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02/06/2025

Don't miss this fantastic Taylor Swift tribute today as Day 4 of Skerries Midsummer Festival wraps up your Bank Holiday Weekend!

01/06/2025

So good, we're doing it again today. ANNUAL SKERRIES SANDCASTLE COMPETITION, PART 2! South Strand, opposite the fun fair, 1.30pm

31/05/2025

Skate Park Jam happening right now in Skerries Skate Park

31/05/2025

31/05/2025

SANDCASTLE COMPETITION today, South Strand, across from the funfair, 1.30pm until the tide comes in! Have you got what it takes to be awarded a coveted Certificate of Sandcastle Excellence? Free fruity drinks!

30/05/2025

All the fun of the fair ....It's DAY 1 and we have blue skies!

30/05/2025

Blue skies prevail despite a few brief summer showers. Happy first day of the SKERRIES MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL!!

26/05/2025

FESTIVAL WEEKEND UPDATE

26/05/2025

Bring a blanket and snuggle up with the whole family for our free outdoor movies this weekend!

26/05/2025

This weekend is going to be GREAT!

17/05/2025

Your THREE-IN-ONE Bank Holiday Weekend Summer Festival Guide!

May 30 to June 2 in Skerries is set to be the best Bank Holiday Weekend yet as festivals collide with exciting live events, fun bands, beach competitions, street food, fun fair and more. Here’s the rundown…

Friday
Skerries Midsummer Festival South Strand festival village: Funfair rides, live music, street-food stalls all day. Outdoor movies – see Visit Skerries on Facebook for live updates.
Ukulele Festival
Skerries Sailing Club official opening ceremony followed by lively open mic session (open to all voices and skill levels).
Other:
Live Music at the Bus Bar.

Saturday
Skerries Midsummer Festival South Strand festival village:
Funfair rides, street-food stalls all day. Early afternoon sports on the beach, outdoor movies, sandcastle competition (noon to 2.30pm or so). Outdoor movies (see Visit Skerries on Facebook for live updates on titles/times).
Live music – ukulele band 3-5pm (interactive lessons, come and give it a go!) Trad music, Abba tribute live on festival stage 6-8pm.
Fireworks over the water. View from South Strand 10.30pm.
Goat in the Bowl Skateboard Jam
Skerries Mills Skate Park.
Free skateboard lessons for kids from ArtKK Skateboard Crew. No scooters. 2-2.45pm. Pads and helmets required.
3-3.45pm Free skate.
4-5pm Under 16s Skateboard Competition. Judges/prizes.
5-6.30pm Over 16s Skateboard Competition. Judges/prizes.
6.30pm Live music from rock band Mine Road.
Free Skate 6.30pm to dark.
Ukulele Festival
Workshops in Joe Mays and Sailing Club (Keith White of Ukeristic Congress) 11am (ticketed events – eventbrite.ie)
Floraville, Strand Street:
Ukulele Flash Mob 2pm.
‘Busk on the Bus’ rolling musical adventure takes festivalgoers to Balbriggan Summerfest and the iconic Man O’ War Pub, serenading the streets and spreading good vibes. Registration 2pm. Departs Floraville 2.30pm.
Pop-Up Ukulele Entertainment all afternoon at Floraville, South Strand Midsummer Festival Stage, and Festival HQ at Skerries Sailing Club.
Gala Concert at 8pm features performances by Skerries Ukulele Strummers, the high-energy Polythene Jam, and the crowd-favourite Ukeristic Congress.
Other:
Salty Buoy food truck at the Sailing Club. Lambay Island crab rolls, seafood spice bags and more.
Vinyl DJ at the Bus Bar.

Sunday
Skerries Midsummer Festival South Strand festival village:
Funfair rides, street-food stalls all day. Live music, outdoor movies – see Visit Skerries on Facebook for live updates on the day. Beach fun.
Ukulele Festival
Sailing Club upstairs – Adult Beginners workshop, 11-12.30pm. Ticketed – see eventbrite.ie. 12:30pm Outdoor performance by the Ukulele Strummers, Skerries Sailing Club, celebrating 10 years.
Jam session continues throughout the afternoon.
Monday
Skerries Midsummer Festival South Strand festival village:
Funfair rides, street-food stalls, all day. Live music: open mic + outdoor movies – see Visit Skerries on Facebook for titles/times on the day.

03/06/2024

5.30pm today - Taylor Swift tribute live on stage!
6:15pm - Lady GaGa