2020 Festival is FREE!
We are delighted to announce that all events at the 2020 Mayo (virtual) Dark Sky Festival will be FREE OF CHARGE. Book your place via our...
Press Release
Moonlight and Magic in Mayo The towns and villages bordering Ireland’s only DARK SKY PARK will team up once again to organise the fifth...
Programme ready!
We couldn't be happier with our line-up this year! A mix of local , national and international speakers, with talks on a wide range of...
A virtual festival!
Like many other events around the world, our 2020 festival will be a little different! We are busy putting together a one day programme...
Safe landing
Astronaut Bob Thirsk arrived safely for our fInal event of the Mayo Dark Sky Festival, happening today at 3:30pm We were delighted that...
Change to Programme
Due to adverse weather conditions, specifically high winds, Emma Stone is unable to fly and so cannot join us for this year's festival -...
Change to line-up
We wanted to let you know that there has been a change to the published programme for the festival. Due to a family illness, Eanna ni...
One of the best festivals in Ireland!
Thanks to SkyScanner for listing the Mayo Dark Sky Festival as one of the best Irish Festivals of 2019! SKYSCANNER ARTICLE
Festival App
With 3 locations. 15 talks, 12 workshops, as well as walks, stargazing, opening night concert, gala dinner, telescope trade stands and...
Festival Opening performance by Systir
The newly formed vocal ensemble Systir (made up of the female members of Anuna) create a magical sound indeed - and we are thrilled that...