# What's On In Sligo, SO This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Sligo, Sligo is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Sligo, Sligo this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Sligo

- **Event Name**: Darkness into Light Sligo 2026
  - **Description**: Save the date for Darkness into Light Sligo 
9th May 2026
ATU Knocknarea Arena @ 4.15 am
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 04:15 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/darkness-into-light-sligo-2026/200029909446939
  - **Venue**: ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena
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- **Event Name**: What's new in Cardiology? Evidence, excellence and everyday practice
  - **Description**: All healthcare professionals are warmly invited to join us for this cardiology conference.About this EventWe are delighted to announce our upcoming Cardiology Conference.   All healthcare professionals are warmly invited
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/whats-new-in-cardiology-evidence-excellence-and-everyday-practice/100001984138239887
  - **Venue**: Sligo Park Hotel
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, conferences, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: SquareSundays May 10th
  - **Description**: Time for a visit to Tubbercurry, first of three dates this year. 
May 10th, August 9th for the Sligo Haulage Festival event and December 26th for St. Stephen's Day. 
looking forward to seeing you all and thanks for supporting our events to date.
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/squaresundays-may-10th/200029973857613
  - **Venue**: The Square,, Tubbercurry, Ireland
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- **Event Name**: Willow Weaving Workshop
  - **Description**: Friday May 8th

10am - 1pm

We are thrilled to invite Helena back again for this ever popular course in early summer!

Join Helena aka The Willow Woman and learn how to weave your own Sweet Pea Obelisk. 
No experience necessary - all tools and materials p
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/willow-weaving-workshop/200029655193143
  - **Venue**: Ardcarne Garden Centre
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## 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**: 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**: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra has 56 upcoming events.Roachford has 35 upcoming events.Ruby Turner has 1 upcoming events.Note: Under 14's accompanied
  - **Venue**: Knocknarea Arena
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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**: LOVE IS A STRANGER  | Juniper Barn 2026
  - **Description**: Another Love Story returns to the stunning North West, for the third edition of Love Is A Stranger : Juniper Barn | May 15th - 17th 2026.About this EventAnother Love Story are thrilled to
  - **Venue**: Juniper Barn
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- **Event Name**: Eddi Reader in Sligo
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Eddi Reader Live at Hawks Well Theatre on Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Eddi Reader is taking over Hawks Well Theatre on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and wit
  - **Venue**: Hawks Well Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Darkness into Light Sligo 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 04:15 am at ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena), What's new in Cardiology? Evidence, excellence and everyday practice (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am at Sligo Park Hotel), SquareSundays May 10th (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am at The Square,, Tubbercurry, Ireland), Willow Weaving Workshop (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Ardcarne Garden Centre).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Sligo?
  - **A:** What's new in Cardiology? Evidence, excellence and everyday practice (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am at Sligo Park Hotel).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Sligo this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Darkness into Light Sligo 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 04:15 am at ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena), SquareSundays May 10th (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am at The Square,, Tubbercurry, Ireland).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Sligo in May 2026?
  - **A:** Darkness into Light Sligo 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 04:15 am at ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena), What's new in Cardiology? Evidence, excellence and everyday practice (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am at Sligo Park Hotel), SquareSundays May 10th (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am at The Square,, Tubbercurry, Ireland), Willow Weaving Workshop (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Ardcarne Garden Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Sligo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Sligo include ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena, Sligo Park Hotel, The Square,, Tubbercurry, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Sligo include Darkness into Light Sligo, HSE West Northwest, Square Sundays.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Sligo?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Sligo.

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