The 2026 Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of creativity in older age (run by Age & Opportunity), takes place throughout May with events nationwide. It features a diverse mix of arts, film, performance, and community engagement, promoting the artistic contributions of older people. 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.

Following a year which saw him sell out both the 3Olympia Theatre and The Gaiety Theatre (the first comedian to do so in over 10 years), Dublin comedian Willa White will bring his brand new stand-up show Dead Man Talking to Axis Ballymun. Willa White has exploded in popularity over the past 18 months, quickly marking himself out as one of the biggest names in the Irish comedy circuit, and selling over 10,000 tickets to date. As well as comedy, Willa has taken to acting, performing in the multi-award-winning production The Examination with Irish theatre company Brokentalkers, and just comple

Smithfield Square will come alive this May as the Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival returns for its fourth year on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the life and legacy of one of Dublin’s most iconic voices, with a weekend of live music, storytelling and community-led events inspired by Luke Kelly’s lasting impact on Irish culture. Now firmly established in Dublin’s cultural calendar, this year’s festival continues to honour Luke Kelly’s legacy, celebrating his influence through contemporary voices, traditional music and communit