About The Festival
Day time Entertainment
Day time Entertainment
Day time Entertainment
Festivities begin at 1pm onwards with live music, dancing, food & drink, crafts, face painting and story telling.
A full schedule will shortly follow.
Food & Drink
Day time Entertainment
Day time Entertainment
Food and Drink is plentiful at Oie Voaldyn. Whether you want fish & chips, wood fired pizza, ice cream, pub grub, seafood, Peel has you covered. In addition to local eateries, there will be a small number of food trucks at the festival so there is something for everyone. Peel also has some of the best pubs so why not make it a proper night out and leave the car at home!
Oie Voaldyn Veg
Day time Entertainment
Oie Voaldyn Veg
Oie Voaldyn Veg is our mini Oie Voaldyn parade for children aged 11 and under, part of our vibrant community celebration . This event will take place during the day and feature prizes for the best costumes in a variety of categories!
Security
Torchlit Processions
Oie Voaldyn Veg
Security at Oie Voaldyn is community focussed, prioritising fire safety, crowd control, and event management.
Whilst much of the stewarding consists of trained security staff, there are also a number of trained volunteers.
We also have St John's ambulance on hand to provide first aid cover should the need arise
Torchlit Processions
Torchlit Processions
Torchlit Processions
At 9pm, gorse bonfires are lit on Peel Hill, following which 3 torchlit processions make their way from Peel Castle, Peel Hill, and the far end of Peel Beach, into the arena on Peel shore:
Summer Parade
Winter Parade
Visitors Parade
Nine Sacred Trees
Torchlit Processions
Torchlit Processions
We reach out to local charities and organizations to invite them to participate in our Oie Voaldyn tree ritual during the Manx May Fire Festival. This ritual will involve the blessing and burning of each sacred tree, which will bear messages of love and goodwill, honoring our loved ones and those we have lost, while expressing hopes for h
We reach out to local charities and organizations to invite them to participate in our Oie Voaldyn tree ritual during the Manx May Fire Festival. This ritual will involve the blessing and burning of each sacred tree, which will bear messages of love and goodwill, honoring our loved ones and those we have lost, while expressing hopes for healing and peace. This powerful community celebration not only honors our traditions but also fosters a sense of togetherness.
The antipodal seasons converge
The antipodal seasons converge
See the Summer and Winter Queens, their champions, and their loyal supporters gather en masse by the seashore to make their demands. Cheer on your favourite champion as summer challenges winter for supremacy.
A fiery battle
The antipodal seasons converge
The Summer and Winter Champions begin their firey battle.
The vanquished queen and her company will be welcomed to join the celebration of the victors.
Blessing the animals
Blessing the animals
We take a moment or two of quiet reflection then as the livestock is cleansed in the smoke of the fires, blessings are given and hopefully the spirits are appeased for another year.
Merriment and Fire
For more information about Oie Voaldyn customs from Culture Vannin, click the link below.
Merriment and Fire
Joyful merriment ensues with music, fire dancers and spinners, accompanied by an amazing finale fire show.
Finale Fire Show
For more information about Oie Voaldyn customs from Culture Vannin, click the link below.
Merriment and Fire
Bring the Fire Project and Skimmee Aile Fire Performers will be delivering the show's finale in a spectacular fire show!