Upcoming events.
Samhain Droichead Nua
🧙Newbridge Samhain Festival👻
What: The vibrant town of Droichead Nua is set to come alive with the enchanting spirit of the Samhain Droichead Nua festival, taking place from October 29 to 31, 2026. This annual celebration is a significant cultural event that honors the rich heritage and community spirit of the area.
📍Where: Newbridge Town
📅When: October 29th-31st 2026
🕥TBD
Description: As the autumn leaves tumble and the evenings draw in, locals and visitors alike gather to celebrate our rich heritage.
Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival marking the turning of the year, a mystical time when the harvest ends and winter begins. Tradition tells us that the veil between our world and the next grows thin, allowing us to connect deeply with the past. This year, Newbridge comes alive with a wonderful blend of music, art, and storytelling that honours these age-old customs while embracing modern creativity.
Halloween Fancy Dress Parade
🕷️Halloween Fancy Dress Parade🎃👻
What: Athy's main free annual Halloween celebration takes place on October 31st starting at 6:30 PM, hosted by the Athy Town Promoters.
📍Where: Nelson Street, Town Centre, Athy, Co.Kildare
📅When: October 31st 2026 🕢@ 6.30pm
Description:🧙♀️
🧟♀️ 🧟♂️Fancy dress parade and best-dressed competition.
Pumpkin carving competition.
Laser light show and special drum performances.
Best Window Display competition for local businesses.
Cost: Free family-friendly event.
Women's Irish Open -The K Club
👀Women’s Irish Open-The K Club
What: The K Club, one of Ireland’s most iconic luxury resorts, will host the 2026 KPMG Women’s Irish Open on their Palmer South Course.
📍Where: The K Club, Straffan House, Straffan, Co.Kildare W23YX53
📅When: August 27th-August 30th. Opening Rounds “Thursday/Friday” Play Starts 7:00am, Tee off between 1pm-3pm
Saturday Rounds Start 8:00am-2pm. Final Tee off Sunday between 1:00pm-2:45pm
Description:
Every year, the KPMG Women’s Irish Open brings the world’s finest female golfers together for a remarkable week of elite sport and unforgettable memories. We are absolutely delighted to welcome fans from all corners of the globe to share in the excitement, community spirit, and sporting excellence that define this special championship.
For 2026, the drama unfolds on the magnificent Palmer South course. Seamlessly weaving into our local landscape, this exceptional inland links course captures the rugged beauty of traditional golfing terrain. Dramatic rock features and rolling, dune-style mounding create a unique backdrop that is both a thrilling challenge for the players and a spectacular view for spectators.
More Information/Booking:
https://kpmgwomensirishopen.ie/tickets/ Cost €25 per Adult, Under 16’s Free with a paying Adult.
Exact individual player tee times are published on the Tuesday before the tournament on the DP World Tour Official Website.
Pick your Own Fruit Veg & Herbs Farm Tour
Pick your Own Fruit Veg & Herbs Farm Tour
What:
This hands on, activity filled tour is ideal for all ages, we guarantee it will engage young and old.
Where:
Kildare Farm Foods
Duneany, County KildareIreland (map)
When:
Thursday, Friday & Saturdays each week
July 2nd -August 8th 2026
Description:
This summer, we are throwing open our gates to offer you exclusive access to hidden corners of our working farm that are normally kept private. Come along, connect with the land, and discover the rich heritage of sustainable Irish farming.
Be Prepared
Remember to dress for the occasion! You’re visiting a working farm where you may get mucky so rubber boots, rain gear and a hat are essential. Due to ground conditions in our fields and on our foraging walk access for buggies, wheelchairs and those with limited mobility will not be possible.
More Information/Booking:
Cost €15
24 HOUR BUSKING EVENT
24 Hour Busking Event
👀🎶What:
Join us in the heart of Kildare Town for a magnificent 24 hours of non-stop live music, culture, and community spirit.
📍Where:
Market Square, Kildare Town
📅When:
Saturday 13th June 2026
Description:
The Brigid’s 24-Hour Busk is to raise vital funds for Heart Children Ireland, a wonderful charity dedicated to supporting families and children living with congenital heart defects.
From the moment the first chord strikes, our historic streets and local venues will come alive with melody. With the Kildare Town Heritage Centre serving as our lively central hub, this special event brings together dozens of incredibly talented local singers, full bands, traditional Irish musicians, and spoken-word artists. Because we have so many fantastic acts joining us, performances will be happening simultaneously all over town, offering something special for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you drop by for an hour of acoustic tunes or stay up to soak in the midnight atmosphere, your presence and generosity will make a real difference. Come along, share in the music, and help us support a truly worthy cause.
ICE Expo – Construction & Machinery Exhibition
🏗️ ICE Expo – Construction & Machinery Exhibition
What:
A large-scale construction and machinery expo showcasing the future of the industry, from equipment and innovation to sustainability and new technologies.
Where:
📍 Punchestown Racecourse
When:
📅 Friday, 22 May – Saturday, 23 May 2026
🕒 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
Description:
ICE Expo brings together leading names in construction, engineering, and equipment for a forward-looking exhibition focused on where the industry is heading. Visitors can explore the latest machinery, emerging technologies, and ideas shaping how we will build and develop into the future.
While firmly focused on innovation, the event also offers an interesting link to Ireland’s rich building and craft heritage. From traditional skills and materials to modern sustainable practices, today’s construction industry continues a long story of shaping landscapes and communities. ICE Expo highlights how that legacy is evolving — blending past knowledge with new approaches to meet the challenges of the years ahead.
With a strong emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible development, the expo reflects how construction is adapting to modern demands while still rooted in the skills and traditions that built Ireland.
More Information / Booking:
💶 €15 admission
🎟 Tickets and full event details available via the organisers’ website and social media channels.
Pilgrimage on St Brigid's Eve
🕯️ Pilgrimage on St Brigid’s Eve
📍 Assemble at the Japanese Gardens Car Park, Kildare Town
📅 31st January 2026 | 5:45pm
“To walk in silence, to enter into wonder, to meet the world with an open heart — this is the true pilgrimage.”
— John O’Donohue
Follow the gentle glow of candlelight and walk in the footsteps of St Brigid on this serene St Brigid’s Eve pilgrimage. Gathering at the Japanese Gardens car park, participants are invited to journey together in quiet reflection, welcoming the promise of spring as Imbolc approaches.
This contemplative evening is open to people of all traditions and honours Brigid’s enduring values of hope, peace and renewal. The pilgrimage will pass St Brigid’s wayside well and conclude at St Brigid’s Garden Well. Please bring a candle, dress warmly, and arrive with an openness to the stillness of the night.
🚗 Car parking available at the Japanese Gardens
🚗 Additional parking available at Solas Bhríde Centre, Tully Road
ℹ️ Please note: this is an earlier start time than previous years
🔗 More info: solasbhride.ie