Manx Litfest was sparked by a throwaway line following an event organised by author Chris Ewan back in 2010, when he brought three Scottish crime writers to the Erin Arts Centre.
Yn Chruinnaght is a group of like-minded individuals who love all things Celtic. The annual July festival, based in Peel in the Isle of Man, includes a number of events with music, dance, language, arts and crafts, lectures and more.
21 – 27 July
The Cooish is a welcoming community festival which celebrates the Manx language and the people connected to it.
Oie Voaldyn is a reinterpretation and modernisation of the old Manx customs surrounding Oie Voaldyn or May Day Eve. Launched in 2018, our fledgling event quickly gathered momentum; we soon recognised there was a real desire to revive some of our unique Manx customs.
4 May 2025
Our Island Our World Festival is a celebration of World Music and Culture happening in the Isle of Man. Music, dancing, workshops, kids’ activities, global food and more. Check out their Facebook page for further details.