Cootehill Arts Festival 2026

What to Expect

The Cootehill Arts Festival is an annual community arts celebration held in Cootehill, a market town in northeast County Cavan. The festival typically spans three to five days in late August and includes professional theatre productions, live music, circus skills workshops, storytelling sessions, poetry readings, a photography exhibition, and a festival variety showcase. Venues across the town are used throughout the week, making it a lively occasion for the local community and visitors.

Good to Know

• Dates: Typically late August - exact 2026 dates to be confirmed; 2025 ran 22-24 August

• Venue: Various venues in Cootehill town centre, Co. Cavan

• Mix of free and ticketed events; check Facebook page for the full 2026 programme

• Annual recurring festival; running for many years as part of the Cavan arts calendar

• Cootehill is approximately 25km northeast of Cavan Town

Getting There

Cootehill is on the R188 road, about 25km northeast of Cavan Town. Bus Eireann connects Cootehill to Cavan Town and Monaghan. Town centre parking is available.