Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival
Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival returns to the heritage town of Birr from 1–9 August 2025, offering a packed programme of visual art, theatre, music, exhibitions and community fun. Now one of Ireland’s longest-running festivals, it blends professional performances with local pride to create a lively summer tradition for all ages. This year’s line-up includes exhibitions and pop-up performances in historic venues throughout the town, along with workshops, music and open-air entertainment. At the heart of the festival is Family Day at Birr Rugby Club on Saturday 2 August, which promises a full schedule of free games, children’s tag rugby from 11am, a BBQ and more. The ever-popular Adults’ Tag Rugby Tournament takes place from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, with refreshments and food stalls on site. At 6pm, the Great Ruckin Duck Race returns, sending hundreds of rubber ducks racing along the River Camcor in one of the most fun and unique events of the week. Expect plenty of laughs, prizes and duck-related bragging rights. Later in the week, don’t miss...
