Since 1982 the Hawk’s Well Theatre has been at the cultural heart of Sligo Town and has enlivened, entertained and amused the people of the region. This 340 seat theatre is the cultural hub of Sligo and the North West of Ireland. The Hawk’s Well Theatre hosts a diverse programme of arts and entertainments including comedy, professional and amateur drama, a wide range of music from traditional and jazz to opera, dance, pantomime, children's theatre and comedy.
The theatre has a fully licenced bar and elegantly designed foyer for pre and post theatre drinks. The theatre is fully accessible including increased seating capacity for wheelchair users. Parking for the disabled is located at the side of the building and access to the theatre is from the car park.
An established, vibrant venue dedicated to showcasing both touring professional and local productions with a reputation for innovative programming, a night out at the Hawk's Well Theatre is guaranteed to delight.
- Muireann Nic Amhlaiobh Trio
Family funMuireann Nic Amhlaiobh Trio Join us for an unforgettable evening of Irish music and song, featuring three of the leading figures in the traditional music scene: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Dónal O'Connor, and Michael Rooney.
- Sive by John B. Keane
Arts and cultureSive by John B. Keane Set against the harsh poverty and difficult times of 1950s Ireland “Sive” tells the story of an illegitimate 18-year old girl being forced into an arranged marriage with an elderly man by her relatives.
- Ready, Steady, David O'Doherty
Ready, Steady, David O'Doherty The David O’Doherty of comedy is back! See him this spring at Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo on Sunday 6 April 2025.
- Writers from the West
Arts and cultureWriters from the West Calling all book clubs and book lovers! The An Post Irish Book Awards showcases a diverse mix of outstanding writing from new and established Irish writers.
- An Evening of Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Family funAn Evening of Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto An Evening of Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto curated and performed by Ruth McGinley with Matthew Nolan at Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo.
- Reeling in the Showband Years
Family funReeling in the Showband Years “Reeling In the Showband Years” returns to The Hawks Well, for It’s Record Breaking 14th Year this April!
- Sligo Academy of Music 25 Years Gala Concert
Family funSligo Academy of Music 25 Years Gala Concert Sligo Academy of Music Teachers and Students, past and present, host a very special evening of music on Saturday the 12th of April 2025 at 7.30pm.
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Arts and cultureI Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change This Hilarious Musical sees 4 supremely talented actors take on 50 characters in an outrageous, cheeky and side splitting look into love and its consequences!
