MusicConcert
Finale Concert with Jack L
Sunday 1 November
Newport - Hotel Newport
Price 25€
Join us for the finale event of the 2026 Mayo Dark Sky Festival!
MusicDinner
Gala Dinner
Saturday 31 October
Mulranny Park Hotel
€40
An elegant evening of dining, music and celebration at the heart of the festival.
Music
Opening Night Reception
Friday 30 October
Ballycroy Visitor Centre
Price 5€
Join us for the official opening of the festival with music, refreshments and stargazing.
Workshops
UNESCO World Heritage and the historic Astronomical Observatories of Ireland
Sunday 1 November
Newport - Hotel Newport
€10 at the door (or buy a 1-day or 2-day ticket)
Exploring Ireland’s historic observatories and their journey towards UNESCO World Heritage status.
Talks
Henny Penny was right: How ‘commercial space’ is changing the night sky and what’s being done about it
Saturday 31 October
Newport - Hotel Newport
€10 at the door
How commercial space activity is transforming the night sky — and what can be done to protect it.
Biodiversity
Resonance of Place: Listening for Signs, Signals & Sonic Possibilities
Saturday 31 October, Sunday 1 November
Newport - Hotel Newport
An immersive sound installation exploring nature, time and the cosmos through listening.
MusicVisual ArtsChild-friendlyFree events
Language and Folklore of the Night Sky
Saturday 31 October
Mulranny Arts Centre
€10 at the door (or buy a 1-day or 2-day ticket)
Exploring Irish language and folklore inspired by the night sky.