Croílár is a community-led music and arts festival in Athlone, celebrating local and emerging talent across multiple venues. The festival showcases live music, visual art and creative collaboration, supporting regional artists while driving cultural engagement, tourism and community participation in the Midlands.

Croílár brings together local musicians, visual artists, venues and volunteers to celebrate and strengthen the creative life of the Midlands. Taking place across multiple town-centre venues, the festival showcases emerging and established talent while creating accessible opportunities for audiences to engage with live performance and contemporary culture.

Founded and delivered by a volunteer committee of local organisers, Croílár works in partnership with independent venues, artists, community groups and local businesses. The festival provides paid performance opportunities for artists, platform space for new work, and collaborative programming that reflects the character and diversity of the region.

The community can get involved by attending events, volunteering during the festival, partnering as local businesses, or applying to perform and exhibit through open calls. Croílár is designed to be inclusive, affordable and rooted in place, aiming to build long-term creative infrastructure and pride in Athlone’s cultural identity.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.