Save the Dates

Save the dates for the 2026 Mayo Dark Sky Festival, taking place from 30 October to 1 November as the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.

We are getting lots of requests to publish the dates for next year’s festival, as many of you want to plan your visit, book accommodation etc. As many of you know, 2026 will be our 10th anniversary, so we are already working on our programme of events!

The 2026 Festival will take place in Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November

Fiona Hopkins
November 6, 2025

Other Blog Posts

Mar 27th, 2026

Mayo Dark Sky Festival Speaker Leads Breakthrough Planet Discovery

Galway astronomer Chloe Lawlor discovers young gas giant WISPIT 2c, revealing new insights into planetary formation and evolution.

Mar 12th, 2026

Mayo Dark Sky Festival Wins 2025 Tourism Award

The festival received the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award for Best Tourism Festival, recognising a decade of community collaboration celebrating Mayo’s dark skies.

Nov 30th, 2025

Festival Highlights

A photo gallery from the Mayo Dark Sky Festival and an invitation to share your feedback ahead of the 2026 anniversary festival.

Nov 7th, 2025

Festival Finale

Over 250 people joined the lantern parade across Newport Viaduct before gathering for a powerful closing performance by Kíla at St Patrick’s Church.

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