Boyle Arts Festival

Boyle Arts Festival 10 days of award winning arts & culture with music, literature, exhibitions, comedy, theatre, kids events, spoken word & workshops. Visit Co.

Roscommon's biggest summer festival every July. Supported by the Arts Council.

Can we ask you a quick question? Thank you so much for being part of Boyle Arts Festival 2026! Whether you attended one ...
29/07/2026

Can we ask you a quick question?
Thank you so much for being part of Boyle Arts Festival 2026! Whether you attended one event or many, your presence helped make this year’s festival one of our most vibrant and memorable yet.

The fun doesn’t stop here, we’d really appreciate if you could spare a quick 2 minutes to share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us improve and continue to create a festival that reflects what your interested in.

👉 Click to take our short 2-minute survey: https://forms.gle/VWKJiWjDMEYWAgqx5

Photo thanks to David Knight Photography ❤️

TONIGHT!!!!To close the festival this year we have none other than the Swing Cats.📆Saturday 25th July🕐9PM📍St Josephs Hal...
25/07/2026

TONIGHT!!!!
To close the festival this year we have none other than the Swing Cats.
📆Saturday 25th July
🕐9PM
📍St Josephs Hall
💵€25

https://boylearts.com/event-listing/the-swing-cats/

DOORS OPEN 8.30PM. EVENT STARTS 9PM.
Over 18’s only. Finish time is estimated.
This event has limited seated.

Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats return with a brand-new show that brings Swing and Big Band arrangements to classic rock anthems.

Expect to hear Wonderwall like you’ve never heard it before, The Boys Are Back in Town with a swing twist, alongside timeless showstoppers like Sing Sing Sing, Mack The Knife, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Mr. Bojangles, Fly Me to the Moon and New York, New York.

With a stage presence that exudes timeless sophistication, electric energy and effortlessly cool, Luke Thomas channels the suave charisma of Sinatra and the debonair charm of Dean Martin, captivating audiences with every note. With dynamic performances and undeniable star quality, Luke Thomas and the Swing Cats pay homage to the golden era of swing but now infuse it with Rock & Roll and their own modern flair.

Known for sold-out tours, TV specials and headline performances at festivals including Electric Picnic and the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats have earned a reputation as Ireland’s Kings of Swing.

Stylish, energetic and hugely entertaining, this is swing with a rock and roll edge that will have audiences on their feet.

THIS EVENING!!!Boyle Arts Festival is delighted to welcome Good Man, Skippy, the popular local duo of Paddy Fennelly and...
25/07/2026

THIS EVENING!!!
Boyle Arts Festival is delighted to welcome Good Man, Skippy, the popular local duo of Paddy Fennelly and Matt Burke, for an evening of great music, stories and entertainment.

📆Saturday 25th july
🕐7PM
📍Dodds Bar, The Crescent
💵Free admission

Both seasoned musicians with decades of experience on the Irish music scene, Paddy and Matt have performed with numerous bands over the years, including the much-loved Stringwreckers and Badger. Drawing on a wide range of influences, their performances blend rock, traditional Irish music, folk and ballads with ease and authenticity.

Audiences can look forward to an eclectic set featuring songs from artists such as The Pogues, Paddy Casey, Horslips and many more, delivered with the skill, humour and musicianship that have made them favourites with local audiences.

A relaxed and enjoyable performance from two accomplished musicians with a genuine love of live music.

THIS AFTERNOON!!!Join acclaimed Roscommon GAA historian Tony Conboy for a fascinating journey through the history of Ros...
25/07/2026

THIS AFTERNOON!!!
Join acclaimed Roscommon GAA historian Tony Conboy for a fascinating journey through the history of Roscommon football, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.
📆Saturday 25th July
🕐3PM
📍King House
💵€15

https://boylearts.com/event-listing/roscommon-football-through-the-ages/

Filmed and presented by documentary filmmaker Ronan Carley, this engaging documentary interview explores the triumphs, challenges and unforgettable characters that have shaped the story of Roscommon GAA. Particular attention is given to the legendary Roscommon teams of the 1940s, whose back-to-back All-Ireland Senior Football Championship victories in 1943 and 1944 secured their place in sporting history.

Drawing on decades of research and a lifelong passion for the game, Tony shares a wealth of stories, insights and little-known anecdotes, bringing the rich heritage of the Primrose and Blue vividly to life.

The film is directed by Ronan Carley, a Roscommon-born primary school teacher and documentary filmmaker whose previous works include Roscommon Revealed, An Bealach go Baile Ghib and Fr Browne – A Life of Service.

A must-see event for GAA supporters, local history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the sporting heritage of County Roscommon.

THIS AFTERNOON!!!Join soprano Helen Hancock and pianist Daren Lane for a treasure trove of audience favourites from the ...
25/07/2026

THIS AFTERNOON!!!
Join soprano Helen Hancock and pianist Daren Lane for a treasure trove of audience favourites from the vocal and solo piano repertoire.
📆Saturday 25th July
🕐1PM
📍King House
💵€10

https://boylearts.com/event-listing/soprano-helen-hancock/

Daren will delight you in Mozart’s piano Sonata in C major, in one of Mendelssohn’s Song without words and in Auschwung, the 2nd movement of Fantasiestücke by Schumann.

Helen who is acclaimed for her expressive artistry will revel in performing Schubert’s very passionate Gretchen am Spinnrade, Mozart’s An Chloë, Puccini’s famous aria O Mio Babbino Caro, Schumann’s outpouring of love in Wigmung and in the first two songs of the famous Frauenliebe und -leben. Onwards to France, Reynaldo’s exquisite and frequently performed gem, Á Chloris sits beside Vaughan William’s ardent Silent Noon. All topped off with Chanson d’Amour, a showstopper of passion and love by Amy Beach.

Get ready for a fun-filled morning at Family Fest@ the Market in King House Gardens; a free family event packed with cre...
25/07/2026

Get ready for a fun-filled morning at Family Fest@ the Market in King House Gardens; a free family event packed with creativity, music and playful experiences for children of all ages.

Enjoy live music from Music Generation, explore the calming, immersive sound-and-yoga tent, get creative with arts and crafts, and add some sparkle with glitter tattoos. A wonderful morning out for families to relax, play and celebrate together.

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To kick off the final day of the Boyle Arts Festival 2026, join us for a fun-filled morning in King House.📆Saturday 25th...
25/07/2026

To kick off the final day of the Boyle Arts Festival 2026, join us for a fun-filled morning in King House.

📆Saturday 25th July
🕐10AM
📍King House, Courtyard
💵Free admission

Get ready for a fun-filled morning at Family Fest@ the Market in King House Gardens; a free family event packed with creativity, music and playful experiences for children of all ages.

Enjoy live music from Music Generation, explore the calming, immersive sound-and-yoga tent, get creative with arts and crafts, and add some sparkle with glitter tattoos. A wonderful morning out for families to relax, play and celebrate together.

24/07/2026

Our show at Boyle Arts Festival tonight is SOLD OUT...

Don't make the same mistake next Friday when we play Birr Theatre & Arts Centre - get the last of the tickets now!!

Only limited tickets available.Join Mary Coughlan tonight in St Josephs hall for a night of music to your ears.🕐8PM📍St J...
24/07/2026

Only limited tickets available.
Join Mary Coughlan tonight in St Josephs hall for a night of music to your ears.

🕐8PM
📍St Josephs Hall

DOORS OPEN 7.30PM. EVENT STARTS 8PM.
Over 18’s only. Finish time is estimated.
This is a seated event.

Mary Coughlan, widely regarded as Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer and described by Hot Press as “one of our most openly raw performers”, comes to Boyle Arts Festival for a special live performance. With a career approaching 40 years, Mary has created some of the most uncompromising, deeply personal and universally resonant music by any Irish artist.

Born in Shantalla, Galway, Mary’s musical roots lie in jazz and blues, inspired by legends such as Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith, while her work also draws from pop, rock, folk and chanson, with Edith Piaf a notable influence. Her powerful voice first came to national attention in 1985 with her debut album Tired and Emotional, leading to appearances on The Late Late Show, a hit single with Delaney’s Gone Back On The Wine, and international tours.

Albums such as Under The Influence, Uncertain Pleasures, and Sentimental Killer cemented her reputation as an emotionally fearless and deeply honest performer. In recent years she has continued to reach new heights, including her acclaimed album Life Stories (2020), and in the same year she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Galway City.

As she approaches her fifth decade in music, audiences now have a rare opportunity to experience Mary Coughlan live in an intimate setting — a performance full of passion, honesty, and unforgettable music.

TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!An event not to be missed in King House at 6pm.This is a seated event.Saoirse Casey is an Irish sing...
24/07/2026

TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
An event not to be missed in King House at 6pm.

This is a seated event.

Saoirse Casey is an Irish singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer. Daughter of Paddy Casey, her music blends dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes with earthy, heartfelt storytelling. Raised in a musical family by singer-songwriter parents, she taught herself piano and guitar before beginning to write songs from a young age.

Her first major performance came as a support act for Declan O’Rourke at the INEC Arena. Since then, she has shared stages with renowned Irish artists including Kíla, Aslan, and Cathy Davey. Saoirse has gone on to perform headline shows as well as support slots for both Irish and international artists at festivals and venues such as Una Healy’s New Year’s Eve special, Whelan’s “Ones to Watch,” and the Vicar Street Halloween concert.

Her debut EP, Carousel, explored a love story set against the backdrop of a fading world and was uniquely handmade and stitched together with the help of friends. Her debut album, Lunaria — meaning “moon song” or “lunar aria” — was independently released in Ireland under her own label before later being re-released in Japan with S**i Label.

With over 350,000 Spotify streams, Saoirse has toured extensively across Ireland, Japan, France, Austria, and the UK, performing in both intimate venues and major festival settings. As an artist, she continues to develop a distinctive musical voice inspired by dreams, experiences, and the world around her.

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