# Festivals in Downpatrick | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Downpatrick. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Downpatrick

- **Event Name**: Crossgar 10k
  - **Description**: � CROSSGAR 10K – ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Crossgar Summer Festival Road Race returns on Wednesday 5th August 2026, bringing runners from across the area together for a brilliant evening of racing and community spirit.

Hosted by Crossgar Community Associatio
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  - **Date**: Wed Aug 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/downpatrick/crossgar-10k/200029787848458
  - **Venue**: Crossgar War Memorial Hall
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- **Event Name**: Killyleagh Show 2026
  - **Description**: Killyleagh Show 2026
We are delighted to announce that Killyleagh Show will be held on 27th June 2026 for another year of great competition and hopefully better weather🤞
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/downpatrick/killyleagh-show-2026/200029900242909
  - **Venue**: 32-34 Ringdufferin Road, Toye, Killyleagh, Killyleagh
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- **Event Name**: Downpatrick Diesel Gala 2026
  - **Description**: Our annual diesel event returns for 2026 in its new summer timeslot,  the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend.

It would be hard to beat the 2025 diesel gala for surprises, but we are trying our best. The day will consist of:

Cab rides within the
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/downpatrick/downpatrick-diesel-gala-2026/200030039388031
  - **Venue**: Downpatrick Railway Station, Market Street, BT30 6LZ
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## Trending Events in Downpatrick

- **Event Name**: Emer Maguire : Perfectly Chaotic
  - **Description**: NI Comedy Presents:
EMER MAGUIRE: PERFECTLY CHAOTIC

With Emer’s brand new stand up tour show PERFECTLY CHAOTIC selling out Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, more tour dates have just been added due to incredible demand!

Known for her powerful storytelling, lig
  - **Venue**: 2-6 Irish Street , BT30 6BP Downpatrick, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Beyond the Wall Sprint Triathlon 2026
  - **Description**: We’re delighted to confirm the return of the Beyond the Wall Sprint Triathlon on Saturday 13th June 2026, at Castle Ward. 

The event was shortlisted by Triathlon Ireland for Event of the Year 2025 and is proudly part of the National Series again this yea
  - **Venue**: Castle Ward National Trust
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- **Event Name**: Port Car Scene – 10 Year Anniversary Show & Shine, Drift & Diff Day
  - **Description**: Port Car Scene, alongside Bishopscourt Diff & Drift, proudly presents our 10 Year Anniversary Old School Show & Shine, Diff & Drift Meet at Bishopscourt – Northern Ireland’s home of drifting.

📍 Location: Bishopscourt, 77b Ardglass Road, Downp
  - **Venue**: Bishopscourt Diff and Drift
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- **Event Name**: The Jurassic Express
  - **Description**: Dare you experience the dangers and excitement of the Jurassic Express?

Get out the safari suit and dust off your pith helmet – it’s dinosaur time! Join our heritage diesel train for a trip to a mystery destination* to enjoy the country’s original and be
  - **Venue**: Downpatrick Railway Station, Market Street, BT30 6LZ
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- **Event Name**: Summer Music Series with Lonesome George
  - **Description**: Lonesome George’s song-writing (in both English and Irish language) deals with love, life and revolution; addressing mental health, the treatment of refugees and the environmental crisis. These ideas are brought to life through multi-layered riff-led groo
  - **Venue**: Castle Ward National Trust, BT30 7BA Strangford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Summer Music Series with Alan Baxter Scott
  - **Description**: Grab a blanket, round up your favourite people, and stretch out in the summer sun. Bring a picnic or pick up a treat from the tearoom—either way, the vibe is relaxed, the music’s live, and the backdrop is unbeatable.
No booking needed, just drop in and en
  - **Venue**: Castle Ward National Trust, BT30 7BA Strangford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Crossgar 10k
  - **Description**: � CROSSGAR 10K – ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Crossgar Summer Festival Road Race returns on Wednesday 5th August 2026, bringing runners from across the area together for a brilliant evening of racing and community spirit.

Hosted by Crossgar Community Associatio
  - **Venue**: Crossgar War Memorial Hall
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- **Event Name**: Annual Formal
  - **Description**: ✨ Annual Formal 2026 ✨

We’re excited to share details of our Annual Formal for adults with a learning disability – now in its 23rd year! 💃🕺

This is always such a special night, bringing everyone together for music, dancing and lots of fun. We’re proud t
  - **Venue**: 2 CUMULUS HEIGHTS, BALLYVANGE, BT30 6WT Downpatrick, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Burke and Hare
  - **Description**: Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen

This Halloween, dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours brings his 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out talk about William Burke and William Hare to Down Arts Centre on Friday 30
  - **Venue**: 2-6 Irish Street , BT30 6BP Downpatrick, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Downpatrick?
  - **A:** Crossgar 10k (Wed Aug 05 2026 at 05:00 pm at Crossgar War Memorial Hall), Killyleagh Show 2026 (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:00 am at 32-34 Ringdufferin Road, Toye, Killyleagh, Killyleagh), Downpatrick Diesel Gala 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:30 am at Downpatrick Railway Station, Market Street, BT30 6LZ).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Downpatrick?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Downpatrick on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Downpatrick?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Downpatrick?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Downpatrick include Crossgar War Memorial Hall, 32-34 Ringdufferin Road, Toye, Killyleagh, Killyleagh, Downpatrick Railway Station, Market Street, BT30 6LZ.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Downpatrick?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Downpatrick include Crossgar Community Association, Killyleagh Show, Downpatrick and County Down Railway.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Downpatrick?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Downpatrick.

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