Photo from the Carlow Arts Festival website.
The Carlow Arts Festival is an annual celebration held in Carlow town and across Carlow County. In 2025, the festival will take place from Wednesday, June 4th, to Sunday, June 8th!
Since its inception in 1979, the Carlow Arts Festival has celebrated the arts with an exciting annual programme that highlights the talents of local, national, and international artists. The festival features a diverse range of art forms, including dance, street arts, spectacle, literature, circus, visual arts, film, music, and theatre, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Learn more about the festival: CarlowArtsFestival.ie
Getting to the Carlow Arts Festival by Bus
Getting to the Carlow Arts Festival is simple with JJ Kavanagh buses! All Carlow-bound services stop at Carlow Coach Park, conveniently located in the heart of Carlow town. Additional stops in Carlow include SETU Carlow Campus and Tyndall College/IFET.
If you’re travelling from Dublin or Dublin Airport, our 736 route provides a convenient option. The 736 also serves Carlow from Tramore, Waterford, and Kilkenny. Additionally, our local 825 and 874 routes connect the wider Carlow area. Check out our timetables below to plan your journey!