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Eats & Beats

2027 dates not announced yet — usually in September

Donard Park, Newcastle, County Down · Northern Ireland

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Visitors at picnic tables in Donard Park during Newcastle's Eats and Beats Festival (photo 2022) — Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0

A two-day food and music festival in Donard Park, Newcastle, below the Mourne Mountains.

Eats & Beats, run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, combines local food with live music in Donard Park at the foot of the Mournes. In 2026 there were more than 24 food vendors and 18 regional food producers, and cookery demonstrations hosted by chef Paul Cunningham with well-known Northern Ireland cooks.

The music runs across two stages and covers country, pop, punk and world music. A daily admission charge applies, with under-5s free and family tickets available.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet Expected
2026 Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026 Held

Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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