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Killarney Festivals

From the summer regatta and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle to six weeks of Christmas in Killarney: the year in town.

The festivals

What's on through the year

Late November to early January · 2026: 27 November – 10 January

Christmas in Killarney

Six weeks of Christmas: Saturday Christmas Magic Parades from 28 November, Santa's Holiday Residence in the National Park, Killarney on Ice, a show at the racecourse and Christmas markets on Old Market Lane.

Parade dates are on the events page; many attractions need tickets booked in advance.

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July · Annually

Killarney Regatta

Ireland's oldest surviving regatta, with the town's rowing clubs racing traditional boats on Lough Leane.

First Saturday of July · Annually

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle

Thousands of cyclists ride the 175 km Ring of Kerry from Killarney for local charities.

Annually

Rally of the Lakes

An international motor rally based at Killarney Racecourse, on stages through the surrounding mountains.

Expect road closures on rally days.

October · 2026: 15–18 October

Kerry International Film Festival

Four days of feature and short films, workshops and family events at the IMC Cinema, St Mary's Church of the Sloes and ANAM Arts & Cultural Centre.

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