Boyne Valley is gearing up for a packed June calendar, writes Brian Byrne, with new festivals and special events set to draw visitors across Meath.
Navan will host the inaugural Navan Mid-Summer Festival, a four-day celebration of the summer solstice supported by Meath County Council and Discover Boyne Valley. Running from Thursday 19 to Sunday 21 June 2026, the festival will feature live music, street performances, a midsummer market showcasing local food producers and craft makers, creative children’s workshops, face painting and a tapas trail across the town’s cafés, bars and restaurants.
As part of the festival, The Watergate in Navan will stage a family darts competition on Friday 19 June at 5pm, promising fun for all ages, while Habitus Yoga will host a Solstice Flow Yoga session in Blackwater Park, Navan, on Saturday 20 June at 12 noon, inviting participants to unwind in the Boyne Valley’s green landscapes.
Further west, Trim will debut its Midsummer Jazz & Blues Weekend from 19–21 June 2026. Visitors can enjoy street entertainment and follow a trail of live jazz and blues sessions in pubs each evening, with ticketed performances scheduled in local hotels and the Swift Cultural Centre.
The month rounds off with a new BBQ Night at Emerald Park on 26 June 2026. Hosted in the park’s Garden Marquee and open to over-18s only, the evening event will run from 6pm to 10pm, combining food, drinks and after-hours access to rides including Cú Chulainn, Fianna Force and Quest.
More information on June events and trip planning is available on the official Boyne Valley tourism website.
