Soma Festival
| Soma Festival | |
|---|---|
Soma Festival | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festivals |
| Frequency | Annually (July) |
| Location(s) | Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°16′01″N 5°55′59″W / 54.267°N 5.933°W |
| Years active | 11 |
| Inaugurated | 14 July 2013 |
| Attendance | 15,000 (2016) |
| Area | Ireland, Celtic nations, United Kingdom, United States |
| Leader | Tíona McSherry (director) |
| Organised by | The Soma Castlewellan Group |
The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical performances, well-being activities, art exhibitions, food and drink stalls, language events, music workshops, and pub sessions. The festival began in 2013 and takes place in Castlewellan, County Down in Northern Ireland. The festival is directed by Tíona McSherry and run by a team of volunteers.