Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival 20–22 March 2026

We are very busy organizing the 2026 and! 2027 Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival which is very exciting - this year 20–22 March we have fantastic lineup of speakers with a great mix of astrophysics, star gazing, astro-workshops, natural history, nature by night, archaeo-astronomy, theatre, music and storytelling - we are even considering astro-comedy and giving it a try at the inaugural Portmagee Comedy Festival (there will be definitely be no charge for that!). It is shaping up to be fresh, exciting, educational and energetic. Some events will sell out so be sure to get your early bird ticket now! https://events.humanitix.com/skellig-coast-dark-sky-festival-2026

The festival is not-for-profit and led this year by Kerry Dark Sky Tourism in collaboration with

Caherdaniel Dark Sky - the festival is thankful for all its supporters including Kerry Local Authorities Fáilte Ireland Skellig Six18 Distillery Valentia Slate Údarás na Gaeltachta Brí Uíbh Ráthaigh