October-November 2026

The 2026 Westival will take place from Wednesday 28th October to Sunday 1st November in Westport.

The event, now in its 51st year, is the oldest music and arts festival in the West of Ireland.

Originally the festival was known as the Westport Arts & Music Festival and founded by some local volunteers.

It aims to showcase Ireland’s flourishing art scene, reflecting the creativity and spirit of its community.

Festivalgoers will enjoy stunning gigs, shows, workshops, and exhibitions that cater to all in many different venues including the Town Hall Theatre, the Old Dunnes Store Building, the Customs Hiuse Gallery, the W Cinema and the Clew Bay Hotel

The 2026 features include: (more to come)

Wednesday 28th October

• Na Cailleacha, “ About Time”
• The Crow Gallery
• Portraits of Home

Thursday 29th October

• Patrick O’Laoghaire
• Western Front Studio
• As Anail - Derval Dunford
• The Big Sing Along
• King
• Pam Lecky - The Wild Atlantic Murders

Friday 30th October

• Dave Lofts
• Strix Nebulosa (fire performer)
• Vino & Veritas. An Evening of Wine, Words and Wonder
• Snug
• Mist
• Read Aloud at Westport Library

Saturday 31st October

• Morshiúl na Samhna
• Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Campervan Wrinkle
• The Brennan Sisters
• One World Drumming Circle
• Nan Fee

Sunday 1st November

• Forever is Now
• Clew Bay Folk Club
• The Esposito Quartet - Westport Chamber Music Festival
• Conversation Parlour at the Mariner
• Guided Shamanic Journey with Monica Costello
• A Love Supreme - a Unique Performance of John Coltrane’s Iconic Suite

This year, the annual McGings Open Art Exhibition is back. Its theme will be the Irish Spiorad

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