Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival is a reinterpretation of the old Manx custom of May Day Eve, "Oie Voaldyn", which traditionally saw the use of fire to celebrate the return of fertility to the land, casting off the darkness, and welcoming back summer!
Oie Voaldyn on 4th May 2025 will celebrate the timeless battle between Summer and Winter. Two vibrant parades, representing the opposing forces, converge on Peel beach where their champions engage in a dramatic combat. Ultimately Summer prevails, ushering in the warmth and vitality of the coming months...
This year's Oie Voaldyn 2025 Festival is sponsored by Element Isle, a small family run jewellery business here on the Isle of Man. Please take time to check out their incredible designs inspired by Manx nature on their website https://www.elementisle.com
Details of our other sponsors can be found on our dedicated Sponsors page
Skimmee Aile are our fire team and will be bringing you a fantastic show at this year's Oie Voaldyn, alongside partners Bring the Fire Project from Liverpool
Full details of all our sponsors can be found on our Sponsors page
Oie Voaldyn Veg is our mini Oie Voaldyn parade for children aged 11 and under, which will be run during the day time, with prizes for best costumes in a variety of categories!
Live music during the day time, featuring:
Biskee Brisht
Scran
Skeddan Jiarg
Dusty Plankton
The Mollags
Sub Level 5
Tye Viper
This year, we reached out to local charities and organisations to invite them to take part in our Oie Voaldyn tree ritual, which will involve the blessing and burning of each sacred tree at the festival. Each tree will bare messages of love and goodwill, remembering loved ones and lost ones, and conveying hopes of healing and peace. This
This year, we reached out to local charities and organisations to invite them to take part in our Oie Voaldyn tree ritual, which will involve the blessing and burning of each sacred tree at the festival. Each tree will bare messages of love and goodwill, remembering loved ones and lost ones, and conveying hopes of healing and peace. This powerful ritual not only honours our traditions but also fosters a sense of community
As a non profit organisation, we rely on sponsorship and donations to fund Oie Voaldyn festival, and every little helps! If you would like to contribute a donation, please visit our just giving page here:
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