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

In Forgotten Peoples, Chamber Choir Ireland and Guest Director Gabriel Crouch explore issues of homelessness, migration, and belonging. In his work Forgotten Peoples, Veljo Tormis attempted to preserve the musical heritage of the minority groups that live along the shores of the Gulf of Finland, whose languages and ways of life are in danger of disappearing. Michael Gordon's Anonymous Man follows the composer's changing New York changing, from industrial warehouse district to residential area, and the impact on his unhoused neighbours. The programme will also feature world premieres o

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4). Age guideline: 14+ May contain adult content & strong language