WHAT IS COMMON THREADS?

Common Threads is designed to be an immersive experience for both artists and attendees. It's a voyage that takes participants on a carefully curated route over two dates, with stops at key landmarks / historical sites. Each location featuring a diverse lineup of music, visual art, and more. The event aims to celebrate the beauty of The Burren, promote local culture, sustainability and create lasting memories.

WHERE IS COMMON THREADS?

Common Threads takes place on October 10-12th 2025, across multiple locations in The Burren, North Clare, but specifically, Ballyvaughan - which is the central anchoring point for the event.

SCHEDULES & TIMES

Schedules & times will be sent closer to event via email and on our socials. Please be aware these times will be subject to change.

HOW DO TICKETS WORK?

Common Threads is a multifaceted event over three dates OCT. 10, 11 & 12th 2025, with multiple ticket options available.

Here’s how they work…

BUS VOYAGE

FULL WEEKEND ACCESS + SATURDAY BUS TOUR

Full weekend access to all venues. Incudes Saturday bus tour across 6 venues with over 12 artists plus additional surprises along the way.

INDIVIDUAL LOCATION TICKETS

You can still purchase tickets for these individual events:

FRI. 10th - MARTIN HAYES - SECRET LOCATION TBA, BALLYVAUGHAN

Fri. 10th - RÓIS / BANTUM / GRAHAM DOLAN - L’ARCO, BALLYVUAGHAN

SAT. 11TH - JOHN LILLIS IN CONVERSATION WITH AINDRIAS DE STAIC + SPECIAL GUEST TBA - BURREN COLLEGE OF ART, BALLYVAUGHAN

SAT. 11TH - LULLAHUSH / MORGANA / DAITHÍ - O’DONOHUE’S, FANORE

SAT. 11TH - SALLY CINNAMON / PIQUÉ - OFFICAL AFTERPARTY L’ARCO, BALLYVAUGHAN

RETURN SHUTTLE BUS INFO -O’Donohue’s

Details coming soon.

PARKING INFO:

We ask you to please NOT park at Ballyvaughan Service Station across the road from Hylands’s Hotel.

Alcohol Statement

BRINGING ALCOHOL TO COMMON THREADS EVENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ALCOHOL ON BOARD ANY OF THE SHUTTLE BUSES. THIS POLICY IS IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF ALL ATTENDEES, PRESERVE THE EVENT'S INTENDED ATMOSPHERE, AND ADHERE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS. COMMON THREADS IS AN 18+ EVENT AND IMPLIMENTS A R.O.A.R POLICY.

Please stay safe, mind each other and enjoy the journey.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

AS COMMON THREADS IS A NON-CAMPING FESTIVAL, WE ADVISE TO MAKE USE OF THESE LOCAL ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

ACCOMMODATION – Ballyvaughan & Surrounds

Hylands Burren Hotel
Website: hylandsburren.com
Email: info@hylandsburren.com
Phone: +353 65 707 7037

Monks Ballyvaughan
Website: monks.ie
Email: stay@monks.ie
Phone: +353 65 707 7059

Wild Atlantic Lodge Ballyvaughan
Email: thewildatlanticlodge@gmail.com

Gregans Castle Hotel
Website: gregans.ie
Email: stay@gregans.ie
Phone: +353 65 707 7005

Sheedy’s Boutique Hotel (Lisdoonvarna)
Website: sheedys.com
Email: info@sheedys.com
Phone: +353 65 707 4026

Cappabhaile House
Website: cappabhaile.com
Email: cappabhaile@gmail.com
Phone: +353 83 858 0018

Hazelwood Lodge
Website: hazelwoodlodge.ie
Email: info@hazelwoodlodge.ie
Phone: +353 65 707 7092

The Waters Country House
Website: thewaterscountryhouse.com
Email: thewaterscountryhouse@gmail.com
Phone: +353 65 708 3943

Ballyvaughan Lodge
Website: ballyvaughanlodge.com
Phone: +353 65 707 7292

Turlough House B&B
Phone: +353 65 707 7119

Burren View B&B
Phone: +353 65 708 3083

Follow Us Online
Website: www.commonthreads.events
Instagram: @commonthreads_ie
TikTok: @commonthreadslive
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Twitter: @common_threads
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