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.

The free family event celebrating the life & legacy of Luke Kelly returns to Dublin for its third year this May. Saturday, May 24 The Luke Kelly Stage 1:00–2:00 PM – Remembering Ronnie: Actor and singer Phelim Drew recounts the songs and stories of his father—balladeer, performer, and Dubliner—Ronnie Drew. 3:00–3:30 PM – Stephen Dunne: Son of the great Pecker Dunne, Stephen Dunne sings from the Traveller tradition, including the songs made famous by Luke and the Dubliners. 3:30–4:00 PM – Aoife Scott: Dublin singer Aoife Scott performs folk songs from the Hibern