What's on in Co. Donegal

Upcoming events in County Donegal that we know about. Every listing links to its source, so please check with the organiser before you travel.

33 upcoming events in Co. Donegal

November 2026

Tue3Nov

Mother Courage – Blue Raincoat Theatre Co

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €22/€18 (incl. booking fee)

Blue Raincoat Theatre Company perform Brecht's play about a peddler trying to survive the Thirty Years' War.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Wed4Nov

Allingham Arts Festival 2026

📍 Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon
⏳ Runs until Sun 8 Nov

A literary and arts festival with writing workshops, book launches, music and storytelling.

🎉 FestivalCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Thu5Nov

The Ghostlight Sessions November 2026

📍 Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey · 🕒 8pm

A night of new Irish music with three 30-minute sets from emerging artists.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri6Nov

Mike Denver Dancing Weekend

📍 Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran
⏳ Runs until Sat 7 Nov

A Mike Denver dancing weekend in the Saimer Ballroom at the Allingham Arms Hotel; check with the hotel for dance times.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat7Nov

Jim Brown – The King (Elvis Tribute)

📍 Old Courthouse, Lifford · 💶 €25 (plus booking fee)

Elvis tribute act Jim Brown returns to Lifford Old Courthouse.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat7Nov

Icons of the 70s Show!

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30 (incl booking fee)

A live tribute show to the hits of the 1970s.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sun8Nov

Christmas Winter Market Killybegs

📍 Niall Mór Community & Enterprise Centre, Killybegs · 🕒 2pm

A Christmas winter market running from 2pm to 5pm.

🛍️ MarketCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Mon9Nov

Aliens

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €20/€15 (incl. booking fee)

A mother and daughter's road trip from Donegal to southern Italy, told through performance, video and live electronic music (age 12+).

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Tue10Nov

In Plain Sight

📍 An Grianán Hotel, Letterkenny · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €18/€16 (incl. booking fee)
⏳ Runs until Wed 11 Nov

An An Grianán Theatre off-site performance staged at An Grianán Hotel.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Tue10Nov

Footloose

📍 Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey · 🕒 8pm
⏳ Runs until Sat 14 Nov

A stage production of the musical Footloose.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Wed11Nov

The Canterbury Tales – Encore Productions

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 1pm · 💶 €5.50 (incl. booking fee)

A comic devised staging of the Canterbury Tales by Encore Productions, suitable for all audiences.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Thu12Nov

Donegal Giving Conference

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 10am · 💶 Free (prebooking essential)

A morning of speakers and community voices on giving time and skills, with a complimentary lunch, running 10am to 1:30pm.

🤝 CommunityCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri13Nov

ITSC November Singing Session with James McEldowney

📍 The North Pole Bar, Drumfries, Clonmany · 🕒 9pm · 💶 Free

The Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle's monthly singing session, with guest singer James McEldowney.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri13Nov

ABBA Forever

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €34 (incl booking fee)

A Christmas party night with an ABBA tribute show.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat14Nov

Let It Be – The Music of The Beatles

📍 McGrory's Backroom, Culdaff · 🕒 8pm

A live tribute concert of Beatles hits.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sun15Nov

Dominic Kirwan

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32 (incl. booking fee)

The well-known Irish entertainer in concert.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Wed18Nov

An Evening with Phil Coulter

📍 Harvey's Point, Donegal Town · 💶 €89 dinner and show

Phil Coulter looks back on 60 years of songs and stories, with dinner included.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Wed18Nov

Adrift by Deirdre Kinahan

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25/€23 (incl. booking fee)

Nomad Theatre Network presents a new family drama by Deirdre Kinahan about a rural Irish family and a refugee.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Thu19Nov

Dream, Perform, Shine – ETB STARS

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €15, under 18s €10 (incl. booking fee)

Donegal ETB's showcase of music, song, dance and drama by students and staff.

🤝 CommunityCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Paul Brady

📍 Ionad Cois Locha (Dunlewey Centre), Dunlewey · 💶 €37.50

The Irish singer-songwriter plays an evening of songs from his 40-year catalogue.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

The Wild Arctic Experience at Wild Ireland

📍 Wild Ireland, Burnfoot · 💶 From €22 adult / €27.50 child (off-peak)
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A Christmas trail through the wildlife sanctuary to meet Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves, open Friday to Sunday until 18 December and then daily.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

John Colleary: Mighty Quack

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €22 (incl. booking fee)

Stand-up from John Colleary, suitable for ages 16 and up.

😂 ComedyCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Duke Special – Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary

📍 Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey · 🕒 8pm

Duke Special's tour marking 20 years of his album Songs From The Deep Forest.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

ANAM – Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance Show

📍 Saint John Bosco Centre, Drumrooske Road, Donegal Town · 💶 €33.15

ANAM is a live show of traditional Irish music, song and dance.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Tanya McCole – Live at Lifford Old Courthouse

📍 Old Courthouse, Lifford · 💶 €20 booking fee

Donegal singer Tanya McCole plays live at Lifford Old Courthouse.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Nathan Carter Donegal Weekend – Saturday Dance

📍 Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey · 🕒 9pm · 💶 €27.79

A Saturday night dance with Nathan Carter and Jack Keogh & his band at Jackson's Hotel.

🎵 MusicCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Buncrana Christmas Market

📍 Swan Park, Buncrana
⏳ Runs until Sun 13 Dec

A 17-day Christmas market in Swan Park.

🛍️ MarketCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Christmas Magic at Donegal's Lapland

📍 Doagh Famine Village, Ballyliffin · 💶 Adults €22, children 2+ €22, infants €6 (booking fee applies)
⏳ Runs until Tue 22 Dec

A festive show with elves and Santa, followed by Santa's Toy Factory and Santa's Village.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Cinderella 2 – The Sisters Revenge!

📍 Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey
⏳ Runs until Sat 12 Dec

The Balor's Christmas panto, opening Friday 27 November at 8pm, with weekend shows at 4pm and Wednesday to Friday shows at 8pm.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

The Laurentic Christmas Experience & Markets

📍 The Laurentic Bar, Linsfort, Buncrana · 🕒 4pm · 💶 €15 per child
⏳ Runs until Sun 29 Nov

A Christmas wonderland with Santa, Mrs Claus, the Grinch and elves, plus Christmas markets from 4pm to 9:30pm and a sensory-friendly session from 4pm to 5:30pm.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

The Santa Express 2026 at Oakfield Park

📍 Oakfield Park, Raphoe
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A Christmas train journey through a winter wonderland to Santa's grotto at Oakfield Park.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DonegalDetails ↗

December 2026

Fri4Dec

All Ireland One Act Drama Finals 2026

📍 An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €25 per session; weekend ticket €85
⏳ Runs until Sun 6 Dec

The national finals of the one-act drama festival over four sessions, with a Sunday matinee at 13:30.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

Sat12Dec

Murder Mystery Party Night

📍 Lifford Old Courthouse, Lifford · 💶 €55 (incl. 4-course meal)

The Lifford Players stage a murder mystery with a 4-course meal.

🎭 TheatreCo. DonegalDetails ↗

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