Four shows and workshops already sold out - book soon!
It has been an incredible few weeks with a number of further events and workshops selling out in the lead-up to this year's Earagail Arts Festival!
Thank you so much for your continued support! We are delighted with the feedback to our 2026 line-up so far and would encourage you to book soon to avoid disappointment.
We have highlighted a number of exciting events for all ages below, or click 'Read More' to view the full programme!
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WOMEX Award-winning Psychedelic Desert Blues from Noura Mint Seymali
LETTERKENNY - Regional Cultural Centre
WOMEX Artist Award winner Noura Mint Seymali is Mauritania’s defining artist on the international stage. Her powerful voice and hypnotic stage presence have made her a leading figure in contemporary African music.
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An improbable circus show from Galicia
LIFFORD - Old Courthouse
MDR - Death from Laughter By Los Galindos is a farce to disturb and entertain. Melon, Mardi and Rossinyol face an unexpected conflict. Their untamed and clumsy nature and the need to exist take them to an improbable show, where they freely explore any atrocity. This hilarious and terrifying experience transmits the story of a truthful and rough friendship, caused by a sense of responsibility and of guilt. An improbable crime, a suspicious trial and an absurd punishment. As a paradox, they might cause the desire to die from laughter.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7PM ON BOTH DAYS, NOT 3PM AS ADVERTISED IN THE BROCHURE.
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Inspiring theatre by Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada
LETTERKENNY - Regional Cultural Centre
THE GUARDIAN ★★★★★
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the centre of the city for twenty years, symbolising hope and resistance.
Then, on the 30th October 2023, an Israeli bulldozer entered the city, ripping the sculpture from its place .and from its people.
Now, Alaa is left wondering… What happened to the horse?
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GUARANTEED GIGGLES galore from International funny man Fraser Hooper
CHURCHILL - Glebe Gallery & Gardens
This wildly entertaining show features a stunt duck, a human fish, crazy sound effects, wonderful music and the silliest boxing match you have ever seen. With a nod to the great silent clowns, Fraser blends mime, audience participation, slapstick, and eccentric dance into a joyful celebration of hilarious physical comedy.
SAVE 20% - ONLY €30 FOR FAMILY 5
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Psychedelic Welsh & Cornish pop and folk by Mercury Prize nominee Gwenno
Gwenno is a vital voice in modern music, bridging the gap between ancient heritage and avant-garde synth-pop. Born in Cardiff to Welsh and Cornish parents, her solo work, including the breakthrough Y Dydd Olaf and the Mercury-shortlisted Tresor, is a defiant, dreamlike celebration of minoritised languages.
Her live shows are immersive experiences, weaving together lush electronics, driving krautrock rhythms, and soaring vocals.
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The Fanzini Brothers are back with physical comedy & escalating nonsense
DUNLEWEY - Ionad Cois Locha
The denizens of danger, the masters of disaster, the amazing Fanzini brothers are back with their new show Risky Business, a stupefying spectacle full of danger, cabbages, big stunts and tiny bicycles.
But there is a problem in the shape of two health and safety inspectors, determined to keep everyone safe at any cost. Will the show go ahead? Will common sense and our heroes the Fanzinis prevail?
SAVE 20% - ONLY €30 FOR FAMILY 5
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Irish author Jan Carson in Conversation at The Journals Fleadh
RATHMULLAN - Rathmullan House
The award-winning author of The Raptures and The Fire Starters, Jan Carson, will be in conversation. Join for a wide-ranging conversation including a discussion of Jan’s most recent novel, Few and Far Between (Penguin, 2026).
Jan Carson is a Belfast-based writer and the author of four novels, three short story collections, and two collections of micro-fiction.
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Trad Tráthnóna agus Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde
DÚN LÚICHE - Ionad Cois Locha
Deis iontach le sult a bhaint as ceol draíochtúil Inni-K beo in Ionad Cois Locha mar chuid den tsraith Trad Tráthnóna a mbíonn an-tóir uirthi i gcónaí le linn Fhéile Ealaíne an Earagail. Cuirfear clár bríomhar i láthair le linn na ceolchoirme speisialta seo san ionad ina ndéanfaidh Dominic Mac Giolla Bhríde (21 Iúil) agus The Byrne Brothers (25 Iúil) ceiliúradh ar shaibhreas an cheoil thraidisiúnta agus an cheoil chomhaimseartha Éireannaigh.
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Do you want to be a Human Library Book at Earagail Arts Festival?
Earagail Arts Festival and Donegal County Council Library Service are inviting members of the public to participate in The Human Library®
The Human Library® is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. The organisation hosts events all over the world where readers can borrow human beings serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to. On Thursday 16th July it will be held at Central Library, Letterkenny from 1pm.
Every human book from The Human Library® bookshelf represents a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin, etc.
The Human Library® creates a safe space for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between human books and their readers, a place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.
If you have a story to tell and wish to become a book please contact Sharon McMenamin at outr...@eaf.ie
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Chargé d’Affaires of Poland to Ireland launches festival programme
THE Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Poland to Ireland officially launched the 2026 Earagail Arts Festival Programme in Ballybofey on Friday 12th June.
The official launch of the 39th festival programme was performed by Mr Artur Michalski at a public reception in the Villa Rose Hotel & Spa with musical entertainment by the Finn Valley Men’s Choir.
Launch MC and CEO / Artistic Director of Earagail Arts Festival Paul Brown, said as it celebrates nearly 40 years, the festival has been reaching out to more of Donegal than ever before, with a programme providing access to the arts to more of the county’s citizens.
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Thank You Seamus & Team at iMotors
Earagail Arts Festival would not be possible without the support of its, Sponsors, Friends & Patrons. Today's shout-out goes to 2026 Sponsor, iMotors - Thank you to Seamus and his teams in Drumkeen & Malin!
iMotors are your trusted KIA, NISSAN & ISUZU dealer in Donegal & Ireland offering a wide selection of new and used cars. Nationwide delivery available. Family-run car dealership from Donegal since 1971. Visit https://www.imotors.ie/
For more information go to https://www.rathmullanhouse.com/
There are many ways you can ‘Support Us’! Find out how below:
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We hope you enjoy our 2026 Promotional Video. Edit: Charlie Joe Dohertry, Music:Ch'tib (Naha) by Noura Mint Seymali (Opening Concert).
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