Experience ten days of world-class chess, culture, and family fun at the Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026, featuring Ireland’s top classical tournament, workshops, music, nature events, and community activities in Ireland’s northwest.
Visitors to the Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 can enjoy ten days of world-class chess, vibrant cultural experiences, and family-friendly activities in Ireland’s northwest. Highlights include Ireland’s only nine-round open classical tournament offering master-title opportunities, plus simultaneous exhibitions, workshops, themed social events, an astronomy night, guided nature outings, and traditional music.
Four tournaments cater to all ages, with student competitions adding energy to the festival. A professional smart-board hall enhances the experience. A community beach cleanup with Clean Coasts and local business partnerships offer visitors meaningful and enjoyable ways to explore Sligo’s hospitality and culture.
