Dublin Dance Festival brings artists and audiences together, live and virtually, to create and share exceptional, provocative and relevant dance experiences. The Dublin Dance Festival believes in the power of dance to move, connect and inspire change. With so much of Ireland’s culture tied up in language and the past, dance has a unique power to explore and express what it is to be human, right now.

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

Shorelines 2, is a vibrant exhibition, exploring Dublin’s varied seascapes. Courtesy of the Dublin Port Company (DPC), the exhibition is housed in the Substation Gallery. On display are brand-new works from some of Ireland’s most exciting artists. Their paintings, drawings and etchings reflect the life of our endlessly changing coastline. The Substation is located at the entrance to Dublin Port, on the corner of Alexandra Road. The exhibition is open to the public, 11am-4.00pm, from May 23rd to June 5th, every day except Monday. Admission is free of charge. This is the 151st year