Location: Newport Playground, beside the river and the Railway Viaduct, Newport, Co. Mayo.
Google maps reference 53.883503, -9.545712.
Help us close Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2026 in a blaze of light! Join fellow festival goers for a Lantern Walk from Newport Playground, across the 19th-century viaduct and up to St Patrick’s Church.
Look out for the spectacular large-scale lanterns created especially for the festival by sculptor Tom Meskell.
Where: Assemble at Newport Playground, beside the Newport Railway Viaduct.
When: Assemble from 6:00pm (Lantern Walk starts 6:30pm)
Cost: The Lantern Walk is free for everyone. No concert ticket is needed to join the walk.
The Jack L concert at St Patrick’s Church is a separate, ticketed event. Please see its event listing for details and tickets.
Explore the programme to discover talks, night-time events and experiences inspired by Mayo’s dark skies.