Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2026
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Baby changing (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Café on site (likely)
- Toilets (likely)
This festival offers stargazing, talks, workshops, and seashore safaris. By day, explore the landscape; by night, enjoy nightscapes, music, and a Lantern Walk.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the award winning Mayo Dark Sky Festival invites visitors to the welcoming communities of Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy, set within one of Ireland’s most pristine dark sky regions along the Wild Atlantic Way.
This special edition features an exciting programme of guided stargazing, expert talks, astrophotography workshops, seashore safaris and family-friendly events. By day, explore the area’s stunning landscapes and rich heritage; by night, experience breathtaking nightscapes, haunting musical performances and the iconic Lantern Walk finale.
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The details
- When
- Friday 30 October 2026 – Sunday 1 November 2026
- Address
- Hotel Newport, Main St, Newport, Mayo
- Cost
- From €40
- Indoors or out
- Both indoors and out
- Booking
- Book a place
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Events