Brigid – Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 and Kildare County Council are delighted to announce the launch of the Spirit of Kildare Awards 2026, a new initiative honouring the individuals and groups who embody Brigid’s values through their contributions to community life across the county.
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Kildare County Council and the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 are delighted to announce that one of Ireland’s biggest bands, Picture This, will headline this year’s celebrations. The band will return to their home county of Kildare for an unmissable performance in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy (R14 EW20), on Friday, 30 January 2026.Â
The homecoming concert titled The Spirit of Kildare Sessions will see the chart-topping band perform an intimate set at this legendary venue in the heart of Kildare. Tickets for the event are priced at €25 (+ Booking fee) and will go on sale in person at Dreamland Ballroom, Athy on the 6th of November from 12pm to 8pm.
Join Blindboy and other guests, for the Blindboy Podcast Live, in this ticketed event which will take place at “CruinniĂş Chill Dara”, Devoy Park, Naas as part of the Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026. Blindboy is a best selling Irish writer and podcaster. The Blindboy podcast has now exceeded 80 million listeners globally. […]
An unforgettable evening with Kildare native and internationally acclaimed soprano, Celine Byrne. Celebrated as one of opera's brightest stars, Celine's powerful and emotive voice has captivated audiences on the world's most prestigious stages. Now, she performs in the stunning and historic setting of St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare Town, for a rare and intimate concert. Don't […]
LUXE will lead a grand fiery processional event for the Spirit of Kildare Festival. Mark the end of the darkness of Winter and the return of light that is Spring in an immersive illumination of the streets of Kildare Town. This stunning, fiery display - offers a unique opportunity to experience the energy and magic […]