49th

Clifden Arts Festival

The longest-running community arts festival in Ireland, Clifden Community Arts Festival, now heading into its 49th year, will take place from September 17-27 and yet again promises to have something to excite everyone in the 2026 programme.

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Volunteer Information Evening

August 7, 2026
Would you like to be part of this year's Clifden Arts Festival? Join us at…

The First Highlights for the 49th Clifden Arts Festival are up.

June 14, 2026
We are delighted to reveal the first two headline acts for this year’s festival On…

Clifden Arts Festival Presents Performers from ZUŠ Sliač, Slovakia, May 16th, 4pm.

May 11, 2026
The ZUŠ Sliač School of Art and Music, founded in 1965, is a long-established creative…

Clifden Arts Festival 2026 Arts Trail Open Call

April 10, 2026
OPEN-CALL ARTS TRAIL APPLICATION The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 pm on 4th…

Clifden Arts Festival 2026 Visual Arts Open Call

April 10, 2026
The Clifden Arts Festival is delighted to announce our 2026 open call for all artists…

Clifden Arts Society 2026 Concerts

March 23, 2026
February 26 - 8pm - Clifden Station House Theatre - €15 Music Network presents another…
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