ABV Beer Festival, 1–2 September
Returning to Belfast for a third year, and hosted in a former Victorian-era church, this one is about beer cocktails on tap, fantastic local food and exceptional brewers talking about their craft.
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, 1 September – 8 October
Europe’s biggest and liveliest singles festival takes place in Lisdoonvarna in County Clare on the rugged Wild Atlantic Way and attracts some 60,000 people seeking love, a bit of fun and a great party.
Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, 22– 24 September
Sensational seafood is at the heart of this gourmet festival. It’s the planet’s oldest recorded oyster festival and features the World Oyster Opening Championship as well as music, seafood trails, heritage events and family fun.
Waterford Harvest Festival, 8-10 September
A perennial favourite on the culinary calendar, Waterford Harvest Festival, will fill the streets with inviting sights, sounds and aromas as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals.
Culture Night, 22 September
Autumn is the season of non-stop festivities in Dublin, and this celebration of culture, creativity and arts is a major highlight. Take part in hundreds of free events in the capital – and many other cities and towns across the island. Anything goes on this special night: tours, demonstrations, talks, exhibitions, gigs, street art, drama…
Dublin Theatre Festival, 28 September – 15 October
Celebrating its 60th year in 2017 and another Dublin Festival Season highpoint, this theatre-fest presents a sublime programme of Irish and international work exploring every aspect of the human condition. Productions include a new adaptation of Ulysses and the Irish premiere of Tribes.