Laa Boaldyn – Manx May Day
Monday, 4 May 2026
- Time
- 12:00 - 15:00
- Venue
- Cregneash, Cregneash
- Price
- Standard site admission applies, Children FREE
Celebrate Laa Boaldyn (Manx May Day) with Manx music, dancing, and traditional crafts.
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Laa Boaldyn – Manx May Day
Celebrate Laa Boaldyn, Manx May Day, with a full day of music, making and storytelling.
Mark the start of summer with live Manx music, traditional dancing and hands-on crafts rooted in island folklore. Learn how May Day was celebrated in the past and why it still matters today.
Have a go at making Croish Cuirns, a traditional Manx charm hung on doors and gates to protect homes and livestock from mischievous fairies. This simple craft was a key part of May Day customs and is suitable for all ages.
Manx folklore and springtime traditions will be shared throughout the day, bringing old stories and beliefs to life.
Don’t miss performances by Manx dance group Perree Bane:
Noon
2pm
Standard site admission applies, Children and Manx National Heritage Pass Holders FREE
Celebrate Laa Boaldyn, Manx May Day, with a full day of music, making and storytelling.
Mark the start of summer with live Manx music, traditional dancing and hands-on crafts rooted in island folklore. Learn how May Day was celebrated in the past and why it still matters today.
Have a go at making Croish Cuirns, a traditional Manx charm hung on doors and gates to protect homes and livestock from mischievous fairies. This simple craft was a key part of May Day customs and is suitable for all ages.
Manx folklore and springtime traditions will be shared throughout the day, bringing old stories and beliefs to life.
Don’t miss performances by Manx dance group Perree Bane:
Noon
2pm
Standard site admission applies, Children and Manx National Heritage Pass Holders FREE
Venue
Cregneash
Cregneash
Cregneash
Dates
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