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 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.

Diva Voces female voice choir, joined by renowned soprano soloist Emma Nash, will present Kim André Arnesen’s stunningly evocative Magnificat on Saturday 24th May in St Mary’s Church, Haddington Road. This heavenly work has captivated the choral world since 2010. In the Magnificat, the composer gives voice to a young woman who, though poor and powerless, is to become the Mother of God’s Son. This Magnificat is a celebration of the miracle of life, of the poor and of hope for those who are struggling against adversity.