The 60th annual Ballinamore Family Festival will take place from 9–16 August 2026 in County Leitrim, featuring a week of music, art, water activities, and celebrations. Its summer festival often featuring live performances from Irish country artists
Running for almost 60 years, it is a major annual highlight in South Leitrim, drawing large crowds and offering a full week of events from 9–16 August each year.
Free open‑air concerts, the festival is famous for nightly concerts on the Main Street platform, featuring top Irish acts such as Mike Denver, Derek Ryan, Sean Magee, and Johnny Brady. Most performances are completely free.
Family‑focused activities, days are packed with children’s events: funfairs, teddy bear picnics, duck hunts, water sports, GAA competitions, arts and crafts, treasure hunts, and more.
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