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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Body & Soul Festival

16-18 June 2023 Clonmellon

Boutique, unique and carefully curated, Body & Soul 2023 is taking place on the Summer Solstice Weekend 16-18 June at Ballinlough Castle.

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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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The Old Rail Trail Junior Parkrun

Every Sunday at 9.30am Mullingar

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors.​ Happening every Sunday at 9.30am taking place at the Old Rail Trail Greenway Mullingar. First Junior Parkrun is taking place on April 23rd 2023.

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Collinstown Farmers Market

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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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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Sense & Sensibility – Chapterhouse Outdoor Garden Theatre Belvedere House, Gardens & Park

15 June 2023 Mullingar

Experience the magic of outdoor theatre at Belvedere House, Gardens & Park on June 15th. Chapterhouse Outdoor Garden Theatre presents Sense & Sensibility, a magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint.

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Tullynally Castle Plant Fair

24 June 2023 Castlepollard

Tullynally Plant Fair 24th JUNE 2023. This annual is very popular with garden enthusiasts. This is your chance to stock up on rare and exciting plants which are not readily available at garden centres.

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The Importance of Being Earnest, Outdoor Theatre at Belvedere House, Gardens & Park

29 June 2023 Mullingar

Enjoy Oscar Wilde’s finest and most eccentric romantic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest as an outdoor theatre event taking place at Belvedere House, Gardens & Park on the 29th June at 7pm.

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Festival Mna at Dun na Si Amenity & Heritage Park

1 July 2023 Moate

Festival Mná is a wellness festival for women with some of Ireland's top holistic influencers who will share their knowledge. It takes place at Dun na Si Amenity & Heritage Park on July 1st from 11-7pm.

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Plant Fair at Belvedere House, Garden & Park

22 July 2023 Mullingar

The Plant Fair is back at Belvedere House, Gardens & Park! Taking place on July 22nd 11-5pm. Specialist nurseries will be outdoor with an array of rare and unusual plants, and advice on care, planting and much more.

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Westmeath Bachelor Festival

29 July 2023 Mullingar

The competition to find Ireland's most eligible bachelor takes place in Mullingar Sat 29th July in Mullingar Arts Centre.

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Vikings Festival at Dún na Sí

29 & 30 July 2023 Moate

The Vikings will descend on Dún na Sí Heritage park on 29 & 30 of July. This family fun event is not to be missed! The Vikings will take you on an adventure like no other, their battle reenactments will both thrill and shock.

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