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Irish Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
The top ten things to do in Sligo this week, May 21-27: Big band dancing, Africa Day, afternoon tea and more
BIG BAND DANCE It's one year since the beginning of the monthly dances in The Sligo Park Hotel, and to celebrate, Crossan Entertainment presents a special event on Sunday, May 25. Music by Mary Rose and Enda, followed by country star David James. Admission is €20, and doors open at 8pm with dancing from 9pm until midnight. Pay on the door. Reduced room rates are available. LILLIE'S LIVE LOUNGE Lillies Live Lounge Presents: Chief Keegan this Thursday, May 22 at Lillie's. Get ready for a night of electrifying grooves, deep funk, and powerhouse jams as Chief Keegan takes the stage at Lillies Live Lounge this month. Tickets via eventbrite. NÉILLIDH MULLIGAN & CAOIMHE NÍ MHAOLAGÁIN The Lunchtime at the Well series continues with a special performance by Néillidh Mulligan and Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin, a talented duo hailing from Sligo. They will take the stage at the Hawk's Well Theatre on Wednesday, 21st May at 1:10 pm. The event remains 'pay what you can', advance booking is now essential to guarantee a seat. CHORAL LANDSCAPES Join the Sligo Orpheus Choir for a captivating evening of choral music at Calry Parish Church on Saturday, May 24. An evening of choral music celebrating timeless melodies and rich traditions — from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works and folk songs from Ireland, Europe and beyond, this event promises to be a feast for the ears. Tickets via eventbrite. MUSIC GENERATION CONCERT Join Music Generation Sligo for a spectacular array of performances from young Sligo musicians at Hawk's Well Theatre on Monday, May 26. Performances from Sligo Youth Voices, Sligo Voice Collective, Teen & Junior bands, harp ensemble and many more. TEMPLE ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO TEMPLE is an Ecstatic dance event taking place at The Den, Rosses Point on Saturday, May 24. Join what is a coming together of hearts, bodies and souls to celebrate a love of dance, music, cacao & global community. Welcome Polarny, a well loved and respected Sound Traveler, award-winning DJ and producer based in Brazil. Tickets via eventbrite. AFRICA DAY The Model hosts Africa Day on Sunday, 25th May from 2 – 6pm, with this year's theme, 'Voices of Home: A Celebration of African Culture and Community'. This free, family-friendly event invites the public to experience the richness and diversity of African heritage through art, music, and storytelling. TRASNA Trevor Sexton and Ger O'Donnell - Trasna - play a live gig at Murphy's, Tubbercurry on Monday, May 26. Tickets are €25 and are available from the hotel. Sure to be a brilliant gig. AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a great day out with afternoon tea, bingo, live music, guest speakers, prize for best dressed pink lady and lots more at The Showgrounds on Saturday, May 24 - all for a good cause. Funds raised go to the Irish Cancer Society. The event takes place at 2pm. HOTHOUSE Hawk's Well Theatre is proud to host the critically acclaimed production HOTHOUSE by Malaprop Theatre on Saturday, 24th May. Following a successful Off-Broadway debut and a triumphant run at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2023, where it garnered awards for Best Production and Best Design Ensemble, HOTHOUSE embarks on its first Irish tour, captivating audiences nationwide.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Top ten things to do in Sligo this week: April 30-May 6
Get ready for an unforgettable night of original music, groove, and raw passion as Cabbage Collective makes its highly anticipated debut at Lillies Live Lounge on Wednesday, April 30. Led by Sean Callaghan (aka Cabbage)—a seasoned performer who has spent the last decade making his mark on the Irish music scene through countless cover gigs in Sligo, Leitrim, and beyond—this new project is a bold step into original territory. Tickets via eventbrite. FRANCES BLACK Renowned Irish singer Frances Black will grace the stage of Hawk's Well Theatre on Sunday, May 4 as part of her acclaimed Talk to Me tour. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Frances Black's soulful performance live in Sligo. For ticket bookings and more information, visit the Hawk's Well Theatre website. KEVIN BRADY ELECTRIC QUARTET In association with Sligo Jazz - The Kevin Brady Electric Quartet featuring Seamus Blake, Dave Redmond & Bill Carrothers will play Live in Sligo at The Yeats Building on Sunday May 4. More information at tickets via Hawk's Well Theatre. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT IRELAND On Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, Paddy Cullivan will perform his acclaimed show, I Can't Believe It's Not Ireland, at Hawk's Well Theatre. In this thought-provoking and humorous performance, Cullivan imagines a future Ireland in 2032, where the country has become a unified 32-county nation. Through satire and storytelling, he explores the possibilities and challenges of this new Ireland. MOYLOUGH TRACTOR RUN A fun-filled tractor run will take place on Monday, May 5 to raise funds for Moylough Heritage Centre and Northwest STOP. Registration starts on the day at 1pm, with entry costing €20. There will be prizes for the best vehicle. MOVICALS A movie musical extravaganza like no other! Get ready to be swept off your feet with MOVICALS - the ultimate lights, camera, action experience at Hawk's Well on Saturday May 3. Tickets via Hawk's Well Theatre box office. LILLIE'S LAUGHS WITH BERNARD O'SHEA ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Get ready for a night of unforgettable comedy at Lillie's Laughs on Friday, May 2. Known for his sharp wit, relatable humour, and high-energy performances, Bernard has become one of Ireland's most beloved comedians. Tickets via eventbrite. GROOVY CLUB Sligo's first and only regular over 30s club party is here at Lola Montez on Friday, May 2. Expect massive throwback hits from the 80s, 90s & 00s, plus your fave club classics. Tickets available from eventbrite. SLIGO ROVERS V DROGHEDA UNITED The league's bottom side Sligo Rovers host the league leaders Drogheda United at The Showgrounds this Friday evening, with the game also live on Virgin Media. The Bit O'Red are going through a sticky patch at present and need all the support they can get. CASH RETURNS Europe's No.1 Johnny Cash & June Carter tribute band, 'Cash Returns', are back at Hawk's Well this Friday, May 2 and set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the box office hit film Walk The Line. Tickets via Hawk's Well box office.
