Mallow Arts Festival

An annual festival celebrating live music, literature, art, film and everything creative.

July 22nd – 26th, 2026

News

Mallow’s First Lady of Dance – A Tribute to Joan Denise Moriarty

Join us for a special evening celebrating the life, legacy and extraordinary contribution of Joan Denise Moriarty, widely regarded as Mallow’s First Lady of Dance and a pioneering figure in Irish ballet.This tribute event will honour Joan Denise Moriarty’s remarkable achievements and lasting influence on dance in Ireland. Through stories,…
Dr. Strangely Strange

Dr. Strangely Strange Live at Mallow Arts Festival 2026 Ireland’s original psychedelic folk group Dr. Strangely Strange will take the stage at St James’ Church of Ireland on Saturday 25th July, from 8pm to 10pm. This is a truly rare opportunity — the veteran experimental folk group have recently returned…
Loudest Whisper

Loudest Whisper Live at Mallow Arts Festival 2026 We are thrilled to announce that legendary Fermoy folk-rock group Loudest Whisper will perform at St James’ Church of Ireland on Thursday 23rd July, from 8pm to 10pm, as part of this year’s Mallow Arts Festival. Brian O’Reilly returns to front the…
Saint Patrick’s Day Gallery

This Saint Patrick’s Day, our committee members took to the streets of Mallow to celebrate our patron saint. Great crowds lined the way, showing wonderful support to all the groups and clubs who paraded on the day.