Brigid, Spirit of Kildare
Five days of music, art, culture, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Brigid’s enduring legacy and spirit.
The Brigid 2026 | Spirit of Kildare Festival is an inclusive county-wide celebration that invites locals and visitors to experience Kildare’s creativity, culture, and community spirit.
Kildare County Council is delighted to announce that the festival will run this year from Thursday 29 January to Monday 2 February.
The festival delivers a vibrant, five-day programme of music, art, culture, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Brigid’s enduring legacy and spirit.
Enjoy unforgettable performances from chart-topping bands, headline acts, and thrilling live events. The festival programme features an incredible lineup of artists, performers, and family-friendly experiences.
The 2026 programme builds on the success of previous years, offering a mix of free and ticketed events, designed to welcome all audiences and celebrate the best of Kildare’s culture and community.
Picture This, The Homecoming
***********SOLD OUT************ Kildare County Council and the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 are delighted to announce that one of Ireland’s biggest bands,…
Spirit of Kildare Awards 2026
Brigid – Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 and Kildare County Council are delighted to announce the launch of the Spirit of Kildare Awards 2026,…
Gurriers
Eircode: W91 X77F Doors: 19:30pm Time: 20:00pm Over 16’s accompanied. Tickets on sale at the below link: https://events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/gurriers-naas Hailing from various parts of Ireland,…
The Blindboy Podcast Live
Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/blindboy-podcast-live-naas Join Blindboy and other guests, for the Blindboy Podcast Live, in this ticketed…
Luxe – February 1st 2026
LUXE will lead a grand fiery processional event for the Spirit of Kildare Festival. Mark the end of the darkness of Winter and the…
Celine Byrne
Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/celine-byrne-kildare An unforgettable evening with Kildare native and internationally acclaimed soprano, Celine Byrne. Celebrated as…
Jack L
Ticket price subsidised by Brigid Spirit of Kildare Festival. Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/jack-l-Celbridge Renowned for his extraordinary voice,…
Taylor Swift Party
Date: February 1st 2026 Location: Naas Time: Morning Join Lisa Murray, Ireland’s biggest Swiftie, as she takes over for the ultimate Swiftie party packed…
Altan
Tickets are now on sale at the below link: events.ticketbooth.eu/tickets/altan-naas Over 16’s accompanied. Altan stands firmly at the forefront of traditional Irish music—trailblazers who…
B is for Bríd
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Time: Morning Kildare’s own Green Grannies will bring a specially…