Loughside Festival launches its exciting 2026 programme
The Loughside Festival Committee has announced the launch of its 2026 event, which will take place in Warrenpoint from this Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 16.
The week-long celebration promises a packed programme of family entertainment, live music, cultural events, sporting activities, community celebrations and the much-anticipated fireworks display, offering something for all ages while showcasing the very best of Warrenpoint and the surrounding area.
Loughside Festival Chairperson Tommy Mulligan said: “The Loughside Festival Committee is delighted to launch our 2026 Festival and welcome everyone to Warrenpoint for what promises to be another fantastic week of celebration.
"Our festival continues to grow each year, thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers, local businesses, funding partners and, most importantly, the local community, whose enthusiasm and commitment make the festival possible. We look forward to welcoming local residents, returning visitors and first-time guests to enjoy everything the festival has to offer."
Loughside Festival is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The Committee says it is pleased to announce that Fibrus Broadband has come on board with valuable sponsorship for the event.
Mr Mulligan added: “We are proud to welcome Fibrus Broadband as our Main Business Sponsor for 2026. Their commitment to supporting local communities makes them an ideal partner for the Loughside Festival, and we are grateful for their generous support in helping us deliver another outstanding programme of events."
Eimear McVeigh, Finance Director at Fibrus Broadband, said: “We're delighted to be the Main Business Sponsor of the Loughside Festival. At Fibrus, we're committed to investing in the communities we serve and we're proud to support a festival that celebrates the rich culture, heritage and community spirit of Warrenpoint. We look forward to working alongside the Festival Committee to help deliver another fantastic week of events and make this year's festival another great success."
The Committee also acknowledged the continued support of its returning local business sponsors, “whose generosity plays a vital role in making the festival possible”. Special recognition was given to the festival's principal funders, PEACEPLUS, together with the continued support of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council; the Warrenpoint, Burren & Rostrevor Chamber of Commerce; partner organisation Omeath Tidy Towns; numerous community organisations; and the many volunteers whose dedication and hard work ensure the festival's continued success.
The 2026 Loughside Festival will once again celebrate the strong community spirit and enduring cross-border friendships that make Warrenpoint such a special place to live and visit, they said.
A full programme of events is available on the Festival's social media channels, with organisers encouraging people to save the dates and join in what promises to be “another memorable week of celebration”.