Brigid, Spirit of Kildare 2026 Festival
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,…
Gurriers
Eircode: W91 X77F Doors: 19:30pm Time: 20:00pm Over 16’s accompanied. Tickets on sale below: Buy Tickets Hailing from various parts of Ireland, Gurriers—Dan Hoff…
The Blindboy Podcast Live
Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Join Blindboy and other guests, for the Blindboy Podcast Live, in this ticketed event which…
Carrying Her Flame
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 below: Buy Tickets An unforgettable evening with Kildare native and internationally acclaimed soprano, Celine Byrne. Celebrated as one of…
Jack L
Ticket price subsidised by Brigid Spirit of Kildare Festival. Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Renowned for his extraordinary voice, theatrical flair,…
Taylor Swift Party
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below:…
Altan
Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Over 16’s accompanied. Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91…
Fireside Stories with Volkidana
Show Times: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm Free Outdoor Event Volkidana brings a breathtaking fireside storytelling spectacle to Maynooth—where myth blazes to life through puppetry,…
How to Gael Live
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Tickets available below: Buy Tickets ‘How To Gael is Ireland’s…