Bealtaine Festival
About Bealtaine Festival
Bealtaine Festival
Ireland | May 2026
Bealtaine Festival returns this May for its 31st year, bringing a nationwide celebration of the arts and ageing to communities across Ireland. The month-long programme features events in every county, with artists and organisations hosting activities across music, theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, film and storytelling.
Founded in 1995, the festival focuses on creativity in later life, encouraging participation and connection through the arts for those aged 50 and over. In 2025, more than 870 events took place across the country, highlighting the scale and reach of the festival at a local level.
Registration is now open for artists, groups and organisations interested in hosting events, with a wide mix of performances, workshops and community activities expected to take place throughout May.
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