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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026

1 to 30 September 2026Free entry

Music, dancing and the tradition of matchmaking bring visitors to Lisdoonvarna throughout September.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

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When
1 to 30 September 2026
Where
Lisdoonvarna, Lisdoonvarna
Entry
Free entry
Kind
Festivals

The experience

The festival spreads across the town’s venues, offering social evenings as well as opportunities to meet the matchmaker. It welcomes groups of friends and people attending for the music, alongside those hoping to make a romantic connection.

Sources: Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Plan ahead

The published festival period is 1 to 30 September. Pick a venue and dated performance from the entertainment programme, since individual nights have their own admission arrangements. Accommodation and transport are separate from event tickets.

Sources: Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

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Tickets and entry

Free entry.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

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Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.

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Destination, access and nearby stops

Routes here end at Lisdoonvarna, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, Clare, using the venue position in this listing.

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Stops near it

The nearest scheduled stop is Lisdoonvarna (11922), 90 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

  • Lisdoonvarna 90 m
    buses 350 and 331
    Scheduled departures from this stop
  • Burren Castle Hotel 2.1 km
    bus 331
    Scheduled departures from this stop

Where this comes from

Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished.
  • Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival · read 22 September 2026
    Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.

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