The Allingham Arts Festival opens its doors on 4 November 2026 with a wine reception in the foyer of the Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon. The evening culminates in an official celebration featuring a performance by the Coláiste Cholmcille Teachers' Choir. Visitors are welcome to attend this inaugural gathering at no cost.

The official opening of the Allingham Arts Festival is a free opening-night celebration at the Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon.

The evening includes a wine reception in the foyer, the official festival opening and a performance by the Coláiste Cholmcille Teachers’ Choir.

The celebration begins on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 7:00pm.

Free to attend.

Official organiser: Allingham Arts Festival.

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Allingham Arts Festival Official Opening — Wine Reception & CCBS Choir takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 19:00.

Allingham Arts Festival Official Opening — Wine Reception & CCBS Choir is held at Abbey Arts Centre in Sligo (Tir Connell Street, Townparks, Ballyshannon).

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The official opening of the Allingham Arts Festival is a free opening-night celebration at the Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon.

The evening includes a wine reception in the foyer, the official festival opening and a performance by the Coláiste Cholmcille Teachers’ Choir.

The celebration begins on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 7:00pm.

Free to attend.

Official organiser: Allingham Arts Festival.

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Abbey Arts Centre

Tir Connell Street, Townparks, Ballyshannon

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When is Allingham Arts Festival Official Opening — Wine Reception & CCBS Choir?

Allingham Arts Festival Official Opening — Wine Reception & CCBS Choir takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 19:00.

Where is Allingham Arts Festival Official Opening — Wine Reception & CCBS Choir taking place?

Allingham Arts Festival Official Opening — Wine Reception & CCBS Choir is held at Abbey Arts Centre in Sligo (Tir Connell Street, Townparks, Ballyshannon).