| Friday 01 May 2026 | 130 events | Top | |||
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Ebrington Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Walled City Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Da Vinci's | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Bentley Bar | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Bentley Bar | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Link 47 | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Embankment Bar | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:00 | Ballydehob Jazz Festival | Levis | Ballydehob | Cork | |
| 17:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Ebrington Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Blackbird | Derry City | Derry | |
| 17:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Rocking Chair | Derry City | Derry | |
| 18:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Sandinos | Derry City | Derry | |
| 18:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Walled City Brewery | Derry City | Derry | |
| 18:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | 2 Royal Avenue | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 18:00 | Galway Theatre Festival | Mick Lally Druid theatre | Galway City | Galway | |
| 18:00 | Fleadh Na Bealtaine | The Dew drop Inn | Galway City | Galway | |
| 18:30 | Bray International Jazz Festival | Bray Town Hall | Bray | Wicklow | |
| 18:30 | Bray International Jazz Festival | The Harbour Bar | Bray | Wicklow | |
| 18:30 | Concert | Gleneagle INEC | Killarney | Kerry | |
| 18:30 | Momentum Festival 2026 | The Crescendo Tent | Oranmore | Galway | |
| 18:30 | NSOI | National Concert Hall | Dublin 2 | Dublin | |
| 19:00 | Live | The National Sixty6 | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 19:00 | Allstars Tribute | Helix | Glasnevin | Dublin | |
| 19:00 |
Blackthorn + Friends
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Trad Ballad Folk | The Rambler | Tipperary Town | Tipperary |
| 19:00 | concert | Limelight | Ormeau | Belfast | |
| 19:00 | Comedy Show | Laughter Lounge | Dublin 1 | Dublin | |
| 19:00 | Concert | The Academy | Dublin 1 | Dublin | |
| 19:00 | Family Fun | Backstage Theatre | Longford | Longford | |
| 19:00 |
Speed Quiz
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Hosted by Clarissa | Hop House | Bangor | Down |
| 19:00 | Dance Music Theatre | Solstice Arts Centre | Navan | Meath | |
| 19:00 | Drama | Garage Theatre | Monaghan Town | Monaghan | |
| 19:00 | Kilkenny Roots Festival | Set Theatre | Kilkenny City | Kilkenny | |
| 19:00 | Live Music | Cobblestone | Dublin City | Dublin | |
| 19:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | Crumlin Road Gaol | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 19:00 | Countryfest | Inniskeen Grattens GAA | Inniskeen | Monaghan | |
| 19:00 | Countryfest | Inniskeen Grattens GAA | Inniskeen | Monaghan | |
| 19:00 |
Poetry reading and festival launch
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Strokestown International Poetry Festival | Strokestown House | Strokestown | Roscommon |
| 19:15 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Millennium Forum | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Concert | Ulster Hall belfast | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 19:30 | Concert | Spirit Store | Dundalk | Louth | |
| 19:30 | Concert | The Sugar Club | Dublin 2 | Dublin | |
| 19:30 | Theatre | The Gaiety Theatre | Dublin 2 | Dublin | |
| 19:30 | Bray International Jazz Festival | Mermaid Arts Centre | Bray | Wicklow | |
| 19:30 | Dublin Dance Festival | Bord Gais Theatre | Dublin 2 | Dublin | |
| 19:30 | The Royal Irish Regiment | Island Arts Centre Lagan Valley | Lisburn | Antrim | |
| 19:30 | Concert | Whelans | Dublin 2 | Dublin | |
| 19:30 | comedy | Seanti | Kilmacow | Kilkenny | |
| 19:30 | Songs And Stories Of Joni Mitchel | Connollys of leap | Skibbereen | Cork | |
| 19:30 | Concert | Gleneagle INEC | Killarney | Kerry | |
| 19:30 | Live Music | The Sound House | Dublin 1 | Dublin | |
| 19:30 | Music | Monroes | Galway City | Galway | |
| 19:30 | Musical | Theatre Royal | Waterford City | Waterford | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Ebrington Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | New Gate Arts Theatre | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Walled City Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Da Vinci's | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Link 47 | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Shipquay Boutique Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Gweedore | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Dungloe Bar | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Rocking Chair | Derry City | Derry | |
| 19:30 | Tom Duffys Circus | Kiltoy Roundabout Circus Venue | Letterkenny | Donegal | |
| 19:30 | Ballydehob Jazz Festival | Ballydehob Community Hall | Ballydehob | Cork | |
| 19:30 | Inspire Choral Group | Kilmore Hotel | Cavan Town | Cavan | |
| 19:30 | Musical | Craic Theatre | Coalisland | Tyrone | |
| 19:30 | Musical | National Opera House | Wexford Town | Wexford | |
| 19:45 | Dance | Project Arts Centre | Dublin 2 | Dublin | |
| 19:45 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | The MAC | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 20:00 | Tribute Concert | TLT Drogheda | Drogheda | Louth | |
| 20:00 | theatre | Pavilion Theatre | Dún Laoghaire | Dublin | |
| 20:00 |
The Love Hungry Farmer
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Theatre | Town Hall Arts Centre | Cavan Town | Cavan |
| 20:00 |
Celine Byrne
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Concert | Christ Church | Celbridge | Kildare |
| 20:00 | Drama | Wexford Arts Center | Wexford Town | Wexford | |
| 20:00 | Dance | Glor | Ennis | Clare | |
| 20:00 | Theatre | Mullingar Arts Centre | Mullingar | Westmeath | |
| 20:00 | concert | University Concert Hall | Limerick City | Limerick | |
| 20:00 | Music | Balor ArtsCentre | Ballybofey | Donegal | |
| 20:00 | Theatre | Cork Arts Theatre | Cork City | Cork | |
| 20:00 | Theatre | The Market Place Theatre | Armagh | Armagh | |
| 20:00 | Comedy | The Market Place Theatre | Armagh | Armagh | |
| 20:00 | Music | Moat theatre | Nass | Kildare | |
| 20:00 | Drama Abbey Stage | Abbey Theater | Dublin 1 | Dublin | |
| 20:00 | Concert | Dolans Warehouse | Limerick City | Limerick | |
| 20:00 | Concert | Mick the Pies | Listowel | Kerry | |
| 20:00 | Music | An Tain | Dundalk | Louth | |
| 20:00 | Theatre | Town Hall Galway | Galway City | Galway | |
| 20:00 | Roisin Dubh Live | Roisin Dubh | Galway City | Galway | |
| 20:00 | Tribute Concert | TLT Drogheda | Drogheda | Louth | |
| 20:00 | Concert | St Lukes | Cork City | Cork | |
| 20:00 | Concert | Leisureland | Galway City | Galway | |
| 20:00 | A celebration of West Kerry Arts | Glor | Ennis | Clare | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Nerve Centre | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Bray International Jazz Festival | Mermaid Arts Centre | Bray | Wicklow | |
| 20:00 | Bray International Jazz Festival | Whale Theatre | Greystones | Wicklow | |
| 20:00 | Comedy | The Source | Thurles | Tipperary | |
| 20:00 | Music | De Barras | Clonakilty | Cork | |
| 20:00 |
David McSavage
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Comedy | Squealing Pig | Monaghan Town | Monaghan |
| 20:00 |
Battle of Bands
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3 acts each night | Toales Rock Bar | Dundalk | Louth |
| 20:00 | Kilkenny Roots Festival | Christys | Kilkenny City | Kilkenny | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Bennigans Bar | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Playhouse Derry | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Nerve Centre | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Walled City Brewery | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | Everglades Hotel | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Bentley Bar | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Thirsty Goat Derry | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | Derry City Jazz Festival | The Gate Bistro | Derry City | Derry | |
| 20:00 | The Night Shift | The Cellar Bar & Lounge | Lurgan | Armagh | |
| 20:00 | Concert | TF Royal Theatre | Castlebar | Mayo | |
| 20:00 | Country | Iontas | Castleblayney | Monaghan | |
| 20:00 | Country | Iontas | Castleblayney | Monaghan | |
| 20:00 | Momentum Festival 2026 | The Crescendo Tent | Oranmore | Galway | |
| 20:00 | Portlaoise Trad Fest | Dunamaise Arts Centre | Portlaoise | Laois | |
| 20:00 |
Gerrard Haughey
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John Joes Country Festival | John Joe's | Kilcar | Donegal |
| 20:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | The Deers head | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 20:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | The Black Box | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 20:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | Mandela Hall | Lisburn Road | Belfast | |
| 20:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | Oh Yeah Music Centre | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 20:00 | Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival | Carlisle Memorial | Belfast Centre | Belfast | |
| 20:00 | Galway Theatre Festival | An Taibhdhearc | Galway City | Galway | |
| 20:00 | Fleadh Na Bealtaine | Town Hall Galway | Galway City | Galway | |
| 20:00 | Concert | Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol | Dundalk | Louth | |
| 20:00 | Comedy | City Limits Comedy | Cork City | Cork | |
| 20:00 |
Masters of Pulpit
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Metallica Tribute | Dalys Bar Bennys | Baileborough | Cavan |
| 20:00 | Film Club is open to all | St Matthews | Baltimore | Cork | |
| 20:00 |
Irish Dancing Display
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Carrigaholt Oyster and Trad Festival 2026 | Morrisseys Village Pub | Carrigaholt | Clare |
| 20:30 |
Open mic
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Strokestown International Poetry Festival | Comptons Central Bar | Strokestown | Roscommon |
| 20:30 | Comedy | Kavanaghs | Portlaoise | Laois | |
| 20:30 | Bray International Jazz Festival | Frank Duffs | Bray | Wicklow | |
| 20:30 | Bray International Jazz Festival | The Harbour Bar | Bray | Wicklow | |