Bere Island Family Festival 2026
Experience the magic of the Bere Island Family Festival – an island celebration packed with family-friendly activities and events, suitable for all ages.
Whether you’re looking for sports challenges or simply a chance to enjoy live music, the festival has something for everyone.
Each year, the community and visitors come together for a fun-filled week of activities. The festival offers you the chance to mingle with the community, explore the island, and join the many activities that are lined up for this year.
Programme 2026
Saturday 1st August
2:00pm Mass at the Holy Year Cross (Sherona)
9:30pm Live Music (The Hotel)
Sunday 2nd August
8:00pm Craic agus Ceoil (Dessies Bar)
Tuesday 4th August
12:00pm Kids’ Dance Workshop (The Rec)
7:00pm Bere Island Community Concert (The Lecture Theatre)
Wednesday 5th August
2:00pm Talk with Jo Kerrigan (Heritage Centre)
8:00pm Table Quiz & Raffle (Hotel)
Thursday 6th August
2:00pm Kids’ Biathlon, starting at Community Centre
5:00pm Kids’ Talent Show (Hotel)
8:00pm Bingo (Hotel)
Friday 7th August
1:00pm Kids’ Sports Day (The Rec)
7:00pm Adult Biathlon, starting at The Lookout
9:30pm Live Music with Pat Higgins (Dessies Bar)
9:30pm Live Music with “The Blow Ins” (Hotel)
Saturday 8th August
9:30am Parkrun (John Walsh Loop)
1:00pm Water Sports & Regatta (The Slip, Rerrin)
O’Sullivan Beare March Event (time TBC)
1:00pm Face Painting & Games (The Village)
5:00pm Live Music with Pat and Friends (Dessies Bar)
9:00pm Live Music with “The Sunday Cure” (Hotel)
Sunday 9th August
10:00am Annual Graveyard Mass
11:00am Bere Island Community Radio Beara & Beyond Broadcast (Dessies Bar)
5-a-side Football Tournament (The Rec, time TBC)
1:00pm Poc Fada (Robbies Cross)
3:00pm Family Fun Day, Music & BBQ (Hotel)
Bere Island Fittest Family Competition (Hotel, time TBC)
6:00pm Egg Throw Competition (Hotel)
8:00pm Craic agus Ceoil (Dessies Bar)
Live Music during the day (Hotel)
8:00pm Live Music with Tommy Johnson (Hotel)
Find out how to get to Bere Island and plan your visit using the Bere Island map.
