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 International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is back at Merrion Square Park! Ten days of electrifying talks, performances, and global voices that will ignite your imagination! The International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) returns with a dynamic program featuring discussions, performances, and cross-cultural conversations taking place in the iconic Merrion Square Park over ten days. With a focus on diverse literary themes, the festival offers engaging events for all ages, celebrating global voices and creative insights.

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