The Festival Opening Event takes place at 7:00pm on Friday 30 October 2026 at Ballycroy Visitor Centre and marks the official start of the Mayo Dark Sky Festival.
The evening begins with a formal welcome and opening of the festival, followed by a special musical performance by internationally renowned traditional musician Seamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta. Guests will then enjoy refreshments before heading outdoors for stargazing and a guided dark sky walk, weather permitting.
Due to limited capacity at the venue, entry is by pre-booked ticket only, priced at €5.
Schedule
19:00 – Welcome and official opening of the festival
19:15 – Musical performance by Seamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta
20:00 – Refreshments at Ginger & Wild Café
20:30 – Dark sky walk and stargazing (weather permitting)
Explore the programme to discover talks, night-time events and experiences inspired by Mayo’s dark skies.