The 2026 Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of creativity in older age (run by Age & Opportunity), takes place throughout May with events nationwide. It features a diverse mix of arts, film, performance, and community engagement, promoting the artistic contributions of older people. 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.

A fun family & community event celebrating the diversity of African culture and hosting local and national African musicians, drummers, dancers, speakers and creatives. 3-hour Marquee event with Music & Dance Showcase | Outdoor Dance Performances & Workshops | Information Stands | Sports & Children’s Activities Featuring: Percussionists Dr John Nutekpor & Brian Fleming Music with the African Queens, Tari and Batta, Music Generation dlr Blackrock Youth Group Africa Day Panel presented by Ola Majekodunmi with Eje Blakk, Sara Aguisoul & Alymat Salam O

Irish National Opera presents Bellini’s NORMA. Passion. Betrayal. Divine Music. In the hauntingly beautiful world of Bellini’s Norma, a Druid high priestess is torn between her sacred vows and forbidden love for an enemy commander. Norma has secretly had two children with her Roman lover, but when he turns his affections to another, his betrayal ignites a harrowing chain of events, forcing her to contemplate unthinkable revenge. Presented by Irish National Opera, Bellini’s score is a masterwork of bel canto brilliance with some of opera’s most emotionally charged music, from