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

Oct 31st, 2026

Festival Stargazing: Weather Update – SATURDAY

Stargazing tonight: the forecast is looking promising!

Oct 29th, 2026

Festival Stargazing: Weather Update

Friday looks cloudy, but there’s hope for Saturday! Check the latest outlook before travelling for stargazing.

Apr 13th, 2026

Happy Birthday Mayo Dark Sky Park!

This May Bank Holiday weekend we'd like to invite you to celebrate Mayo Dark Sky Park's 10th birthday by attending one of the many events we are hosting!

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.

Ready to Plan Your Festival Experience?

Explore the programme to discover talks, night-time events and experiences inspired by Mayo’s dark skies.