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

Dublin Ska Fest - A one day event Sunday 4th May 2025 atThe Grand Social 3 bands & DJs Lineup: • The Skapones, • The Skalps, • The Rebel Souls Strictly over 18's

Since the inaugural festival in 2022, Arts and Minds has become a staple event in the University’s annual calendar of events. From performances by the Irish National Opera, to movie screenings with acclaimed directors, live music performances, Irish-language arts events, and literary discussion and readings with world-famous authors, we're delighted to host each May a festival that curious culture vultures everywhere will enjoy. Join us for an exciting lineup of events from Thursday, 8th to Saturday, 10th May in a variety of locations in Maynooth

AIM Ireland Connects, presented by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) in association with the Night-Time Economy Advisor, is an all-day flagship seminar designed to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the music industry today. Through a series of engaging panels and discussions, music industry leaders will explore key topics affecting the sector, with a particular focus on fostering growth within the independent music industry and the night-time economy. This year, AIM Ireland Connects will feature two dynamic Night-Time Economy Panels, with insights from panellists rep

The 13th edition of the Dublin International Piano Competition will take place in Dublin from 9 May to 16 May 2025 The Competition will be in four rounds. The First Round was held online during February 2025. The Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals will be held in the Whyte Recital Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin, from 9 to 14 May 2025. The Final will consist of concerto performances with Ireland’s National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jonas Alber and will be held in the National Concert Hall, Dublin on Friday 16 May 2025. The Final will be streamed online by RTÉ Cultur

For three decades, the Irish National Youth Ballet (INYB) has been a beacon of passion, dedication and artistic excellence, nurturing the talents of young dancers across Ireland. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate our 30th Anniversary, and we would be honoured to you have you and your students join us for this momentous occasion! We invite you to experience the culmination of months of hard work and artistic development in our spectacular anniversary performance. This production will see, for the first time, an INYB alumna choreographing a piece on the whole company as a celebratory piece

Phizzfest is a voluntary arts organisation, placing arts and community at the heart of what it means to live in Phibsborough. Our purpose is to create space for people to connect through arts and cultural engagement. Phizzfest was established in 2009 as a local community response to the recession, with the aim of uniting the community through the creative arts and restoring pride of place in Phibsborough, an area that had been neglected for years. It is an award-winning festival that has been staging arts and community events in Phibsborough since 2010. Reimagining Phibsborough is a strand

In 2022, Kevin Brady and his Electric Quartet found themselves heading in a groundbreaking new direction, inspired by a collaboration that would redefine their sound. Featuring the lyrical mastery of Seamus Blake on Tenor Saxophone and the ethereal textures of Bill Carrother on Fender Rhodes, and longtime rhythm colleague bassist Dave Redmond, this ensemble has created a body of work that balances intricate jazz improvisation with deeply emotive resonance. It’s a sound that feels both timeless and daringly contemporary, pushing the boundaries of what modern jazz can be. Their last studio rel

Queens of Irish comedy, Deirdre O’Kane and Emma Doran, are bringing their hit podcast Keep It Tight to the legendary 3Olympia Theatre for their first live show in Dublin, on Sunday 11th May 2025. Fresh from their weekly podcast success, Deirdre and Emma are hitting the stage to share their take on everything that’s delighted, bewildered or downright enraged them. Expect quick wit with no topic off-limits - from the highest brow to the lowest pelvic floor! With their natural chemistry and razor-sharp humour, this is your chance to see two comedic powerhouses live and unfiltered.