The Imbolc Bantry: Renewal and Wellness Festival, dedicated to wellness, renewal, and holistic approaches to living, will take place for the first time this weekend, from Friday January 20th.

Inspired by the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc, traditionally associated with light, renewal, and new beginnings, Imbolc Bantry marks the seasonal transition from winter into spring through a thoughtfully curated programme of wellbeing-focused events. The festival invites participants to slow down, reconnect, and engage with practices that support balance, creativity, and mindful living.

Across the four days, the programme will include workshops, talks, walks, creative sessions, music and small group gatherings. Themes explored will include seasonal awareness, mindfulness, creativity as nourishment, relationship with place, and sustainable, conscious ways of being. Events will take place in a range of intimate and welcoming venues across Bantry and the surrounding area.

Full programme details, including practitioner listings and booking information, are available online.