Brigid, Spirit of Kildare 2026 Festival
Five days of music, art, culture, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Brigid’s enduring legacy and spirit.
The Brigid 2026 | Spirit of Kildare Festival is an inclusive county-wide celebration that invites locals and visitors to experience Kildare’s creativity, culture, and community spirit.
Kildare County Council is delighted to announce that the festival will run this year from Thursday 29 January to Monday 2 February.
The festival delivers a vibrant, five-day programme of music, art, culture, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Brigid’s enduring legacy and spirit.
Enjoy unforgettable performances from chart-topping bands, headline acts, and thrilling live events. The festival programme features an incredible lineup of artists, performers, and family-friendly experiences.
The 2026 programme builds on the success of previous years, offering a mix of free and ticketed events, designed to welcome all audiences and celebrate the best of Kildare’s culture and community.
Picture This, The Homecoming
***********SOLD OUT************ Kildare County Council and the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 are delighted to announce that one of Ireland’s biggest bands,…
Gurriers
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SUPPORT ACT, PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. Eircode: W91 X77F Doors: 19:30pm Time: 20:00pm Date: 30/01/26 Over 16’s accompanied.…
The Blindboy Podcast Live
Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91…
Carrying Her Flame
LUXE will lead a grand fiery processional event for the Spirit of Kildare Festival. Mark the end of the darkness of Winter and the…
Celine Byrne
Date: 31/01/26 Venue: St. Brigid’s Cathedral Time: 9 p.m. Doors open 8:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SUPPORT ACT, PLEASE ARRIVE ON…
Taylor Swift Party
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 01/02/26 Time: 11 a.m. Doors open 10:30…
Altan and Madra Salach
Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Over 16’s accompanied. Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co.…
How to Gael Live
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 02/02/26 Time: 14:00 Doors open 13:30 Arrive…
Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes and Paul Noonan, an evening of collaboration and song
Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes and Paul Noonan have always individually danced between genres as artists. Collaboration is part of the makeup of each of…