Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival 2026

What to Expect

The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival is an annual three-day celebration in Bushmills village centred on the River Bush salmon season and the heritage of the Old Bushmills Distillery. The 2026 event runs 3 to 5 October with a programme of food stalls, live music, whiskey tastings and cultural events. The festival showcases local heritage and produce, with cooking demonstrations and craft food producers alongside dedicated whiskey tasting sessions. Entry to the village festival area is typically free; some distillery tasting events and special dinners require tickets.

Good to Know

• 3 to 5 October 2026; exact programme to be announced closer to the date

• Bushmills village centre and Old Bushmills Distillery, Co. Antrim

• Free entry to the village festival; ticketed distillery events and special dinners vary in price

• Check the Visit Causeway Coast & Glens website for the full programme as it is released

Getting There

Bushmills is on the B17 Causeway Coast road, 3km from the Giant’s Causeway. The Translink Causeway Rambler seasonal bus connects the village to Portrush and Ballycastle.