Bealtaine Festival, an initiative of Age & Opportunity, is proudly funded by the Arts Council and the HSE, with the support of communities nationwide and a vast network of accomplished local and national bodies.  Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, marks three decades of vibrant, fun, and contemporary festivities in 2025. This milestone edition will unfold across Ireland throughout the month of May, offering an expansive lineup of performances and activities that champion generational interdependence and diversity. From beautiful poetry to comedy showca

Irish National Opera presents Donizetti’s ‘L’elisir d’amore’ (The Elixir of Love) Can the humble Nemorino win the heart of the sophisticated Adina? He is taken in by the dubious Dr Dulcamara and swallows the elixir of love. Adina, meanwhile, discovers the only true elixir. A romantic comedy with heart and humour. Irish National Opera’s new production of L’elisir d’amore has all the ingredients of a perfect romantic comedy, a young man in love, a dubious elixir, heartache, and plenty of obstacles. Donizetti’s score takes audiences from tender heartfelt serenad

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you 'How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It', comes a brand new show: 'Further Adventures in WOMANING'. And what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be! Join us as Anne explores the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer: From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, from the Sunday drive to the spa break, from Angel Delight to Ozempic and back to the chiffon scarf test, Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of womany stuff - And that’s just the tip of th

These two short stories from Joyce’s debut work are vivid ‘slices of life’ in early 20th century Dublin, revealing a society in paralysis, desperately awaiting change. Stunningly accompanied by live music, we follow a pair of Dublin characters portrayed in immaculately detailed scenes: In Counterparts, a frustrated law clerk is determined to have a big night’s drinking, while in A Little Cloud, a sensitive soul is thrown by a meeting with an old university friend back from London. At once funny and tragic, the stories are populated with an array of colourful characters who, despite

From the critically-acclaimed WHEN RACHEL MET FIONA team, writer Colette Cullen brings her raw, touching and funny style to a heartfelt story about the complexities of love. Every love story has a beginning, middle and end – the trick is knowing where you’re at. Following an acrimonious break-up Rachel and Fiona settle uncomfortably into co-parenting their three children. As they attempt to rebuild their lives Rachel realises what she’s lost. But once broken can trust ever be rebuilt? Rachel thinks yes. Fiona’s not so sure.

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners comes back to 3Olympia Theatre for three shows on Thursday 5th, Friday 6th & Saturday 7th June 2025. In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and