What's on in Co. Cavan

Upcoming events in County Cavan that we know about. Every listing links to its source, so please check with the organiser before you travel.

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54 upcoming events in Co. Cavan

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Mon5Oct

Portraits of the Invisible – photographic exhibition (until 28 Nov)

📍 Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff · 🕒 10am
⏳ Runs until Sat 28 Nov

Travelling exhibition from the National Library of Ireland.

🖼️ ExhibitionCo. CavanDetails ↗

November 2026

Thu5Nov

EVAGARDEN Christmas Makeup Masterclass (Thu 5 Nov 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 6 Nov 11.30am)

📍 Dun A Ri Holistic & Beauty Therapies, 25 Oak Grove, Kingscourt · 🕒 5:30pm
⏳ Runs until Fri 6 Nov

One-hour hands-on Christmas makeup masterclass. Book on Eventbrite.

🤝 CommunityCo. Cavan✓ Listed by organiserDetails ↗

Fri6Nov

Cavan Drama Festival

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town
⏳ Runs until Sun 8 Nov

🎭 TheatreCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri6Nov

Cavan Choirs – An Evening of Song (remembering the victims of the 1943 orphanage fire)

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town · 💶 €20

Tickets €20 at Hotel Kilmore on the night.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat7Nov

Legends of American Country

📍 Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat7Nov

Red Hot Funky Peppers & Everlong Echoes — RHCP & Foo Fighters tribute double header

📍 Benny's Music Venue, Bailieborough · 🕒 9:30pm · 💶 €20

RHCP and Foo Fighters tribute double header at Benny's Music Venue (Daly's Bar & Lounge), Bailieborough. Doors 9.30pm, bands 10pm. Tickets on Eventbrite.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun8Nov

Cavan champions (Gowna or Kingscourt Stars) v Armagh champions (Crossmaglen or Killeavy)

🏆 Ulster Club Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

📍 Kingspan Breffni, Cavan Town

🏐 GAACo. CavanDetails ↗

Wed11Nov

Adrift by Deirdre Kinahan

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town

🎭 TheatreCo. CavanDetails ↗

Thu12Nov

Good Girls by Clare Monnelly (world premiere)

📍 Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia
⏳ Runs until Sat 14 Nov

🎭 TheatreCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat14Nov

Declan O'Rourke – Oceanic

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat14Nov

Deirdre O'Kane

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

😂 ComedyCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon16Nov

Christmas Party Nights at The Granary (selected dates; mince pies & mulled wine, 5-course dinner, live entertainment)

📍 Cabra Castle, Kingscourt
⏳ Runs until Mon 21 Dec

Selected dates only, 16 Nov to 21 Dec. Book with Cabra Castle on 042 966 7030.

🤝 CommunityCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon16Nov

Festive Afternoon Tea in The Courtroom Restaurant (Mon–Sat 12.30–3pm, from €35)

📍 Cabra Castle, Kingscourt · 🕒 12:30pm · 💶 €35–€45
⏳ Runs until Mon 21 Dec

Traditional €35, Prosecco €40, Cocktail €45 per person. Mon–Sat 12.30–3pm. Booking 042 966 7030.

🤝 CommunityCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon16Nov

Celtic Night With The Stars (Tommy Fleming, Charlie McGettigan, Eleanor Shanley & more)

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Duke Special – Songs From The Deep Forest

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Antarctica… An Artist's View (exhibition, free)

📍 Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia
⏳ Runs until Fri 18 Dec

🖼️ ExhibitionCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

The Ultimate Boy Band Experience

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Claire Crehan – Between Song and Silence

📍 Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Bailieborough Christmas Craft Fair

📍 Bailieborough GAA, Bailieborough

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Friends In Low Places (Garth Brooks tribute)

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Cootehill Christmas Lights Switch On

📍 Cootehill town centre, Cootehill

Festive music and the lights switch-on.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Cootehill Santa's Grotto

📍 Cootehill town centre, Cootehill

Meet Santa, share Christmas wishes and get an early gift.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun22Nov

Cootehill Christmas Market Day

📍 Car park behind SuperValu / Pig Market, Cootehill

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon23Nov

Festive Lunch & Dinner at the Errigal (from €35pp)

📍 Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill · 💶 €35–€42pp
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Three-course festive lunch €35, dinner €42. Swap dessert for a Christmas cocktail at no extra charge.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Tolü Makay

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

An Evening with Patrick Feeney

📍 Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Abba Xmas

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

It's Christmas! It's party time! It's Abba!

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Ballyjamesduff Christmas Market (Fri 27 & Sat 28 Nov)

📍 St Joseph's Hall, Ballyjamesduff
⏳ Runs until Sat 28 Nov

Two festive days of makers, artists, crafters, bakers and food producers.

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Shortt Stuff (comedy)

📍 Ramor Arts Centre, Virginia

😂 ComedyCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Enchantment – Evlana & Michael Harding

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Complete Madness — Madness tribute (returning)

📍 Benny's Music Venue, Bailieborough · 🕒 9:30pm · 💶 €20

Madness tribute returning to Benny's Music Venue (Daly's Bar & Lounge), Bailieborough. Tickets via Eventbrite when listed; check the Benny's organiser page.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun29Nov

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair

📍 Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun29Nov

The Big Christmas Sing (pop-up choir)

📍 Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun29Nov

Ballinagh Christmas Market

📍 Ballinagh Community Centre, Ballinagh

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun29Nov

Santa Sunday Lunch at Farnham Estate (29 Nov, 6, 13 & 20 Dec)

📍 Farnham Estate, Cavan Town · 💶 €55 adult, €35 child
⏳ Runs until Sun 20 Dec

Prosecco or mulled wine for adults, children's festive menu, a visit from Santa and a gift.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

December 2026

Sat5Dec

The Cottage Christmas Market (60+ stalls, wooden chalets)

📍 Town Hall Street, Cavan Town · 🕒 8am
⏳ Runs until Sun 6 Dec

Over 60 vendors with local artisan food, drink, crafts and art. Sat 5 Dec 8am to Sun 6 Dec 7pm.

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Shine On — Westlife & Take That tribute duo

📍 Benny's Music Venue, Bailieborough · 🕒 9:30pm · 💶 €10

Westlife & Take That tribute duo at Benny's Music Venue (Daly's Bar & Lounge), Bailieborough. Tickets via Eventbrite when listed.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Shared Christmas Party Nights at Hotel Kilmore (Sat 5, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Dec)

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town · 💶 €62pp
⏳ Runs until Sat 12 Dec

Mulled wine on arrival, five-course festive dinner, live entertainment, DJ and late bar. B&B €160 for two.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Virginia Show Centre Christmas Fair (12–5pm, free)

📍 Virginia Show Centre, Virginia · 🕒 12pm · 💶 Free

Local craft and gift stalls, mince pies, hot chocolate and treats from the community café.

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun6Dec

Christmas Craft Fair at Gallonray House, Cootehill

📍 Gallonray House, Cootehill

🛍️ MarketCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun6Dec

Santa at the Errigal (Sun 6 & Sun 13 Dec)

📍 Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill · 💶 €40 adult, €20 child
⏳ Runs until Sun 13 Dec

Three-course meal, a visit and gift from Santa, Christmas games and a goodie bag for every child. Advance booking essential.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Tue8Dec

Cavan Singers Christmas Concert

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

A seasonal performance from the Cavan Singers.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Fri11Dec

Christmas Party Nights at Cavan Crystal Hotel (Fri 11 & Sat 12 Dec)

📍 Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan Town
⏳ Runs until Sat 12 Dec

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat12Dec

The Chop Sueys & Hard Bizkit — System of a Down & Limp Bizkit tributes (returning)

📍 Benny's Music Venue, Bailieborough · 🕒 9:30pm · 💶 €20

System of a Down and Limp Bizkit tributes returning to Benny's Music Venue (Daly's Bar & Lounge), Bailieborough. Band site lists tickets €15 early / €18 pre-sale / €20 door; poster €20. Confirmed on thechopsueys.com / hardbizkit.com.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat12Dec

Zodiac Netsuke – animals of the Japanese zodiac in miniature

📍 Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff · 🕒 2pm

🖼️ ExhibitionCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sat19Dec

Christmas Party Night at the Errigal (The Blarneys + DJ)

📍 Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill · 💶 €65pp

Prosecco on arrival, five-course dinner, games and spot prizes, live music from The Blarneys and DJ until late. Overnight stays from €180 per room.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun20Dec

Kevin's Christmas Lights Vehicle Parade (charity)

📍 Cavan Equestrian Centre to Cavan Town, Cavan Town · 🕒 4:45pm

Departs Cavan Equestrian Centre at 4.45pm, arriving in Cavan Town at about 5pm. Raising funds for CUAN, KBRT, St Christopher's Hospice and the Vincent McGee Benefit Fund.

🎉 FestivalCo. CavanDetails ↗

Sun20Dec

Matilda the Experience

📍 Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan Town

🎭 TheatreCo. CavanDetails ↗

Wed23Dec

Smash Hits — best of the 90s (returning)

📍 Benny's Music Venue, Bailieborough · 🕒 9:30pm · 💶 €20

Best of the 90s returning to Benny's Music Venue (Daly's Bar & Lounge), Bailieborough. Tickets via Eventbrite when listed.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon28Dec

Festive Afternoon Tea in The Courtroom Restaurant (Mon–Sat 12.30–3pm, from €35)

📍 Cabra Castle, Kingscourt · 🕒 12:30pm · 💶 €35–€45
⏳ Runs until Wed 6 Jan

Traditional €35, Prosecco €40, Cocktail €45 per person. Mon–Sat 12.30–3pm. Booking 042 966 7030.

🤝 CommunityCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon28Dec

Late AM — back over Christmas holidays

📍 Benny's Music Venue, Bailieborough · 🕒 9:30pm

Late AM back over the Christmas holidays at Benny's Music Venue (Daly's Bar & Lounge), Bailieborough. No price on the Ultimate Lineup poster; tickets via Eventbrite when listed.

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Mon28Dec

Onóir

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Wed30Dec

The Amigos (Patrick Feeney, Gary Gamble & Robert Mizzell)

📍 Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town

🎵 MusicCo. CavanDetails ↗

Thu31Dec

New Year's Eve at the Errigal (5-course dinner, The Tonians)

📍 Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill · 💶 €70pp

Prosecco on arrival, five-course dinner and live music from The Tonians.

🎄 ChristmasCo. CavanDetails ↗

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