As a destination that is world-renowned for the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and festival scene, rich heritage, exceptional local food and drink and the warmest of welcomes, Kerry should be at the top of everyone’s list this year. Having a look around the county as to what’s happening this bank holiday weekend both locals and visitors are spoilt for choice.
To help you plan your June bank holiday weekend in Kerry, we’ve created a list of some of the events happening around the county, check them out below!
Ireland BikeFest Killarney
Ireland BikeFest is back! Rock and ride in Killarney this June Bank Holiday at Ireland’s largest free open motorcycle and music festival. Highlights include the Bike Village, the Harley-Davidson® Experiential Zone, Custom Bike Show and ride outs on the Wild Atlantic Way.
3 stages of live music feature headline acts Bon Giovi, JoanovArc, The Irish Rolling Stones, Hells Bells and Abuse your Illusion Guns N’Roses tribute.
Supported by Harley-Davidson®, The Gleneagle Hotel and Fáilte Ireland. Funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media’s Local Live Performance Programming Scheme with support from Kerry County Council.
For more details and a full programme of events click here
Listowel Writers’ Week
Lovely Listowel. The beautiful north Kerry town is home to a very special writers’ week that takes place each June, this year from the 1st – 5th. Ireland’s oldest literary and arts festival gives writers, artists and poets the opportunity to gather in this wonderful heritage town.
Writing of all genres is promoted within a creative environment in which literature can be appreciated by the widest possible audience – where writers and readers gather to celebrate the written word together.
With a programme packed full of events such as literary panel discussions, moderated talks, poetry readings, cultural tours and much more, Listowel is well worth putting on your list for the beginning of June.
For more details and a full programme of events click here
Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
Things are a little different at Siamsa Tíre this summer. The team at the National Folk Theatre of Ireland and Tralee’s arts centre is looking forward to a more diverse offering than usual during the busy season including comedy gigs, music concerts and theatre; the summer programme of events is one to keep an eye on. We’ve picked out two unique shows taking place there this bank holiday weekend.
Friday 27th May a concert featuring Leonard Barry and Seamie O’Dowd. A native of Tralee, Leonard is widely regarded as one of the best pipers in Ireland. Seamie is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who often performs with Christie Moore. The music they make together is not to be missed.
Sunday May 29th, Siamsa Tíre will host a Dance Showcase with the Irish Dance World Cup Team. These are dancers from all over Ireland who will represent the country at the Dance World Cup in Spain this June. Expect to see ballet, lyrical, contemporary and jazz dances featured in their world-class routines.
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KFest, Killorglin
Kfest, Killorglin Arts Festival began in 2013; with an emphasis on emerging artists and musicians KFest uses unoccupied spaces around Killorglin to become bespoke pop-up galleries and venues over the June Bank Holiday weekend (3rd – 6th June).
Embracing all forms of Art and all types of people the festival caters for a wide audience including adults, teenagers and children. The festival’s primary focus lies on promoting and exhibiting Irish art, it’s a place where artists can showcase their talents and promote their work and share ideas and interact with like-minded individuals.
This year the festival has an incredible line-up, from pop-up galleries and fairy trails to craft fairs, musical storytelling and poetry of comedy.
For more details and a full programme of events click here
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