Local Street Feasters gather as Street Feast, Ireland’s national weekend of community lunches and gatherings, returns on Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd and 24th 2026. Picture: Andres PovedaNEIGHBOURHOODS across Kerry are being invited to pull up a chair, share some food and say hello as Street Feast, Ireland’s national weekend of community lunches and gatherings, returns on Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd and 24th.
Now in its 16th year, the national weekend has grown into something simple but powerful; a chance for neighbours to come together in a way that makes everyday life feel a little warmer and more connected. Street Feasts have already been registered around Tralee town and in Blennerville.
President Catherine Connolly, Patron of Street Feast, is encouraging households everywhere to get involved. “As patron, I am delighted to support Street Feast, which brings neighbours together and strengthens communities through the simple act of sharing a meal.”
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Anyone who registers at www.StreetFeast.ie will get a free party pack delivered to their door, stocked with bunting, posters, invitations and a DIY guide.
There’s also the option to collect a pack from one of 20 participating Tesco stores. These Tesco packs come with all the standard goodies, along with Tesco sample favourites for the table, street chalk and simple games to help break the ice.
This year marks the beginning of a new chapter as Tesco Ireland steps in as Street Feast’s sponsor for the next three years.
With Tesco’s support, Street Feast is aiming high, with an ambition to grow participation from 962 neighbourhoods last year to 1,200 feasts in 2026, helping thousands more people come together across the country. Last year, an estimated 88,000 people took part, a 24% rise in hosts.
