Experience the vibrant events and festivals of Louth! From music and arts to food and heritage, explore what’s on and celebrate with us all year round. EVENTS AND WHAT'S ON Discover the best events in Drogheda EVENTS AND WHAT'S ON Discover the best events in Louth EVENTS AND WHAT'S ON Discover the best events in Louth Filter by Categories Select Categories 9 Sep - 16 Dec Film Club | Autumn/Winter 2025 Read More 3 Nov - 31 Dec MURAL TOURS | DRAWDA | Drogheda Urban Art Trail 2025 Read More 10 Dec Drop-In Life Drawing Read More 11 Dec Drogheda Classical Music Series: Ben Baker & Daniel Lebhardt Read More 11 Dec McHughs Traditional Irish Music Session Read More 12 Dec St Peter’s Male Voice Choir Concert: Wonderful Christmastime Read More 13 Dec All That Glitters, Naughty or Nice? Read More 13 - 14 Dec The Christmas Cottage Market Drogheda Read More 13 Dec Around Here the Birds Plant the Trees | Natalia Beylis | Night Moves Late Night at Droichead Read More 14 Dec Wellness at the Coach House Christmas Wreath Workshop Read More 16 Dec Silver Screen: Autumn/Winter 2025 - The Holdovers Read More 17 Dec Drop-In Life Drawing Read More 18 Dec McHughs Traditional Irish Music Session Read More 19 Dec Whistleblast's Winter Wonderland Read More 20 Dec Slow Sessions Read More 20 Dec The Cacks at Christmas Read More 7 Jan Drop-In Life Drawing Read More 14 Jan Drop-In Life Drawing Read More 15 - 18 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk | Liberty Panto Read More 21 Jan Drop-In Life Drawing Read More LOAD MORE

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K Pop Fun Tribute Show - Epic Entertainers LIVE Start Date Sunday 1 March 2026 End Date Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland +353 41 983 3946 VISIT WEBSITE This is an exciting, feel-good stage experience inspired by K Pop Demon Hunters and all your favourite hits. Created especially for children, it’s a fun mix of music, dancing, and singalong moments designed to capture the energy and excitement of K Pop in a way that young fans will love. 📍 Venue: Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Visit Website for more information and to book tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Silver Screen: Autumn/Winter 2025 - The Holdovers Start Date Tuesday 16 December 2025 End Date Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland +353 41 983 3946 VISIT WEBSITE See New and Classic films for free in Droichead's monthly SILVER SCREEN series, in Association with Access Cinema THE HOLDOVERS | Drama | Director Alexander Payne | 2024 | USA | 133 mins | CERT Club | Free From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them - a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) - and with the school's head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da'Vine Joy Randolph). 📍 Venue: Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda. Co. Louth Visit Website for more information. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Music Network presents Kevin Burke, Dermot Byrne, Noriana Kennedy & Jim Murray Start Date Thursday 19 February 2026 End Date Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland +353 41 983 3946 VISIT WEBSITE Kevin Burke, fiddle; Dermot Byrne, accordion; Noriana Kennedy, voice, 5-string banjo; Jim Murray, guitar. Music Network presents another unmissable collaboration featuring four extraordinary artists who have shared their music with audiences over four decades of its National Touring Programme. Accordion maestro Dermot Byrne, legendary fiddler and member of the iconic Bothy Band Kevin Burke, acclaimed singer-songwriter Noriana Kennedy (The Whileaways), and lauded guitarist Jim Murray come together for an exceptional nationwide tour in early 2026. This specially curated ensemble reflects the spirit of Music Network’s mission to make high-quality live music accessible to communities throughout Ireland. Their programme will feature inspired performances of traditional and contemporary material from four artists whose collective experience and creativity have carved a deep impression on the landscape of traditional Irish music. Audiences can look forward to an evening of remarkable musicianship, rich storytelling and joyful collaboration – in a fitting celebration of Music Network’s four decades of supporting and showcasing Ireland’s most gifted performers. 📍 Venue: Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Visit Website for more information and to book tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

St Peter’s Male Voice Choir Concert: Wonderful Christmastime Start Date Friday 12 December 2025 End Date West St, Moneymore, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 A068, Ireland VISIT WEBSITE St Peter’s Male Voice Choir and their musical director, Edward Holly, are delighted to announce their much loved annual Christmas concert 'Wonderful Christmastime' in St. Peters Church, Drogheda. With international guests; soprano Celine Byrne, violinist Jennifer Murphy, singer Claire Regan and a live orchestra of some of Ireland’s top musicians it will be a magical evening not to be missed!✨🎶💫🎄 Visit Website for more information and to buy tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Wellness at the Coach House Christmas Wreath Workshop Start Date Sunday 14 December 2025 End Date Townley Hall Rd, Glebe, Tullyallen Village, Co. Louth, A92 EA25, Ireland info@wellnessatthecoachhouse.com +353 87 799 7709 VISIT WEBSITE Join Wellness at the Coach House for a Christmas Wreath Workshop led by Florist Lisa Thurlow on Sunday 14th December, from 10am to 12pm ✨ This is your chance to spend a slow festive morning creating a wreath that feels personal to you. You'll be guided through building a full, textural base, choosing your greenery and finishing with those small details that make it feel special. Expect a warm, cosy set up with plenty of time to relax into the process. Price: €95 per person. Spaces are limited. Visit Website to book tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

The Christmas Cottage Market Drogheda Start Date Saturday 13 December 2025 End Date Sunday 14 December 2025 Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Marsh Road, Scotch Hall, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland VISIT WEBSITE 🌟🎁❄️ Drogheda's very own artisan food and craft market will take place Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 🌟🎁❄️ The market provides a unique shopping experience for all. Specially chosen creatives, makers and small local business owners' unite to provide you, the visitor, with an eclectic array of stalls from jewellery to Indian street food. Soak up the Christmas atmosphere, view original artwork, photography, handcrafted skincare, candles, seasonal gifts, access original fashion, book and vinyl stalls. Pick up all manner of gourmet goodness from award winning breads, cakes, chutneys, cheese, olive oils & local honey. Check out their Maker workshops and charity stalls too. Traders vary each month. Go on... come and check out this gem of a market! Visit Website for more information on this months markets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Pilgrim St. Nationwide Tour Start Date Friday 6 March 2026 End Date Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland +353 41 983 3946 VISIT WEBSITE Pilgrim St. return in spring 2026, following an 18‑month sabbatical that’s only deepened their roots and sharpened their sound. Hailing from Co. Meath and forged in the vibrant folk scene of Navan, this seven‑piece powerhouse has built a reputation as one of Ireland’s hardest‑working and most revered bands. Musical Style & Influences Deeply steeped in Appalachian bluegrass and old‑time country, Pilgrim St. also weave in folk traditions from Ireland and beyond. Drawing inspiration from Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions, and Irish folk legends like The Pogues and The Saw Doctors, their sound is both authentic and electrifying. Live Reputation Living up to their name, Pilgrim St. have built a ferocious live reputation, performing at top-tier venues like Vicar Street and high-energy festivals including Electric Picnic. They’ve returned from every stage with rooms full of cheer, foot‑tapping crowds, and repeat bookings—classic proof of the “powerhouse live performance” they’re known for. New Chapters their critically acclaimed debut album, Ash Into Gold Dust, and 2024 release, Folk Bones, garnered high praise for their original compositions and spirited covers, cementing their place on the Irish circuit. This pause has only recharged their creative engine, and fans can expect a rich setlist blending beloved tracks with new material. After more than a year away, Pilgrim St. returns stronger than ever, with renewed energy, fresh songs, and that signature rousing spirit. Band Line‑up: Peadar Farrelly (guitar/vocals) Eugene Donegan (banjo/vocals) Eoin McDonnell (mandolin/vocals) Francis McGinn (bass) Mark Lynch (dobro) Brendan Kelly (accordion/vocals) Cathal McQuaid (fiddle) They are set to traverse the country next spring, and will take to the stage at Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda on March 6th, bringing the kind of live performance that turns casual listeners into die‑hard fans. Visit Website for more information and to book tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

All That Glitters, Naughty or Nice? Start Date Saturday 13 December 2025 End Date 1-3 Cord Rd, East Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 E2NK, Ireland allthatglitterscabaret@gmail.com VISIT WEBSITE All That Glitters is back at McHughs Venue in Drogheda on December 13th for a night of festive frivolities! Bringing together the best burlesque, drag, pole and circus talent that Ireland has to offer, this is Droghedas sexiest night out! Including drag icons Dick Von Dyke and Blaq Coffeee and burlesque queens Bella Curve and Sparkling Spitfire, this is a night that is sure to jingle your bells! Come in your finest festive attire for a chance to win the Best Dressed competition with amazing prizes up for grabs! Visit Website to buy tickets. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Drogheda Zine Fair 2026 Start Date Saturday 24 January 2026 End Date Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland +353 41 983 3946 VISIT WEBSITE Drogheda Zine Fair is back! Droichead Arts Centre in asscoiation with thirty-three.45 are delighted to announce the third edition of Drogheda Zine Fair, a local celebration of DIY publishing and counterculture. This annual zine fair is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional publishing, building DIY community connections and highlighting underground and punk zinemaking practices. On Saturday, 24th January 2026, you are welcome to browse stalls from nearly 50 zinemakers with an accompanying events programme, taking place across three venues in Drogheda town including Droichead Arts Centre, The Kiosk Project Art Space and The Watchtower venue at McHughs. Thanks to additional support from Louth County Council, the zine fair remains completely free for all attendees and participants. Poster by Negative Mind Power. How to find us Next Item Previous Item

Droichead Presents Drama: Theatre Club Spring 2026 Start Date Wednesday 28 January 2026 End Date Friday 17 April 2026 +353 41 983 3946 VISIT WEBSITE Droichead are thrilled to announce the return of their Theatre Club for Spring 2026. This season is a very special one, celebrating 10 years of Theatre Club, kicking off with their annual trip to the Abbey Theatre to see Dublin Gothic, a new play by Barbara Bergin, followed by a full season celebrating the work of Pat Kinevane with his 5 award-winning solo performances: Forgotten, Silent, Underneath, Before and King. And there might be a work in progress along the way! Established in 2017, Droichead Theatre Club brings audiences together to experience a play. Similar to a book club, their audiences can share their views, thoughts, and impressions informally with the cast and creatives after the show. If this is your first or your 50th play, it doesn't matter; come along and be part of the drama at Droichead. Six great plays for €92 includes ticket & return bus trip from Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda to the Abbey Theatre. Please note when you book, you can choose your seat for the Kinevane Season at Droichead. Did somebody say this might make a great Christmas Gift?? Visit Website to book online or call 041 9833946 to be part of the Drama at Droichead. DUBLIN GOTHIC | Written by Barbara Bergin, directed by Caroline Byrne | Wed 28 Jan | 7.00PM | The Abbey Theatre Everyone has a story to tell. And Number 1 O’Rehilly Parade is teeming with them. Over one hundred years, generations of Dubliners share their joys, struggles and secrets in this bold, funny and deeply moving new play. Full of wit and warmth, Dublin Gothic celebrates the glory and the grime of Dublin. In this spectacular production, more than a hundred unforgettable characters will dance through time as they make their way through life in the 20th century. This trip offsite includes a ticket & return bus trip from Drogheda to the Abbey Theatre & a post-show tea/coffee and chat. A Theatre Club Exclusive and can only be booked as part of our Theatre Club membership. Written and Performed by Pat Kinevane, directed by Jim Culleton, produced by Fishamble. FORGOTTEN | Fri 6 Feb | 8pm Has no one a skitter o’ dignity left? A unique collage of Kabuki dance and Irish storytelling. A captivating portrayal of four elderly characters living in retirement homes around Ireland. Pat Kinevane’s haunting performance brings to life these sometimes-forgotten voices of society. This will be the first performance of Forgotten in its 20th year! ‘Drop everything. Book now...captivating, moving, and–yes–even unforgettable.’ - The Irish Times. SILENT | Fri 27 Feb | 8pm Hopeless, helpless, in-the-way person… The touching and challenging story of homeless McGoldrig, who once had splendid things. But he has lost it all-including his mind. He now dives into the wonderful wounds of his past through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino. Dare to laugh at despair and gasp at redemption in this brave, bleak, beautiful production. WINNER Helen Hayes Award Outstanding Performer-Visiting Production, 2020 WINNER Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, OLIVIER AWARD 2016 ‘Stunning’ - New York Times UNDERNEATH | Thu 5 Mar | 8pm Sticks and stones didn’t break Her bones, but words and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty only skin deep? Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? This stunning play is a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale of a life lived in secret, a testament to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose of everyday life. It explores the surface, and what lies underneath. WINNER Adelaide Fringe Best Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2015. WINNER Scotsman Fringe First, Edinburgh Festival 2015. ‘A devastatingly brilliant piece of theatre.’ ★★★★★ Examiner.com BEFORE | Thu 16 April | 8pm A play with much music, set in Clery’s in Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years. He will meet her in an hour. This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home to the madness of O’Connell Street. Some folks are impossible to buy for... “Soul-searching, achingly touching gem” - The Sunday Times KING | Fri 17 Apr | 8pm The story of Luther, a man from Cork named in honour of his Granny BeeBaw’s hero, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Luther only leaves his apartment for essential journeys, and to perform as an Elvis impersonator. The play explores prejudice, privilege, and resilience, as Luther struggles to live life to the full. Developed with the support of Nasc Network Commission and Georganne Aldrich Heller “Exceptional”. ★★★★★Mervyn Stutter's Pick of The Fringe How to find us Next Item Previous Item