# Events & Things To Do In Sligo, Sligo on 3rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Sligo, Sligo on 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Sligo, Sligo on 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Sligo

- **Event Name**: Easkey 5K Fun Run
  - **Description**: You are all welcome to join us on May 3rd for a Family 5K Fun Run! Help us raise funds in the memory of Orlagh Cawley Clarke for the incredible services provided by both SHOUT and North West Hospice. Orlagh herself was no stranger to running and raising f
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/easkey-5k-fun-run/200029851016850
  - **Venue**: Easkey
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Dawn Patrol Paddle (Morning Energy Experience)
  - **Description**: Start your day surrounded by nature with a peaceful sunrise paddle on Lough Gill, one of the most beautiful lakes in the northwest of Ireland.

As the first light of morning appears, we launch quietly onto the calm waters of the lake and glide through the
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 05:45 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/dawn-patrol-paddle-morning-energy-experience/200029915798737
  - **Venue**: doorly park, Sligo, Ireland
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- **Event Name**: Bone Machine plays the music of Tom Waits
  - **Description**: Bone Machine is a band of internationally renowned touring and recording musicians that perform a rebrand, melancholic, and punk jazz set.About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de4U43oyNBQ
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/bone-machine-plays-the-music-of-tom-waits/100001977297591323
  - **Venue**: Hawk's Well Theatre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: BENWISKIN SINGS: COMMUNITY SINGING WITH UNA MCCANN
  - **Description**: Overview
A joyful one day singing workshop - natural voice, rich harmonies, uplifting songs. All voices welcome. No experience needed.

Una McCann
Una is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland where she works as a choir leader, songwriter and musician. She ha
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/benwiskin-sings-community-singing-with-una-mccann/200029801340100
  - **Venue**: Ballintrillick , Sligo, Ireland F91 A389
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, holiday
- **Event Name**: Sligo Lawn Bowls - Open Day
  - **Description**: 📣 Thinking of Trying Lawn Bowls?

Membership is currently closed, however 12 potential places have been reserved for our Open Day.

Anyone interested in joining the club will be asked to attend the Open Day to be considered for membership, and priority wi
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/sligo-lawn-bowls-open-day/200029915799548
  - **Venue**: Cleveragh Park, Sligo, Ireland
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  - **Categories**: sports

## Trending Events in Sligo

- **Event Name**: Night and Day Festival Lough Key Forest Park
  - **Description**: Night and Day Festival 2026 Lineup Announcement 18th November 
• WHEN: Friday, May 29th – 31st May 2026
• Night and Day Festival Festival Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Photos by www.davidknightphotographer.com
• TICKETS: Early
  - **Venue**: Cootehall, Boyle, Ireland
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- **Event Name**: Night and Day 2026
  - **Description**: 🚨 Lineup announcement 🚨

We're delighted to be bringing you some great acts for Night and Day 2026 🌑☀

More acts will be announced early next year. 

We're expecting a sell-out so don't miss out :)

🎟 nightandday.ie/tickets

#NightDayFest #ForestsForPeopl
  - **Venue**: Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Ireland F52 PY66
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- **Event Name**: Jools Holland, Roachford, Ruby Turner in Sligo
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Jools Holland Live at Knocknarea Arena on Saturday, June 6, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Jools Holland is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like You Can't Hurry Lo
  - **Venue**: Knocknarea Arena
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Irish Concert Tour - Sligo Park Hotel
  - **Description**: Irish music star Michael English is delighted to announce a brand-new Irish concert tour for 2026 – and he’s bringing his spectacular live show to The Sligo Park Hotel on Thursday 16th April.

Special Guest: Brendan Shine

Tickets (32.50) on sale now from
  - **Venue**: Sligo Park Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 🌊 Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival ⚓

Set in the stunning coastal village of Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, the Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival is Ireland’s longest-running international sea shanty festival, celebrating maritime heritage, music, and community.

Each
  - **Venue**: Rosses Point, Co.Sligo
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- **Event Name**: 54th Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships
  - **Description**: The 54th Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships 2026 -

We are so pleased & excited to be able to announce that in September 2026 (19th - 25th), the skies above Lough Key Forest & Activity Park (our launch site), Boyle, Co. Roscommon will once aga
  - **Venue**: Lough Key Forest Park
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- **Event Name**: Sligo and St Angelas Open Day
  - **Description**: Join us for our ATU Open Day on our Sligo and St. Angelas campuses on Saturday, April 25th, from 10am to 1pm, and experience the energy, opportunity, and community that make this region such a fantastic place to study.

Throughout the event, you’ll have t
  - **Venue**: ATU Sligo & ATU St Angelas
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Sligo
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Derek Ryan Live at TBA on Sunday, July 19, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Derek Ryan is set to light up TBA with their unforgettable sound on Sunday, Ju
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Tobercurry
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Derek Ryan Live at TBA on Saturday, August 29, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Derek Ryan is set to light up TBA with their unforgettable sound on Saturd
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Easkey 5K Fun Run (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at Easkey), Dawn Patrol Paddle (Morning Energy Experience) (Sun May 03 2026 at 05:45 am at doorly park, Sligo, Ireland), Bone Machine plays the music of Tom Waits (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hawk's Well Theatre), BENWISKIN SINGS: COMMUNITY SINGING WITH UNA MCCANN (Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am at Ballintrillick , Sligo, Ireland F91 A389), Sligo Lawn Bowls - Open Day (Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cleveragh Park, Sligo, Ireland).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Bone Machine plays the music of Tom Waits (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hawk's Well Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Sligo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Sligo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Sligo?
  - **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 events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Sligo include Easkey, doorly park, Sligo, Ireland, Hawk's Well Theatre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Sligo include Easkey 5K Fun Run in memory of Orlagh, Sligo Bay SUP, Julyo.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Sligo.

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