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.

Bray Choral Society is proud to announce our Gala Summer Concert, a special event marking our 40th season. To celebrate this milestone year, we are delighted to present two performances—one in our home of Bray, plus an additional concert in St Andrew’s Church in Dublin. With Musical Director Frank Kelly at the helm, this year’s programme features Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, a powerful and evocative contemporary work that remains deeply relevant today. Alongside this, we will perform a selection of popular movements from a range of choral favourites, including Verd