Drogheda

Drogheda's very own artisan food and craft market takes place on the 1st Saturday of every month. 

Join them as they celebrate their 8^th Birthday on March 2nd!

The market provides a unique shopping experience for all.

Specially chosen creatives, makers and small local business owners' unite to provide you, the visitor, with an eclectic array of stalls from jewellery to Indian street food.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, the Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) returns from the 9-11 August for its third year in partnership with LOVE Drogheda BIDS.

Creating an environment for filmmakers and audiences to connect and celebrate film in the historical medieval town of Drogheda, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley Region, BVIFF will once again feature an extended festival over three days featuring screenings, events and a range of awards to help support filmmakers.

Celebrations commemorating the remarkable life of St. Brigid of Faughart are set to captivate audiences throughout Louth as the highly anticipated Brigid 1500: ‘Louth Birthplace of Brigid’ festival kicks off on January 26th, 2024.

The programme, spearheaded by Louth County Council, is a tribute to one of Ireland’s most esteemed saints, offering a rich tapestry of events and initiatives highlighting her legacy.

Droichead are thrilled to announce our THEATRE CLUB for Spring/Summer 2024. This season we have a programme of seven unique and eclectic shows.

With the shorter days upon us, a perfect opportunity arises to make the most of the mid-mornings as we host a five-week series presented by Community Historian, Brendan Matthews.

This October, Leanbh Children’s Festival, our arts festival for children, young people and families in Drogheda and East Meath returns. With events that will thrill, engage, excite, create cultural experiences and facilitate learning for young people aged 0 – 13+yrs. There will be fun, magic and mayhem...enjoy!

The festival is made possible with sponsorship from Flogas, and support from The Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland, Meath & Louth County Council Arts Office and Drogheda Implementation Board.

• Date: 22/09/2023
• Time: 16.30
• Cost: Free Events

Culture Night 2023 at Droichead featuring an evening with music, song and stories. Come along to any of the events below, all are FREE, but we do suggest booking in advance. 

The Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival will take place from 18th -24th of September in Drogheda and the surrounding Boyne Valley and will feature guided walks by experienced and passionate guides. From Whiskey Walks, Nordic walking, Medieval Drogheda, Fantasy walks and a guided walk of the Boyne Camino and much more, the Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival is the ideal way to explore the nature and history of the Boyne Valley region. It is the perfect festival destination for the outdoor adventurer.

National Tour: ADRIFT – by visual artist Els Dietvorst
Curated by Catherine Bowe and Karla Sánchez Zepeda
Commissioned by Wexford Arts Centre

Be sure to check out this fantastic festival which takes place at Scotch Hall shopping Centre in Drogheda from Friday 30th June- Sunday 2nd July. 

With live music and entertainment for the kids there is something for everyone! 

See details below.