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Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2027

29 January to 7 February 2027Ticketed

Combine competitive chess with cultural and social activities at Sligo’s Radisson Blu Hotel.

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When
29 January to 7 February 2027
Where
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo, Sligo
Entry
Ticketed
Kind
Sport

What brings people here

The programme offers different tournament formats rather than requiring a ten-day commitment. The Weekender Plus runs from 29 January to 1 February, while the nine-round Open runs from 1 to 7 February. Talks, music and other activities complement the chess.

Sources: Sligo Chess and Culture Festival

Dates and booking

The overall festival is 29 January to 7 February 2027. Choose the tournament that matches your available time and playing requirements, then read its registration and fair-play rules. Check companion activities separately when planning a family visit.

Sources: Sligo Chess and Culture Festival

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Tickets and entry

Ticketed.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: sligochessfestival.com. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo is in Sligo, County Sligo. Routes here end at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo, Ballincar, Rosses Point, Sligo, using the venue position in this listing.

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The nearest scheduled stop is Ballincar (558441), 120 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

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  • Classibawn Dr 2.4 km
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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.
  • Sligo Chess and Culture Festival · read 22 September 2026
    Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.

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