bealtaine Fire Festival

6 May 2023 Loughnavalley

On the 6th May 2023 The Bealtaine Fire Celebration on the Hill of Uisneach will take place. The day will be action-packed with music, art installations, craft & traditional workshops, stalls, talks and demonstrations, games for children, yoga, healing & mindfulness sessions amongst many other offerings, culminating as the sun sets, with the lighting of the Great Bealtaine Fire !

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