Carlow Garden Festival 2026

What to Expect

The Carlow Garden Festival is a nine-day celebration now in its 23rd year, running from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 2 August 2026. The festival showcases Carlow’s exceptional collection of gardens, from historic estates to contemporary designed landscapes, with guided tours, talks by acclaimed gardeners from Ireland and the UK, and hands-on workshops covering sustainable gardening, plant care and landscape design. Opening and closing weekend passes offer discounted entry to multiple events.

Good to Know

• Runs 25 July to 2 August 2026 across multiple garden venues in County Carlow

• Opening weekend pass (4 talks): EUR 70, saving EUR 10; closing weekend pass (5 talks/workshops): EUR 70, saving EUR 12

• Tickets bookable online at carlowgardentrail.digitickets.co.uk or by phone on 059-9130411

• Full programme at carlowgardentrail.com/festival-programme/

Getting There

Festival events are spread across a number of private and public gardens in County Carlow. Check the programme for directions to each venue.