20 Events in Kerry in Summer 2026

County Kerry is bustling with events during the Summer and Summer 2026 is no exception.

Here are 20 events in Kerry in Summer 2026

Event: Onóir Live in Concert
Date: 5th June 2026
Venue: Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Tralee
Description: Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians; Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”
https://siamsatire.com/event/onoir-live-in-concert-3/

Event: K-Pop Forever
Date: 5th June 2026
Venue: Gleneagle, Killarney
Description: K-Pop Forever! is here, LIVE on stage! Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert. Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including: Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more.
https://gleneaglearena.ie/gigs/k-pop-forever/

Event: Three Peaks Cycling
Date: 6th June 2026
Venue: Killarney
Description: This is the perfect warm-up for anyone thinking of doing the Ring of Kerry Cycle this year or for anyone looking for a really well run sportive with great craic guaranteed.

Event: 100K Ultra Run
Date: 20th June 2026
Venue: Tralee
Description: The Tralee 100K Ultra Marathon will be one of Ireland’s greatest tests of endurance.
https://official-tralee-marathon.com/tralee-100k-ultra-marathon/

Event: Shuteen Erdenebaatar
Date: 21st June 2026
Venue: Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Tralee
Description: Shuteen Erdenebaatar is a visionary Mongolian composer and pianist, celebrated for blending classical, jazz and beyond with her remarkable storytelling. Her internationally acclaimed debut album, Rising Sun (2023), was released on the multi-Grammy-winning American label Motéma Music as the first part of her planned trilogy. Her second album, Under the Same Stars, the duo project with Nils Kugelmann, was released on September 12, 2025.​​
https://siamsatire.com/event/shuteen-erdenebaatar-quartet-presented-by-music-network/

Event: Arnold Palmer Cup
Date: 29th June – 3rd July 2026
Venue: Tralee Golf Club
Description: In 1997 Arnold Palmer was approached by the Golf Coaches Association of America regarding lending his name to an international collegiate event between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland.
https://www.arnoldpalmercup.com/

Event: 4th of July Celebration, Killarney
Date: 4th of July 2026
Venue: Killarney
Description: The day long celebration has a variety of events to mark the big day. Festivities start early at 7am with The Morning Reveille and the Raising of the Flags at Killarney Town Hall. The main streets of the town are closed to traffic to facilitate a street party during the afternoon. Music, song and dance fill the streets with plenty entertainment for all the family.
https://killarneyguide.ie/4th-of-july/

Event: Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle
Date: 4th of July 2026
Venue: Killarney & Ring of Kerry
Description: This iconic cycling event now in it’s 44th year takes place along one of the world’s most renowned touring routes THE RING OF KERRY, a 170 KM circular route starting and ending in the beautiful town of Killarney.
https://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/

Event: Rewild Festival Killarney
Date: 11th July 2026
Venue: Dunloe, Killarney
Description: Drawing on the collective energy of music, art, love, dance, knowledge, and nature, it offers a space where everyone can come together to celebrate and reawaken that bond.
https://rewildfestival.ie/

Event: Horse Racing Killarney
Date: 13th – 17th July 2026
Venue: Killarney Racecourse
Description: One of the highlights of the racing calendar is the July Festival running over five fabulous days. It features a mix of Flat (13th, 14th, 15th) and Jump races (16th, 17th), including the Cairn Rouge Stakes. The festival culminates in the highly anticipated Lee Strand Best Dressed Day (Friday 17th).
https://killarneyracecourse.ie/july-festival/

Event: Sneem Summer Festival
Date: 16th – 19th July 2026
Venue: Sneem
Description: Family fun festival. Music, street entertainment, food, childrens activities, games, competitions and more.
https://www.sneemfestivals.ie/

Event: Spraoi Chiarraí
Date: 25th July 2026
Venue: Killarney
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Event: Enchanted Fairy Festival
Date: 26th July 2026
Venue: Kilflynn
Description: Get ready for a magical day filled with fairy dust, enchanting activities, and whimsical fun at the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival!

Event: Dingle Horse Racing
Date: 7th – 9th August 2026
Venue: Dingle
Description: The races in Dingle are the biggest of all Horse & Pony races in Ireland. The real racing fan cannot miss the twenty races that are spread over the weekend. The local saying that the summer is gone after the races might not be completely true, but what is true is that the races are the absolute highlight on Dingle’s event calendar!
https://dingleraces.ie/

Event: Puck Fair
Date: 10th – 12th August 2026
Venue: Killorglin
Description: Ireland’s oldest festival. This street festival has roots in the Gaelic calendar and is held without fail on the 10th, 11th and 12th of August every year with free family- friendly street entertainment daily. ‍
https://puckfair.ie/

Event: Rose of Tralee Festival
Date: 14th – 18th August 2026
Venue: Tralee
Description: The Rose of Tralee International Festival is an annual celebration held in Tralee in County Kerry of Irish women, featuring contestants from Ireland or from the Irish diaspora. As well as the competition the town isd alive with street entertainment, music and more.
https://roseoftralee.ie/

Event: Féile Thrá Lí Tralee Street Festival
Date: 14th – 18th August 2026
Description: Taking place from 14th–18th August 2026, during the world-famous Rose of Tralee International Festival, this vibrant street celebration transforms Tralee into a hub of music, culture and family fun.
https://www.traleestreetfestival.com/

Event: Horse Racing Killarney
Date: 21st – 23rd August 2026
Venue: Killarney Racecourse
Description: The August Festival offers three days of racing, featuring afternoon and evening races, the highlight being the Kingdom Gold Cup. It’s known for its competitive card and a relaxed, festive summer buzz, popular with both locals and late-summer tourist.
https://killarneyracecourse.ie/august-festival/

Event: Hardman Killarney
Date: 29th August 2026
Venue: Killarney
Description: Begin with a swim in the famous Lakes of Killarney before cycling the full length of the legendary Ring of Kerry. The views here along the Wild Atlantic Way are out of this world. After you dismount, you run a stunning full marathon through Killarney National Park, where you are rewarded with lovely views around each bend.
https://hardman.ie/races/hardman-killarney/

Event: Festival of Music and Arts
Date: 29th August 2026
Venue: Cahersiveen
Description: This annual festival – held every August Bank Holiday weekend since 1995 – is a well-established and key event in the Irish summer festival calendar. CMAF has hosted a variety of musical talent on its main stage like Aslan, Shannon Sharon, Hot House Flowers, Paul Brady, Michael English, The Blizzards, and many many more.
https://cmaf.ie/