Open Ear Festival 2026
Sarah Pagel · 16 March 2026
Open Ear Festival is an annual Irish electronic music event on Sherkin Island, celebrated for its intimate atmosphere and focus on experimental, avant-garde sounds and site-specific installations. It champions underrepresented Irish artists and offers a unique "one stage, one audience" experience for its limited attendees.
What Open Ear Festival offers
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume – no ringing on the train home. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Where you'll be
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Sherkin Island
Sherkin Island, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland
Local Currency: EUR
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16 March 2026
