The Social Calendar
We design tailor‑made journeys that reveal the true character of each destination, with every detail shaped by care, insight and precision. Through our trusted relationships, we open doors to exceptional places, private estates and experiences rarely accessible to others, creating moments that feel both personal and meaningful.
Working with an established network of partners, artisans and expert guides, we connect travellers to private worlds that offer a richer, more authentic understanding of each country. For luxury travel advisors, Dream Escape is a dependable and collaborative partner, delivering thoughtfully curated journeys that resonate long after they end.
January 2027
Jan 20: Temple Bar TradFest (20-24)
Jan 30: Dublin Racing Festival, Leopardstown (30-31)
February 2027
Feb 05: Six Nations Rugby (Ireland v England), Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Feb 18: Dublin International Film Festival (18-28)
March 2027
Mar 13: Six Nations Rugby (Ireland v France), Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Mar 13: St Patricks Festival Dublin (13-17)
Mar 17: St Patrick’s Day
Mar 27: Mallow Easter Festival, Cork Racecourse (27-29)
Mar 29: BoyleSports Irish Grand National, Fairyhouse
Mar 30: The International Pan Celtic Festival (to 3 Apr)
April 2027
Apr 01: West Wateford Festival of Food, Dungarvan
Apr 20: Cuirt International Festival of Literature
Apr 28: Cork International Choral Festival
Apr 30: Rally of the Lakes, Killarney
May 2027
May 01: Connemara Mussel Festival, Renvyle, Co. Galway
May 01: Cork International Poetry Festival (tbc)
May 02: Deep River Rock Belfast City Marathon
June 2027
Jun 01: Yeats Day, Co. Sligo
Jun 01: Ceílí at the Castle – Hillsborough Castle (tbc)
Jun 03: Bord Bia Bloom Festival, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Jun 11: Cork Midsummer Festival
Jun 11: Taste of Dublin (11-14)
Jun 16: Bloomsday Festival, Dublin
Jun 25: Irish Derby Festival, The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare (25-27)
Jun 26: Mourne Way Marathon, Co. Down
July 2027
Jul 01: Amgen Irish Open, The K Club, Co. Kildare (1-4)
Jul 12: Killarney Racing Festival (12-16)
Jul 12: Galway International Arts Festival (12-25)
Jul 20: Sligo Jazz Project (20-25)
Jul 26: Galway Races Summer Festival (to 1 Aug)
August 2027
Aug 04: Dublin Horse Show (4-8)
Aug 05: Kilkenny Arts Festival
Aug 06: Dingle Horse and Pony Racing Festival, Ballintaggart Racecourse (6-8)
Aug 10: Puck Fair, Killorglin, Co. Kerry (10-12)
Aug 13: Rose of Tralee International Festival
Aug 28: College Football Classic: Pitt Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
September 2027
Sep 01: The Belfast International Tattoo (tbc)
Sep 05: Dublin Fringe Festival (5-19)
Sep 17: Ryder Cup, Adare Manor Golf Club
Sep 24: Galway Oyster Festival (24-26)
October 2027
Oct 01: Wexford Festival Opera (tbc)
Oct 14: Belfast International Arts Festival
Oct 21: Cork Jazz Festival (21-25)
November 2027
Nov 11: Rememberance Day
December 2027
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 31: New Year Celebrations
