30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Experience the Skies: Mayo Dark Sky Festival
Three nights under the stars — with astronomy, culture, music & nature in Newport, Mulranny & Ballycroy.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Mayo Dark Sky Festival
The Mayo Dark Sky Festival is a three-day celebration of our pristine night skies and proud winner of the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award for Best Festival 2025. From Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, join us in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy for stargazing, expert talks, guided walks, planetarium shows, live music and inspiring night-sky experiences for all ages.
The Mayo Dark Sky Festival is a three-day celebration of Ireland’s pristine night skies. From Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, join us across Newport, Mulranny & Ballycroy to explore astronomy, biodiversity, culture, and the magic of darkness.
Celebrating 10 Years of Mayo Dark Sky Festival
The Mayo Dark Sky Festival is a three-day celebration of our pristine night skies and proud winner of the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award for Best Festival 2025. From Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, join us in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy for stargazing, expert talks, guided walks, planetarium shows, live music and inspiring night-sky experiences for all ages.
The Mayo Dark Sky Festival is a three-day celebration of Ireland’s pristine night skies. From Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, join us across Newport, Mulranny & Ballycroy to explore astronomy, biodiversity, culture, and the magic of darkness.
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2026 Festival Programme
Discover the full line-up for the Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2026, taking place from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November across Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy. This year’s programme celebrates the theme of connection — between sky and earth, science and art, community and cosmos.
Whether you’re here for the astronomy, the music, or simply the magic of the night, you’ll find something inspiring in every corner of the festival.
This year’s programme celebrates the theme of connection — between sky and earth, science and art, community and cosmos.
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The Mayo Dark Sky Festival is more than an event — it’s an invitation to pause, look up, and reconnect with the universe above.
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