“Good Evening and Good Night Sligo” to Celebrate Sligo’s Thriving Night-Time Economy
Sligo, Ireland – Sligo’s vibrant night-time economy will take centre stage at a special celebratory event, Good Evening and Good Night Sligo, on Thursday, May 7th, from 6:00 PM until late. This exciting initiative is designed to showcase the diverse and dynamic offerings of the town’s after-dark scene while supporting local businesses and encouraging increased foot traffic across the area.
Over thirty local businesses will participate in the event by hosting special activities and offering exclusive discounts throughout the evening. Attendees can expect an eclectic range of experiences and deals, including:
- A charity Glow Walk in Queen Maeve Square
- Free ice-cream at Fabios
- Complimentary tattoos with your pint at The Snug
- A pasta-making demonstration at Pasta Fresca
- Complimentary Style tips from stylist Fiona Doyle in the Quayside Shopping Centre
- Live music sessions including Thomas Connolly’s, Oak Moon Café, Maeve’s Bar, Waxies, and Ósta
- A poetry evening at The Model
- A coffee foam art throwdown in the Oak Moon Café
- A mobile gaming experience featuring the latest games on both PlayStation and Xbox in Queen Maeve Square
- An Open Day at The Crib
In addition to the exciting lineup of activities, a Most Stylish in Sligo competition will take place throughout the night, with judges visiting participating venues to select nominees with €1,500 Love Sligo Gift Card worth of prizes on offer, which can be used to explore the best of Sligo’s local offerings.
The event is set to offer a snapshot of the town’s vibrant night-time offerings, providing a unique opportunity for both locals and visitors to rediscover Sligo after dark. It will also support local businesses and encourage greater footfall across the town.
Edel Doran, Sligo Town Night-Time Economy Advisor, commented:
“This event highlights the variety and creativity of Sligo’s night-time economy. It’s an exciting chance for people to come together, experience what the town has to offer, and support local businesses. We hope this event will have a lasting positive impact and could become a staple of Sligo’s social calendar.”
Martin Lydon, Sligo County Council Chief Executive, commented:
“Sligo town is very much alive and thriving, and May 7th will highlight the strength and diversity of our night-time economy, led by our local businesses. From Bealtaine workshops and free ice‑cream to poetry, music, darts and gaming, there is something on offer for everyone. I would like to commend the businesses who have come together to deliver what promises to be a memorable evening and night out in Sligo town.”
Be sure to check out the full list of events and offers below and for updates on our social media channels:
| Fabios | Free Icecream from 6pm-7:30pm with Fabios Icecream on Wine Street. With a choice of a cup or cone, it will be hard to pick between one scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry sorbet! |
| Thomas Connolly | Thomas Connollys have performances from Eoin Troy & Seamie McGowan with acoustic/covers from 21.30hrs |
| Ósta Cafe & Wine Bar | The Ósta Sessions May Special Thurs 7th May 5pm to 8pm Ósta Cafe & Wine Bar No charge More information on https://www.facebook.com/ostasessions |
| Quayside Shopping Centre | Fiona Doyle is an internationally accredited Personal Stylist with over 18 years of experience in the fashion industry, specialising in personal style, colour analysis, and confidence dressing.
On the evening, Fiona will be offering complimentary one-to-one style and colour advice, helping guests make the most of their existing wardrobe pieces and any pre-purchased outfits from local stores. Her approach focuses on enhancing individual confidence through colour, fit, and styling techniques tailored to each person. Guests can drop in for quick, practical tips to elevate their look and feel their best for the night and beyond from 6pm-8pm in the Quayside Shopping Centre |
| The Model | Three Late Night Exhibitions can be viewed @The Model until 8pm on Thursday 7th May
Exhibitions: Tinka Bechert; Polyrhythms Jack Butler Yeats; The Living Ginger Jack Butler Yeats; A Painted Universe |
| Sligo Tourist Office | Lanterns in the Making with Tom Meskell Tom Meskell is a visual artist who works in the field of spectacle and participatory arts. He is renowned for his large-scale site-specific installations developed by local communities. As part of this year’s Bealtaine festival, Tom will host drop in lantern making workshops for older people and work with children and grandparents from Mercy Primary School to create paper lanterns that will become part of a Sligo BID/Tidy Towns Culture Night Sligo 2026 project. This is funded through Sligo Creative Ireland. Date: May 7th 4-7pm Location: Sligo Tourist Office, O’Connell St |
| Sligo Glow Walk | Sligo Glow Walk is free, open to all ages, and dog-friendly and starts from Queen Maeve Square at 6pm.
Participants are encouraged to dress to impress in bright, glowing attire and bring their furry friends on leashes. This popular event returns with a fundraiser this 7th May to raise funds in aid of Liquid Therapy. The charity enables young people who need that extra level of support & understanding to reach their aquatic potential! |
| Sligo Park Hotel | Sligo Park Hotel are offering a special “May Madness” rate for Thursday, 7th May, with Bed & Breakfast from €144 for two people sharing.
The direct booking link is below: |
| Illuminations | Illuminations in The Model Thursday 7 May 2026, 8pm Free Admission Join us soon at The Model for a night of poetry and conversation – everyone’s welcome, and admission is free! There’s an informal atmosphere and no need to sign up to read beforehand, you can just make your way there and enjoy yourself, read your own work or a favourite poem by a famous author.Named in honour of the suite of poems by Arthur Rimbaud, Illuminations – Open Mic Poetry is a free, monthly event celebrating poetry and the spoken word. This event is open to readers, writers and performers of poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, music, performance art and esoterica. Illuminations is presented in collaboration with Bookmart, Sligo. |
| The Snug | The Snug are offering a FREE tattoo with your pint on Thursday 7th May from 8-11pm. DJ Hallster will be on the decks and there will be a Monster Promotion on the night! |
| The Belfry Basement | A Dartsee Knockout Competition will be held in the Belfry Basement with a start time of 8pm. €5 per person entry fee and prizes for the top 3! |
| The Crib | The CRIB Open Evening Thursday 7th May 6-7pm The CRIB, Rockwood Parade, Sligo, F91 TC2W Free event for ages 10-18 years Contact crib@foroige.ie to book or call 0868540988 |
| Sligo Higashi Karate | Sligo Higashi Karate club have classes each Tuesday and Thursday in The Crib on Rockwood parade. As part of the NTE Celebration, their Thursday class is from 7:30pm to 9pm and kids 7+, teens and adults are welcome regardless of experience or fitness level. The first class is free and they charge 10euro for drop ins or €40 per month for -18s and €50 per month for +18s. |
| Sligo’s Most Stylish | We are on the lookout for Sligo’s Most Stylish! Our judges will be going around from 6:30pm-8:30pm to events across the town to pick up to 10 finalists. They will then meet in the Glasshouse at 9pm for photos, prosecco and €1500 worth of Love Sligo Gift cards will be awarded! Follow Sligo BID on social media for live updates of where the judges are throughout the evening for your chance to get spotted! |
| Oak Moon Café | A coffee foam art throwdown; Wesley, Leah, Ana & Susan -who will win?? From 7pm on May 7th in the Oak Moon Café |
| Oak Moon Café | Sutty Fire- the art and excitement of (safe) flamethrowing -exciting live performance. From 7pm on May 7th in the Oak Moon Café |
| Oak Moon Café | Gammy Lemonade – the lemon, lime, sugar trio, influenced by jazz and fusion with notes of psychedelic rock, indie and citrus! A musical, poetic journey.served tall and on ice. From 7pm on May 7th in the Oak Moon Café |
| Hooked | In association with the Night Time Economy Celebration Hooked are delighted to announce Taco Thursday on the 7th May enjoy 3 beautiful locally sourced tacos 🌮 including pint of local beer from Lough Gill Brewery
Taco Tuesday @Hooked May 7th Price €19,95 |
| Pasta Fresca | Pasta Fresca are holding a Pasta-Making Demo on Thursday, 7th of May from 7pm (approx. 1hr) Pasta Fresca!, 23a Grattan St, Sligo F91 AEP2 Price: €20 (Finger food & welcome drink on arrival) |
| North West Gaming | The Ultimate Gaming Experience! There will be two gaming vans offering the best mobile gaming experience from 6-8pm in Queen Maeve Square on May 7th. The North West Gaming vans are fitted with multiple screens and all the latest games on both PlayStation and Xbox, this gaming experience |
| Waxies | Waxies- From 9:30pm on May 7th Hugh Feely & Leon Mooney |
| Maeve’s Bar | Maeve’s Bar- From 9:30pm on May 7th Thursday Nights with David Walsh |
| Angel & Gift World | Angel & Gift World will extend its opening hours and keep our doors open until 8:00pm as part of the Good Evening & Good Night Celebration, inviting visitors to experience a warm, uplifting introduction to our space.
Guests can explore our shop and sanctuary upstairs, a peaceful, inspiring environment where people may feel guided by the energy of the space and the intention held within it. In-store, we will be showcasing both our spiritual wellbeing gifts and our everyday gift range for all occasions. This is a perfect opportunity to gain a real understanding of what we do, from beautiful holistic and energetic tools to thoughtful gifts suitable for birthdays, celebrations, and meaningful moments in life. We will also be showcasing our gift packs and personalised gift options, offering a glimpse of the bespoke creations we offer. During the evening, we will also be demonstrating and sharing some of our spiritual and energetic gifts, showing how they can support wellbeing in everyday life. This includes tools for energy clearing, as well as gifts and practices connected to love, peace, calm, grounding, and emotional balance. Visitors may also experience gentle sound, energy clearing, and have the opportunity to receive a card of guidance and inspiration, with one of our readers in the shop offering a card pull for anyone who would like some uplifting insight. For this evening only, we will offer 10% off all purchases, including gift packs and personalised items. We also accept Love’s Sligo Gift Cards, which can be used for any purchase on the night. This is a wonderful opportunity to not only gain a real insight into what we do, but also to experience what we may be able to offer you personally in support of your wellbeing, energy, and inner balance. A beautiful chance to step into a calming, heart-led space, receive inspiration, and experience what Angel & Gift World offers in the heart of Sligo. |
| Lillies | Thursday May 7th at 9PM Lillies Latino Night is a monthly event organised by Agua Latin Dance Sligo. DJ Tony will be bringing you the very best in Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata, world music and more. Don’t miss out on a night full of fun, music, and great energy. |
| Dominos Pizza | Any sized pizza €9.99 collection or delivery on Thursday May 7th |
| Riverside Hotel | Steak Dinner Special with Steak and Pint or Glass of Wine for €35 per person from 4pm-8:45pm on Thursday May 7th. No reservations needed. |
| Quayside Shopping Centre | Harp Ensemble Music Generation Sligo will be playing from 6pm in the Quayside Shopping Centre on Thursday May 7th as part of Good Evening & Good Night |