The Burren, County Clare · May 1 to 31, 2027
Burren in Bloom
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Burren in Bloom
When is Burren in Bloom 2027?
Burren in Bloom 2027 runs May 1 to 31, 2027. It's held on the same dates every year.
2027May 1 to 31, 2027Every year
How the dates are set: The festival runs through the month of May each year.
Burren in Bloom schedule
- May 2026: The 2026 festival began on Saturday, May 2 and continued through the entire month.
Source: connachttribune.ie
Tickets and cost
Tickets are booked online through Ticket Tailor. Adding a Burrenbeo Membership when booking in 2026 came with a free set of Burren Field Guides worth 15 euros.
Source: tickettailor.com
History of Burren in Bloom
Burren in Bloom is run by the Burrenbeo Trust, a landscape charity that does not receive any core funding. The festival celebrates the biodiversity of the Burren as it comes into its seasonal orchids and gentians, bumblebees and butterflies.
Source: tickettailor.com
Burren in Bloom: questions people ask
When is Burren in Bloom?
Burren in Bloom is held in May. The 2026 festival began on Saturday, May 2 and continued through the entire month.
What month is best to see wildflowers in the Burren?
May is the best month. A travel guide says spring is best for the Burren wildflowers and May is absolutely perfect.
What does Burren in Bloom offer?
It offers lectures, workshops and interactive activities celebrating the Burren's flowering.
Who runs Burren in Bloom?
The Burrenbeo Trust, a landscape charity, runs it. It is supported by Burrenbeo Business Members and Geological Survey Ireland.
Sources: connachttribune.ie, medium.com, go-to-ireland.com, tickettailor.com
About Burren in Bloom
A month of guided walks and talks while orchids and gentians flower across the Burren limestone in May.
Burren in Bloom is a month-long festival run by the Burrenbeo Trust, a landscape charity. It offers guided walks, talks, workshops and even hilltop yoga across the Burren, when rare orchids, spring gentians, bumblebees and butterflies appear. Most outdoor events and workshops have limited places, so book ahead online.
Know before you go
- Book walks and workshops online ahead of time, since places are limited.
- Wear walking shoes for uneven limestone ground.
- Shannon (SNN) is the nearest major airport, and the Burren lies north of it in County Clare.
Planning the trip
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