Brigid 2026

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.

Taking place from Thursday 29 January to Monday 2 February,  the festival honours St. Brigid, Ireland’s only female patron saint and her lasting legacy as a symbol of compassion, inspiration, and equality.

Now firmly established as one of Ireland’s leading cultural festivals, the Spirit of Brigid brings together music, art, storytelling, wellness, and family events across towns and villages throughout the county.